Raise your hand if you're in the mood for a sweet treat today? How about some coconut pie? Mmmmmm! Grass is always greener, which not only pertains to life in general, but to the weather spectrum as well. While half the country is in the midst of a deep freeze,…
Healthy Hot Cocoa RecipeAs we approach mid-December, you very well may be searching for new ways to best pose your family’s Elf on the Shelf. Consider switching gears and having your Elf share in fun family food traditions. Eating meals as a family has been shown to benefit kids, so if you…
Right after Thanksgiving, my boys prepare for Christmas with the familiar questions, “Is there eggnog in the stores yet?” and remind me of the cookies they plan to make. Baking for hours is an involved process we all love, and my boys take on more responsibility for baking now that…
Recipe: The Best Light Pumpkin Pie RecipeThe traditional pumpkin pie is ubiquitous this time of the year. This necessitates my homemade version with a twist on this classic pie. My family loves the change to a fall menu and Meals Matter pies, like this low-fat creamy pumpkin pie recipe, had me inspired. I did use…
Recipe: Easy Zucchini Crustless QuicheThe wafting scent of zucchini baking with cheese and eggs sends my family scurrying to the table for dinner. It amazes me that an entrée this simple and quick to prepare can satisfy a crowd. You literally toss all the ingredients in a bowl, mix, and pour into a pan…
