For those of you parenting kids with food sensitivities, oh boy do we get it. The time spent examining food labels alone is overwhelming. So when we find a fantastic alternative for sensitive tummies, we're happy to share it. Our newest …
I love granola bars. When you find the right ones, they are nutritious, delicious, and a super convenient snack. Pack one for before track practice and your daughter will be sprinting like Flo Jo. Well, unless your kid has a peanut and t…
Okay, parents: The kids are back to school and you survived. We think that it's time to treat yourself to something decadent and indulgent, just because. We've found a few fancy snacks that we're putting on the adults-only shelves in our…
During my first trimester, only a few select activities appealed: watching the Great British Bake Off, napping, and chugging liter bottles of ginger ale to ease my morning sickness. And then napping some more. I lost interest in all of m…
More and more families are grappling with the need to pack allergy-friendly lunches, either because one of their own has been diagnosed with a food allergy or because their kids' school or daycare is a designated allergen-free zone. Eith…
With so many schools having gone nut-free, many of us are left drawing a blank when it comes to lunch box staples, because what's a parent to do without PB&J?! Last year, we rounded up six delicious peanut butter alternatives and we've d…
Whether your child's school has a nut-free classroom or cafeteria, or you're hosting a birthday party want to be extra cautious, we want to do our part to ensure that all kids get through the school day and playdates safely. For that rea…
It's amazing how many parents write to us asking for sandwich alternatives when it comes to packing kids' lunches. We're not sure if it's that your kids are getting bored with the same old-same old -- or that parents are getting bored wi…
Every family cook has their go-to ingredients, the ones that they know how to use in all different ways to save dinner. Well, if you pack school lunch for your kids, it's important to have those go-to ingredients for school lunch too. Th…
I can't say precisely how many boiled eggs I've accidentally smushed, cratered, or generally man-handled when trying to remove the peel, but it's definitely in the dozens—maybe hundreds. I bet you know the feeling. Some days it comes off…
If you think that homemade popcorn means standing over a stove and yet another dirty pot, you're going to love our method for making microwave popcorn at home. It's super quick and easy, you get to flavor the popcorn any way that you wan…
Finding healthy store-bought snacks is a big back-to-school focus, but having had my kids home on summer break for nearly two weeks now, I realize that I'm in need of easy, on-the-go snacks now . With our summer schedule taking us out an…
I eat pretty well during the day. I start off with a lean, protein-packed breakfast, have some fruit before lunch, and am even able to stick to healthy, well-balanced afternoon meals. Then something happens: The kids come home and start …
School's finally out for most of the country and summer break is here! If that means it's time to load up the car for a family vacation, then we've got some great travel snack recipes and ideas for you. Because the hardest part of the tr…
When I set out to write my cookbook, Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook From Scratch with Smart Store-Bought Shortcuts When You Need Them which is just out this past week, I was determined to create a resource for busy famil…
I haven't always been a hardcore Star Wars fan but, like my children, I've recently become a serious Star Wars geek. Maybe it's watching the old movies again with them—and seeing how magical they still are for them—or maybe it's that I l…
As a new mom, you are probably exhausted, exhilarated and, most likely, not thinking much about your own well-being. Though I know it can be hard to put yourself first, those first few months postpartum are a time when you should pay spe…
Easter has the cutest food for kids, hands down. I mean, even carrots and peas look cute in the springtime. So, I've been scouring the Internet for fun and easy Easter treats that my kids can make, since they like to help (er, "help") in…
I was very excited when each of my kids moved from jars of strained spinach to actual finger food that they could feed themselves, because yay for independence—and the resulting semblance of family dinner. Having a toddler who's moved on…
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…
I'm so happy that Valentine's Day falls on a weekend this year. I can love on my kids all day, then head out the door for a guilt-free date night with my husband in the evening. I'm thinking we'll whip up a batch of these delicious-looki…
There's nothing wrong with giving truffles or flowers on Valentine's Day, but if you're on a budget or just don't feel like breaking the bank, going with one of these fun, affordable Valentine's Day food gifts might be more fun than a ga…
We love great food subscription gift boxes because hello, monthly treats! But we especially love them right now when the holiday shipping deadline clock is ticking down. The great thing about these services is that, even though they cove…
Here's the thing about food gifts: Everybody loves them. You don't have to be a foodie to be psyched about a delicious treat in which you might not otherwise indulge. And—all jokes about Brooklandia aside—with so many wonderful artisanal…