I’ve previously done a Breakfast Bruschetta, perfect for cooking with kids, but was recently asked to make a fun variation: banana bruschetta. It’s the same concept of a sweet, kid-friendly bruschetta, but with bananas, walnuts and my new favorite snacking obsession: coconut chips. If you haven’t tried them, they’re not just dehydrated coconut. They’re crispy, […]
I told Ryan I had made apple pies. His ears perked up, expecting a slice of homemade apple pie. Poor fella was a little disappointed when I produced a napkin with one of these after-school apple “pies”. On the other hand, minutes later I asked Blaise if he wanted to build his own apple pies. […]
Looking for a casual dinner party idea that will make you an entertaining hero without spending a lot and keeping stress at a minimum? This Italian American Dinner Party menu doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. It’s also a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults, alike. I emphasize “American” because this is not authentic Italian cuisine. It’s […]
I love cheese, bacon, and most especially ice cream. But, I also have a lot to get done in the course of a day and in order to maintain energy and good health in the face of comfort food, I rely on juicing. I posted some pictures of my juice a few weeks back on […]
“Mac and cheese, PLEASE!!!!!”, so says Mr. Blaise. Who could resist that request? I set to work to concoct a super cheesey-riffic mac and cheese for my little buddy and came up with these ooey-gooey results. Just a few notes: When buying your cheese, do not go with pre-shredded. I know, it’s super tempting. Cheese graters […]
