Crazy for cucumbers? Bananas about berries? No matter what your kids’ favorite summer produce is, you can help them bring the flavors of the garden into your kitchen with Curious Chef cooking tools for kids. I love Curious Chef because it inspires kids to get excited about food prep. And, with the year’s best produce ripe for the picking, it’s the perfect time to get them in the kitchen and teach them to cook. Obviously, I've been a fan of cooking together with my children as it gets them invested in their meals. Forget worrying … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Weekend Recipes
May 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Fire up the grill this weekend and kick-off your summer with a smorgasbord of recipes that will quench your thirst and satiate your hunger. From sangria to salad to burgers, we've curated our summer favorites from the past five years of My Judy the Foodie. So, tighten your apron, get your spatulas ready, and bring on the FOOD (and drink): White Wine Sangria This sangria only takes about 5 minutes to make and it tastes so refreshing (I let it sit overnight in the fridge). People will be impressed that you’re not just serving wine but, … [Read more...]
Finding Perfection in Unripe Fruit
May 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Memorial Day is right around the corner and so are our fantasies of backyard BBQ's, fresh grilled food and succulent summer fruit. However, this doesn't mean that you should shy away from using those fruits that aren't quite "ripe". Here are some creative ways to salvage your unripe fruits in your recipes, to avoid waste but also to tap into their yet-to-be-discovered potential (advice from Celilia Estreich of Baldor Specialty Foods). Green Apricots This immature apricot is harvested early in the season and resembles a green … [Read more...]
Models of Courage: Ford Warriors in Pink
May 17, 2016 By 6 Comments
Did you know that Ford has been in the fight against breast cancer for over 22 years and has raised over $130 million to the cause! In 2006, Ford intensified its efforts and support for the cause when it branded its initiatives Warriors in Pink. You might remember last year when I was introduced to Aimee, a chosen Model of Courage for the Ford Motor Company, who is a breast cancer survivor, culinary school graduate and food blogger too. Aimee's story captured my heart and I was proud to support her. In turn, she helped support my own … [Read more...]
