According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the launch of the new MyPlate logo (which replaced the Food Pyramid), half our plate should consist of fruits […]
Our Plate Adventure Starts with Vegetables Read More »
I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat Better, Eat Together Balancing Act blog carnival hosted by MealsMatterand Dairy Council of California to share ways families
Meal Planning – Taking the Stress Out of the ‘What’s for Dinner’ Read More »
Move over cupcakes and make ready for pie. Sweet or savory, deep dish or hand held, it is predicted that 2011 is the year of the pie!
Pie, Glorious Pie. Read More »
Articles, blogs and magazines have been filled with predictions for the food trends for 2011. From artisan popsicles and meatballs to Korean foods and retro-Italian, there appears to
The REAL Food Trends – As Predicted by Family Eats Read More »
You’ve probably already read about it, passed it along to friends, posted it on your Facebook account, “Sandwiches in a Can, Can-do or Can don’t?” The
Can you Make Your Own Sandwich? Yes You Can!: A few thoughts on the state of PB&J Read More »
What would summer be without camping? Camping is a favorite pastime for so many Americans as it is an affordable way to commune with nature,
Camping Favorites – Out in the Wild or in the Backyard Read More »
This is the second in an ongoing series about sweeteners. When we first visited this topic, Sugar, Sugar, Everywhere touched on the ills of consuming so much
Every summer we gear up for great times. Lazy days filled with hikes, swims, ball games and great fun together. For many Americans, summer is
The Baking Contest Circuit Read More »
This week when a package arrived, the kids immediately announced, “Grandma sent a package. Open it NOW!” By the time I made it to the
Spicing up Mealtime Read More »
One of my goals is to incorporate a greater variety of grains into our meals. I’ve done – and re-done every kind of rice side
