Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Mini-PiesParty season has begun and I’m searching for new desserts to complement the warm weather outings that are starting with a vengeance. Honestly, three parties in one weekend equates to plenty of treats for the kids. It’s easy for everyone to grab chips and step away from the table, so…
Calypso Beef HamburgersMy children sometimes wish they had a mom who prepares more meals that all the other kids are eating. This hamburger recipe from the Beef Checkoff and the California Beef Council struck me as the perfect way to satisfy their request and celebrate the start of warmer weather. Using leaner…
Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day: Creamy Chicken PastaMarch is National Nutrition Month and it’s a great time to think about small steps to healthier eating. The theme, Healthy Eating, Your Way, Every Day, reinforces that every family’s version of healthy eating can be a little different, but built around the same five food groups. As parents we…
Pancake Recipe: How to Make Breakfast + Dinner = Brinner!“Dear Families,” is how the weekly message from our school principal always begins. Each April, one week’s letter has a similar first line; “Your child will participate in state testing this week, so be sure your child is well-rested and eats breakfast.” We want to see our children do…
Healthy Dessert: Quick and Easy Strawberry Trifle RecipeMany children and adults enjoy dessert after dinner. Instead of saying "no" to a sweet treat, find something you are comfortable serving your family. There are many sweet foods that pack good nutrition too —fresh or frozen fruit, hot chocolate made with low-fat milk, peanut butter smeared on…
