Chia Seed Jam My recent favorite condiment is chia seed jam. I mean, what a brilliant idea to make jam with chia seeds instead of pectin! You get added fiber, omega-3’s, iron, magnesium, and other nutrients in your jam. And by making it with only a small amount of natural sugar, you can feel pretty […]
This asparagus-zucchini frittata is delicious for breakfast, brunch, or lunch any time of the year, but especially when you have locally grown fresh asparagus on hand. Sunday Cooking It was one of those wonderful cooking days. A relaxed Sunday, where I was a proactive, rather than a reactive cook. I started to make this frittata […]
Get your kids cooking. Here are 3 tips on how to get them more involved. Having your kids help in the kitchen can make them more adventurous eaters. But what if your child shows little interest in helping you cook? Here are some suggestions to get them more involved with (and perhaps even excited about) […]
This parsnip puree will elevate your everyday dinner from ordinary to restaurant worthy–both in presentation and taste (but not in calories). It’s been a wet, raw week here in Marblehead. (I know, more weather talk, but it’s New England, that’s what we do…and you have to admit, food and weather go hand in hand.) So […]
Here are 30 healthful snack ideas for your always-hungry, always-on-the-go, growing tweens and teens. A snack to bring to school, a snack after school, a snack between activities, a snack before sports, a snack after sports…let’s face it, your child eats a lot of snacks! And while I am all for minimizing mindless snacking, active, […]
This simple pea soup has just 4 ingredients. It’s the perfect spring evening appetizer. Welcome Spring Hurray! Spring is finally here. At least technically speaking it is–outside we still have a snow-covered yard and more snow is expected tonight. But sometimes it’s mind over matter, and it actually does feel like spring to me. The […]