If you're feeling at a loss for dinner ideas for the week, instead of searching for new recipes, draw inspiration from what's in season. I start my dinner plan each week based on what I find at the farmers' market over the weekend. Seeing what is fresh and in season is a great way to […]
Quite often, we get dinner crashers—but they are always welcome! Usually, the unexpected dinner guests are my children's friends, and there is enough to go around. When there isn't enough on the menu to feed a few more mouths, I add a simple course like fruit or the French cheese course for dessert so there […]
The fridge is pretty bare today, but I want to avoid a grocery run since tomorrow is Farmers' Market Day when I stock up for the week. During my morning kitchen check-in, I found steak and peas in the freezer and some fruit and lettuce in the fridge. The dinner plan is simple: thaw the […]
A quick kitchen check-in is part of my daily routine. It takes just a minute and avoids the last-minute scramble of figuring out what's for dinner. Today, I know I'll be home late and won't have much time to cook. We don't want to eat out, so I'm looking in my refrigerator and cupboards for […]
Today is Sauce Day. Every month or so, I make a pot of tomato sauce. I use some the week I make it and freeze some, too. There's a good reason the Italians have a routine of making tomato sauce – it tastes better than jarred sauce, and you can serve it with anything! Vegetables, […]
This morning, I did my usual kitchen check-in. I asked myself the perennial question, "What's for dinner tonight?" Salmon sounds good tonight, and it's quick to make. I take the salmon out of the freezer so it can thaw. There's the melon I cut last night, cherries, something for a salad, and camembert if we […]
This evening is one of those evenings I can't muster the will to make dinner. Even though it was Sunday, it was an intense workday with no rest for the weary. This morning, anticipating the long and exhausting day ahead, I did a little dinner prep before the day got the best of me, and […]
It is said that once you become aware of something, you notice it everywhere. For example, if you are thinking about buying a red Jeep, you will start to see red Jeeps on the road. They were always there; you just didn't notice them. You weren't "aware" of them. This concept is called "The Red […]
A family picnic dinner is a fun family outing anytime the weather allows. It is also a great solution for when your kids' sports games and practices clash with dinnertime. Bringing a picnic to the game or practice helps you plan an easy and wholesome homemade family dinner. Plus, if a treat is offered after […]
If you normally plate your family's dinner in the kitchen, serve at the table instead. This simple shift can make a profound difference in your family's health and make mealtimes more meaningful. Here is why it's worthwhile: 1. Portion Control Serving at the table helps manage portion control. When you plate your food in the […]
It's not always worth to order in, for your health, experience, and wallet. In this short story, you'll find meaningful inspiration for your next family brunch.
What to Buy and How to Enjoy it The Italians are the masters when it comes to pasta, so it makes sense to go right to the source. In Italy, you can find high-quality pasta, learn the best way to cook it, and discover how to eat it to improve your experience — both for […]
