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Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater
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Loading ...I don’t actually know how the rest of the nursery rhyme goes, however I know enough to like Peter. How would I know that, you say? We have something in common: we LOVE pumpkin (at least I’m assuming Peter loves it or he wouldn’t live in one)!
The Finicky Files - If she makes it, will she eat?
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...I thought I was so clever. Clare is such a bookworm, and this time of year we really enjoy reading Pumpkin Soup, a charming story about three animal friends who make pumpkin soup every day. “A-ha!” thought I. While previous efforts to involve Clare in the cooking process have not produced positive results on the [...]
Wine Party
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...After my third child was born in early June, my one wish was to host a grown-up wine party before the summer was over . And any pregnant mommy who goes without her favorite drink for 10 months can understand the seriousness and voracity in which I HAD to make this wish come true. Well, July crept into August before I even realized 2 months had passed me by in a blaze of mother-of-three glory. I needed to act…
The Finicky Files - Date with a Dietitian
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...I’m fortunate in so many of my friendships for their support, fun … and opportunities to exploit their varying skills and professions. Of late, this is especially true of my dietitian friend, Allyson. Sure, there was that time we hit a late-night diner…
The Finicky Files - How evil is it to let your kid go to bed hungry?
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Chicken. It’s not just what’s for dinner. It’s also what I am when it comes to serving said item to Clare. As far as she’s concerned, it’s a four-letter word. That is unless it’s in nugget form. It doesn’t take a nutrition degree to recognize that nuggets should not be the sole source of meat [...]
“Brupper” 2.0
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Yes, I’ve written about this before, but I cannot emphasize my love of breakfast foods enough. So, why not have breakfast food for supper (hence the name “brupper) more often??
The Finicky Files Flip Open
(6 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...I used to be a city mom. I used to live in the heart of Chicago, in a tiny condo surrounded by McMansions and nanny-ed young ones. At the time I had just one child, who grew into a solids-eating toddler while we lived a life of walking to the park or the lake or hopping on the L to see sights. During these halcyon days, my daughter ate a broad variety of things, regularly feasting on such international delicacies as pot stickers and falafel.
Help with Dinner for even the Craziest Schedules
(4 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...It’s not just back-to-school. Between soccer games, football practices, piano, dance, and eveything else going on in the evenings, how are we supposed to put something healthy on the table in a flash? Meal Planning! Don’t be scared — it’s not just for “Type A” families anymore. Here’s some helpful tips to take the frustration, guess-work, and even the prep-work, out of “Mom, What’s For Dinner?”
Back to School Lunches
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...It’s the hottest topic next to trying to agree (parent and child) on what is appropriate to wear for the first day of school. The dreaded question is popping up in kitchen’s around the country and overloading the phone lines between girlfriends and sisters, too. What do we pack for a school lunch?
5 Minute Cheese Sauces
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Last fall we had a chat about how to make homemade mac n cheese without using processed cheeses and cream of mushroom soup. So, when I ran across these recipes for making REAL cheese sauces, I just knew I had to share it with you. You can use these in your fondue pot or your stove top for a wonderfully cheesy treat. And the best part — it takes only 5 minutes!
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