Vanilla: A Pantry Staple
Originally published in 2012 Vanilla extract is an essential spice that can be found in nearly everyone’s pantry. Vanilla adds flavor, while complementing and […]
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In-the-Dark Meal Planning
It has been a trying week as we’ve been dealing with our latest power blackout here in Northern California. Of course, living with no power
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Storm Clouds Appearing: Revisiting the Family Eats Four Pillars
The storm clouds are appearing and I sense danger ahead – danger of being frustrated, danger of having a short temper, danger of just throwing
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A Mexican Treat: Ice Cream and Paletas
Shopping for vacation trinkets can take its toll on you, especially when it’s mid-August and you’re in Baja California Sur. The heat, coupled with the
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The Roasting Pan: An Essential Tool all Year Round
Summer is knocking on the door, and when it comes to summer meals (and, what we cook them in), we rarely think of roasting. You
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Dried Beans: A Pantry Staple
Baby Green Limas are a new addition to our pantry. When looking to fill your kitchen pantry with versatile, convenient, economical, nutritious and tasty options,
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Breadhead
This past weekend our resident Breadhead was in the kitchen making his weekly loaves of bread for the family. Hands down homemade bread is one
Ten Tips for Meal Planning Success
At the heart of the Family Eats Four Pillars is Planning. It is an essential element to everything you tackle in the kitchen, from what
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Comfort Kitchen: Memories in the Plates, Glasses and Gadgets of my Childhood
A few weeks back I wrote about the importance of comfort food as I was dealing with the death of my father. The meals prepare
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Eating Down: Cutting Down on Food Waste
Last week it was all about Sunday Meal Prep as I readied to leave for Cleveland. I prepped the meals, snacks and in-betweens for the
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