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My daughter celebrated her birthday this month, and as usual, I planned to make her a “from scratch” cake. She just turned six, and had never had a Birthday party (other than with family), but I always said if she asked for one, we’d do it. So this year, she asked for one and we had [...]
Bread. Oh, how I love thee. It’s no secret that I love bread – I could write a whole dissertation on how much I love it. In fact, it makes me weak in the knees. A good, fresh-from-the-oven loaf is the one thing that I cannot resist under any circumstances. I also love cheese. Combine [...]
Living in Malibu for several years, I had the privilege of knowing all the good local places to eat. Yes, there were your pricey and ritzy places, but unless you lived in Malibu (or were a frequent visitor) you didn’t know about reasonably-priced best-kept secret, Lily’s. Oh, Lily’s is a gem. A small, hole-in-the-wall diner [...]
This recipe is for those cold, snowy nights of winter when you just want to warm your insides. Actually, this dish is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays (but hopefully you’ve already gotten ride of that a long time ago!). Ingredients 2.5 cups of cooked chicken breast or turkey [...]
French toast is a great treat any day of the week, but add a couple of ingredients and use a festive cookie cutter and you’ve got yourself a perfect holiday breakfast! Ingredients 8 thick slices of Challah, Brioche, Hawaiian, or French bread 2 large eggs 2/3 cup whole milk* 1/3 cup heavy cream* 1/2 teaspoon [...]
So you’ve tried or at least heard of baking a turkey in an oven, deep frying a turkey, or even smoking one, but have you tried grilling a turkey? I know it’s not a new concept, but maybe you’re like me and have never tried it. I’m not a big fan of turkey to begin [...]
For me Autumn means pie-baking season, because it’s the only time of year I actually make them! With the holidays coming up this week (that and a few of you were asking about a couple of pies I had alluded to on Twitter), I thought I would post 4 festive pie recipes. DazzleBerry Pie Named [...]
I know that some of you are thinking that with your busy schedules (or other things that make life hectic) you will not be able to use the freezer meal method to make things a little less rushed and save you money. Well, there is a way that you can “cure” the problem of doing [...]
This is a great, versatile recipe that my whole family loves. You can use as little as one apple, for a texture similar to apple cake, or as many as 4, for an apple crumble-like result. You can leave the apples out too, and it’s still tasty! Best of all, you can prepare this ahead [...]
Before I started to make freezer meals I never realized how much we wasted, not only in food but in money as well – for take-out, groceries when in a hurry, or how much money we “threw away” on left overs or forgotten fridge items. So I started a log to see how much it [...]
I have found that with my picky-eating husband and somewhat picky-eating toddler, the best ways to get good and varied vegetables in them is to puree them into tasty meals. I know this is not a new concept for most of you, but here are a few meal ideas (and recipes) that disguise veggies well [...]
I absolutely love squash, and there are so many yummy things you can make with acorn squash this time of year. Thanks to a friend who reminded me about this gluten-free recipe today, I am already planning my next grocery store trip to make sure I have all the ingredients to make this tasty, fragrant [...]
We love our children and want them to be healthy. We work to cook and serve meals that are well rounded and good for them. Then we sit down as a family to eat dinner and our children refuse to eat their vegetables. Won’t even open their mouths to try them. Argh, I have felt [...]
. There is nothing like fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes! I really enjoy the pure taste of them, so in this first dish, I kept the ingredients simple. . The Recipe: Tomato & Cheese Salad 1/2 cup Grape/Oblong tomatoes cut in half or thirds 1/2 cup cubed fresh mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1-2 Tbl. Nerman’s [...]
Sometimes I am in the mood for a little something sweet. Being a celiac family (no wheat, rye, barely or oats), we can not just run to the store and grab some Oreos to dip into our milk. Nor can we grab doughnuts for breakfast. In our small town, we can not even safely go [...]
