Organizing Bulging Boxes of Recipes

Everyone has pet peeves. One thing that really bugs me is not being able to find what I’m looking for, when I need it. It’s frustrating! For example, I was planning on making my sister’s amazing Turtle Tart and could not, for the life of me, find the recipe in my bulging boxes of recipes.…

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St. Lucia Day

  Is there a certain Christmas tradition you and your family look forward to each year? Family traditions are important. Special celebrations promote a sense of belonging and security in a child. They also help a child identify who he is by the values taught by Mom, Dad, grandparents, and other relatives. Memories passed down…

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Apple Pie, An American Favorite

For Election Day, what’s more American than apple pie for dessert? This recipe is a lot of fun for kids as it’s made in small foil pie pans. Enjoy! All American Mini Apple Pie 2 apples 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. water refrigerated pie crust Press crust into…

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Acorn Shortbread Cookies

My dear friend Denise offered me a cookie at church last week. Not only was it delicious but cute as can be for this time of year. Acorn Shortbread Cookies, sweet shortbread dipped in chocolate and nuts or festive sprinkles. The cookies look like acorns with the caps still attached! This is a great recipe…

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Mini Pizzas

Pizza! Really, who doesn’t like pizza? Deep dish, thin crust, hand tossed. And all the choices for toppings! According to “Your Guide to Pizza” most kids list pizza as their favorite food when asked. Here are a few more bits of pizza trivia. PIZZAS • Pepperoni is American’s favorite topping, with over 36% of all…

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After School Snacks

Are your kids really hungry after school? Mine are! “What’s for dinner?” is generally the first question posed as they come in the door and descend on the kitchen for a snack. Cheese and crackers, sliced fruit, and veggies with dip are at the top of the snack list. But the all time favorite is…

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Fuel Up with a Healthy Lunch

Keep your kids fuel up with a healthy lunch. Whether purchased at school or prepared at home, help your children make healthy choices. The midday meal provides energy for the second half of the school day. It’s also a nice time to remind kids how much they are loved! If your children are regular hot…

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Boatloads of Benefits for Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And really the easiest to prepare. The benefits are tremendous for both you and your children! Try these helpful hints for beat the clock for a quick morning meal! • Use brown & serve sausage to save time. (I dice the leftover sausage, bacon or ham…

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Best Starts: Breakfast and the Bible

“Breakfast is thought to be the most important meal of the day,” states Dr. William Cochran, M.D., FAAP, a past member of the American Academy of Pediatric’s Committee on Nutrition. “As the first meal, it gets the body going for the rest of the day. Approximately 8 to 12 percent of all school-age children skip breakfast.” By…

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Kids in the Kitchen with Cranberry Chicken Salad

My sons arrived home from Boy Scout camp this afternoon, sunburned and happy. They had a great time! My youngest was telling me about the fried chicken he prepared on a camp stove as part of the Cooking merit badge. Yes, fried chicken…on a camp stove! (Maybe for teenagers frying anything in oil is best…

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