I love cinnamon rolls—and I don't just mean eating them. I also love making them. There's something so satisfying about whipping up a simple, sweet yeasted dough and baking it up with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Then there's the whole r…
Of all the holidays, I always seem to need the most help finding cool St. Patrick's Day recipes, because no thank you to recipe after recipe of artificially dyed green food. (And can we all agree that green doesn't work for every dish?) …
St. Patrick's Day isn't my thing. (How's that for the open of a St. Patrick's Day post?) But now that I have kids—who love any excuse to celebrate anything—I hate to be a curmudgeon about it. So, after thinking about it long and hard (ok…
There is no way that we could let National Cereal Day pass without sharing a super fun recipe. Ok, fine, we could have, but why when I've recently whipped up an amazing original recipe for Baked Cereal Milk Donuts. As in, donuts made wit…
It turns out that today, March 7th, is National Cereal Day (who knew!) and I can think of no better time to make this confession: I'm a recovering cereal addict. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—and have on occasion. Cerea…
For those of you who are history buffs, or perhaps because you observe Lent, you know that today is Shrove Tuesday. For those of you in New Orleans, it’s the infamous Mardis Gras, the French translation for “Fat Tuesday.” And for many ot…
Ah, breakfast for dinner. I love it because it's easy. My kids love it because, well, breakfast for dinner . My husband, however, hates when he sees those three words on our weekly menu because he assumes that breakfast for dinner means …
I love colorful holiday food as much as the next person but, though I'm usually an everything in moderation kind of parent, artificial food color doesn't sit well with me. Of course my children eat candy at the movies and on Halloween, a…
Several years ago, my family resolved to eat less meat. Though we didn’t want to become vegetarians, we were interested in cutting back on meat for both health and environmental reasons. At first I was nervous about how to feed my family…
If you ever need a reminder of what the holidays are about, watch a child on Christmas morning. The excitement is palpable and the magic is real. I just want to soak it all in, but I also want a top-notch brunch to kick off the holiday. …
We love giving (and getting) homemade food gifts during the holidays. You don't have to spend a lot of money and it feels really thoughtful, especially if you spend some time on the presentation. If you're baking a loaf of bread using gr…
Some nights—okay, a lot of them—I go to bed dreaming about what I want for breakfast. Usually, it’s pancakes. But, alas, morning comes and reality sets in. I’m slow to get up, I waste twenty minutes negotiating an outfit for my toddler, …
It's November: Officially time to ditch the iced coffee (boo!) and switch to hot cereal (yay!). I love making the move to warm cereal because my kids love how cozy it is and it can be made way healthier than their favorite cold cereals. …
If the new moms you know are anything like I was ten years back—exhausted, a little scattered, and possibly nursing—I think they will definitely appreciate a big gift of Oat Mama's Lactation Granola Bars , a new, small brand of outstandi…
With all the frenzy over pumpkin spice, I almost forgot that it’s apple season! Apple pie might be one of my favorite treats of all time. There’s just something about the combination of apples, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla that’s totally…
Today is National Coffee Day and we think that's reason to celebrate. But you know us: any excuse for more coffee is a good excuse. If you feel the same, check out these 15 fun ways to get your coffee on today, from cold brew that you ca…
I'm usually a decisive person, but when it comes to choosing a recipe for a bake sale at my kids' school, I'm as indecisive as they come. Everything always looks so ridiculously yummy! This year, I'm getting ready ahead of time with thes…
Thanks to a long shelf life, I can honestly say there’s always yogurt in my fridge, even when I’m just back from vacation. I use it all the time, especially for breakfast, snack time, lunch and dessert—and am always happy to taste test a…
It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school and slow—or, at least, slower —mornings will be a thing of the past until the next school vacation. During busy weekday mornings, I find it hard to get healthy breakfasts on the table …
I have a love-hate relationship with camping. There’s something really wonderful about it: The kids have an unimaginably good time, we sleep cozy together in a tent (air mattresses are a must), and we spend the whole day outdoors. The do…
One way to start the day right this coming Father's Day is by making a special breakfast just for your favorite dad. These recipes are simple, delicious, and festive. Many are also easy enough that the kids can help. (And, if not, have t…
Pancakes get all the glory, but the truth is that their preferred status is based on a lie. See, most folks think that waffles can be made with pancake batter, which makes them nothing more than pancakes in a fussier shape (that requires…