After many comments and emails at www.goinggreenwithnoah.com, I must clarify one thing……Organic is not always better for you …in the sense of calories, fat, etc. It still remains better for you in regards to the lack of chemicals, pesticides and bleach used to process conventional foods. Yes … I said it….. Great question! I had [...]
… This chili is simple, nutritious, filling, and SO SO yummy! Really, you have to give it a try before snubbing your nose at something vegetarian. … The recipe: Vegetarian Chili 6-7 medium tomatoes (any med.-lg. variety) 2 jalapeno chills, cored, seeded and diced 3 cloves garlic diced 1 onion chopped 2 Tbl. e.v.o.o. (extra [...]
… I’m not much of a breakfast person usually, but this recipe is fast, hot, and filling. It’s good for you, and sure to please even the smallest ones in your family. My boys were skeptical about the cranberries at first, but after trying one bite, they were hooked. We used to buy Costco’s individual [...]
I was going to do another book review for this post, but I have been so busy lately that I haven’t had time to finish reading the book that I want to review. So I thought I would write about picky eating habits. For a very long time, I have been a picky eater. I [...]
In my last post, Organic: What it Really Means, I discussed a broad analysis of what Organic means within the food industry.??In continuing with that discussion, I would like to further focus on the actual Organic Seal that is issued by the USDA and the misunderstanding of the term All Natural.”?????This seal, for those of [...]
This soup is great to spice things up on a dreary autumn day. it can be served as the main dish or as an accompaniment to a meal. Ingredients 1 butternut squash (peel, remove seeds and cut into 1/2 inch cubes) 2-3 carrots (peel and sliced into 1/2 inch slices) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth [...]
Butternut squash pie is a lot like pumpkin pie. In fact, it tastes almost exactly the same, only better! You can make this using pre-made (canned) butternut squash puree, frozen squash cubes (that you cook and then puree), or you can do what I do and make it from scratch. I don’t make it all [...]
Every year starting in late October I make this apple cider. It’s so very simple and effortless, but I still receive numerous compliments and requests for the recipe. Ingredients 5 cups of apple cider 5 cups of cranberry juice 4 oranges, sliced and sectioned 1/2 cup brown sugar to taste 2 t whole allspice (whole [...]
This dish started out as a traditional African dish called “Boo-bootie”…yes, a funny name I know. But I made some changes here and it has become a family favorite in our home. Do not let the ingredients dissuade you from cooking it – the final dish is fantastic! Q?? The Recipe: Tony’s Special . 1/2 [...]
This African curry is a simple, basic curry, developed by my grandmother and later adapted, that can be easily altered to fit your liking (and in some cases, your on-hand ingredients). Add more “heat” or less, more veggies, or even substitute the chicken for shrimp. Since everyone’s palate and spice tolerance levels vary greatly, it [...]
Don’t let the name fool you, Apple Meatloaf is one of the best home-cooked tummy-lovin’ meals! It’s a favorite of our whole family – even the little guys! Oh, and the Blueberry muffins are to die for! I share a baking secret that will make everyone ask you for your baked goods recipes no matter [...]
Smart Tip Tuesday is all about sharing tips on how to be green, save money, or just simplify life. If you would like to share a tip, link up below with the Linky Tools or leave a comment below if you do not have a blog. I post new tips every Tuesday on my home [...]
Thank you for joining us in this mini-series. This is the last of the baby food posts (at least for the summer), but come join us tomorrow for the Cloth Diapering 101 segment by a special guest. ******************* Whether you puree or not, make your own or buy at the store, one thing is almost [...]
So you want to know what all the fuss is about in Rapley’s Baby-led weaning? In a nutshell, with Baby-led weaning, you offer the baby real food (not pureed) and allow him to feed himself spoon-less (while resisting the urge to interfere). While most babies won’t choke, this approach (as I gather) is not for the faint [...]
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You can’t really argue with the fact that making your own baby food costs less. But did you know that it is also more nutritious? Don’t get me wrong, I won’t be a stickler and only allow my baby to eat homemade foods (I will definitely use HappyBaby Organic foods as the alternative), but I [...]
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