Morning Glory Muffins always get top marks at my house in the fall but they really hit peak performance when my kids hit high school. One would expect that once your kids rolled into their teens that they’d be fairly self-sufficient at preparing their own meals, but nooooooo. Left to their own devices they make the worst choices. Case in point; breakfast at my house. For years, I laid down the law that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. I woke up extra early to make bacon and …
Make Sunday a Game Changer Instead of Just Game Day
Back to school means back to lunches and for many parents it’s a task met with as much enthusiasm as a root canal would elicit. I feel you. I used to dread school lunches too. For years, I packed lunches for my kids stressing about whether I was hitting all the nutritional high notes. Then, as the kids matured, I handed the task over to them, and all balance immediately went out the window. I watched in horror as lunch went from mixed green salads, with two fruits and a wholesome snack to …
Frozen Sangria – “Slushies” for Adults
You could say that sangria is a thing here in Pleasantville, a very big thing. We like it boozy, full of berries and even Canadian, but with the addition of this frozen sangria recipe, we're confident we've finally got all our sangria bases covered. Here's your step-by-step guide to making these slushies for adults. After all, why should kids have all the fun? How to Make Frozen Sangria The first thing you need to gather up is your supplies and if you're a true …
Four Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades You’ll Love
I can't tell you how happy I am that I made up a huge batch of these freezer friendly chicken marinades back in May. This summer has been a bit of a pisser to say the least. It has been raining pretty much non-stop since June and there's no sign of it letting up. Needless to say, when the sun makes a brief and glorious appearance, I want to be outside enjoying it, not stuck in my kitchen preparing a meal. I'm a big believer in planning ahead for meals to save sanity (you should …
Easy Eggplant Parmigiana That Goes a Little Rogue
Ooooh boy, Nigella Lawson stepped in it recently didn't she? I mean, how dare she suggest that you use cream in Carbonara?! The food police had a field day and not in a good way. The internet is crazy people, flat out crazy. Not that I'm anywhere near Nigella's celebrity, but I have to tell you this Easy Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe I'm about to share goes a little rogue. Purists beware. Before I get to the real controversial stuff though, here's why I love this Easy Eggplant …
