Family meal-time is crucial. While there are myriad experts and articles that focus on the importance of actually sitting down and enjoying a meal together, the noteworthy benefits children reap from their involvement in the actual meal preparation shouldn’t be overlooked either! The notion of “making dinner” is probably out of the realm of possibility and quite intimidating for those who lead hectic lives with kids running around in all different directions. However, LG electronics recently conducted the Coaching Kids in the Kitchen … [Read more...]
Flank Steak with Dry Mustard Marinade
December 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I recently traveled to Panasonic's Headquarters to learn about (and to test run) their myriad kitchen appliances. From the Panasonic Microwave with its inverter technology: to the Flash Xpress Toaster Oven (that doesn't require any preheating): we witnessed an entire holiday meal come together in the blink of an eye. I especially fell in love with the Panasonic Blender with its electrostatic touch sensor, 10-speeds, six preset menus, and its ice jacket accessory (perfect for smoothies in the summer). Of … [Read more...]
Molasses Sugar Cookies
December 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Last week, I participated in the 3rd Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie swap hosted by The Little Kitchen and Love and Olive Oil. This fun exchange helps to raise money and awareness to the charity Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, the national non-profit organization committed to funding new therapies used in the fight against pediatric cancer, which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease. While the swap links me to a great cause, full disclosure, it also gives me a selfish excuse to bake and receive the most delicious … [Read more...]
Introducing Luckybars™ – Protein Bars for Kids
December 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It’s safe to say that MOTHERS are the best experts about their own kids! Mothers are on the front lines, constantly dealing with real-time challenges requiring quick fixes. Sometimes the best kid-focused products in the marketplace are those that were born from mothers simply having an “aha” moment while watching their kids. Luckybar™, the recently-launched protein bar for kids, was actually founded by a mom (Jamie), and crafted by a doctor! Picture yourself on an airplane with two very hungry children. One child is an adventurous … [Read more...]
