The Finicky Files Flip Open

(6 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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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

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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?”

Deceptively Delicious Review

(1 votes, average: 4 out of 5)

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4 months ago I purchased the Deceptively Delicious Cookbook. I must be honest that I purchased it because it was so darned cute. I related to the cover and thought I would give it a whirl.

I love it. I think it is so clever and the tips in the book make it [...]

Global Food Crisis

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Eric Mai

Whether you are shopping for groceries or cooking meals, why should we be concerned with supply disruptions at water ports, hurricane forecasts from NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), effects of El Nino/La Nina, record droughts throughout much of the globe (domestically throughout U.S., Africa, South America, Russia, Australia)? Moreover, how could energy costs [...]

Holy Cow

(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)

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Moo

Did you know that you can buy a share in a dairy cow? It sounded crazy to me, too!! But, I was too intrigued NOT to research this concept, especially considering all the rage on organic vs processed foods.

So, what is a cow share? It’s just that – part ownership of a cow. Typically, dairy [...]