Quest for New School Lunch Ideas: Week 9
Our little project continues! We are trying three new recipes this week. Two of them are more from 100 Days of Real Food. I had a goal of making the first two on Saturday so that I could try them...
View ArticleQuest for New School Lunch Ideas: Week 10
This little project is making some adjustments. The excitement has worn off and my older daughter (12 yo) has requested to return to having peanut butter and jelly for a while. It’s far from the worst...
View ArticleSchool Lunch Project Update
11 weeks ago the girls and I embarked on a project to introduce some new school lunch options into rotation. We have had a lot of successes (Check out the weekly summary below). We are making a...
View ArticleBaked Oatmeal Breakfast Cupcakes
In January my girls and I embarked on an 11 week project to discover some new breakfast and lunch ideas. We are no longer making this a weekly focus now that we have added some new items as a result...
View ArticleQuick & Homemade School Day Breakfast
Do you think you don’t have the time to make your children (or yourself) a homemade breakfast in the morning? Guess again! I made this recipe in 10-15 minutes this morning. The recipe only yields...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 9/12 – 18
No cooking happening at our house Friday or Saturday, but I am making Homemade Sorbet to bring to a party Saturday night. In order to stick to my 30 Day Challenge, I’ll bring that along so that I can...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 9/26 – 10/2
Next Monday I’m embarking on yet another challenge! You may recall that I committed to a 30 Day Challenge for the month of September (no sweets and real food) which is now rolling straight into...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 10/10 – 10/16
It’s a 4-day weekend for the Medfield school system! YAHOO! Every year we head up to Vermont over the Columbus Day weekend for one of my two favorite Vermont events: The Annual Chili Cook-Off!...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 10/17 – 23
This weekend we are home and I’m cooking. Two things that rarely happen at the same time! Cooking six nights in a row provides a good opportunity to try out some new recipes. Next week will also be...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 10/24 – 10/30
If you are really paying attention, and of course I hope you are, you will notice two recipes that were on last week’s plan are re-appearing this week. There are two reasons for this: 1) I realized on...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 11/7 – 11/13
Last weekend of soccer season! While I love to watch the girls play, I do enjoy a little less chaos on Saturdays. Friday: No big Friday plans and I don’t feel like being tempted by the rest of the...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 11/14 – 11/20
Only four official nights of cooking next week! Friday: No big Friday plans again this week. Last week I made dinner rather than getting the typical Friday night pizza and I preferred not being...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 11/21 – 11/27
Thanksgiving week is upon us leading into approximately 5 weeks through the new year of FAR too many opportunities for over indulgence. Ugh… On one hand I love this time of year for the family time...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 11/28 – 12/4
Is anyone really ready to start eating and thinking about cooking again? We are in VT for a little post-Thanksgiving fun over the long weekend. No “real” cooking on the agenda until Monday. This is...
View ArticleWarm Soup on a Chilly Day
We are bracing for a rainy Noreaster here in the New England. An excellent day for a healthy soup to warm you up! I made a new recipe last week: Sweet Potato, Chicken & Kale Soup that I really...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 12/12 – 12/18
Another busy December weekend! A neighborhood gathering Friday night, I’m attending a 2-day training Saturday and Sunday, and another holiday gathering Saturday evening. Tis the season! Friday:...
View ArticleHealthy Muffins!
I often think those two words are an oxymoron, BUT last night I tried a recipe that these words seem to accurately describe. Oatmeal Banana Muffins: 2 cup of oatmeal (I used a gluten free variety) 2...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 1/9 – 1/15
I have exciting plans for the weekend! My sister-in-law and I are participating in our first CrossFit competition. YIKES! I’m a little nervous. We decided to do it for a few reasons 1) It’s at our...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 1/23 – 29
I’m trying out THREE new recipes next week after not doing much cooking Friday – Monday (Tsk, tsk…). One of the recipes was a recommendation from a friend. I love that! Have you tried anything fun...
View ArticleWeekly Meal Plan: 1/30 – 2/5
Lots of new recipes this week and a lot of spiralized vegetables! Friday: Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad I’m loosely referring to this recipe to make a salad to bring to a friend’s for dinner. My pal...
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