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Welcome to Family Eats where we are building lifelong traditions through the process of Planning, Purchasing, Preparing and Partaking in food together. It’s what we call the Four Pillars.
 
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25 Truisms for Thanksgiving

Originally written in 2014, I took some time to review this decade-old post, and realize that these truisms  are, for the most part, still true today in 2024.  The original Thanksgiving post is below, with minor changes for this year, appearing in bold. Enjoy! Things are pretty much normal these

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Coffee Cake (or is it water cake? wine cake?)

I recently pulled Grandma’s recipe for Sour Cream Coffee Cake from my recipe file, and remembered what my daughter had said to me many years ago just as I was pulling the cake out of the oven: “Why do they call it coffee cake?” asked 5-year-old Nicole. My reply was

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25 Truisms for Thanksgiving

Originally written in 2014, I took some time to review this decade-old post, and realize that these truisms  are, for the most part, still true

Favorite Recipes

Moroccan-Style Chickpea, Carrot & Spinach Soup

This delicious, filling and tasty soup is a quick-to-make dinner for the chilly season. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. When simmering, add carrots. Cook; stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add onion and

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A Classic Halloween Treat: Homemade Candy Corn

This homemade candy corn recipe is one of our favorite retro Halloween sweets.  It’s so much more tasty than store-bought candy corn, and surprisingly easy to make. An Alton Brown recipe that I found years ago, my family wouldn’t let me get through the season without making a batch or

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About Laura

Hi it’s Laura from the Family Eats kitchen, where I happily bump elbows with 5 more home chefs. I launched Family Eats in 2008 as a way to share my experiences and challenges of feeding a family of six. Since then, we’ve been providing our readers with the inspiration to “Reconnect with the food we eat and the family we love.” Join us on the Journey.

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