For me, some of the best simple summer recipes are those that allow for the creation of memories, both through their flavors and through the ease of preparation that creates the space and time for adventure and time together. One of my favorite childhood memories is of visiting my godmother’s family house in New Hampshire. Each summer we would head up for a weekend visit that was packed with hiking, swimming in the lake, and
As the mom of two hungry boys, I am on a seemingly never-ending search for snack options that are both appealing to my kids and healthy enough that I feel like they are getting some sort of nutritional boost. A few years ago, I decided to try a healthy yogurt bar as an option and it was such a hit that it became a go-to snack option! If you are looking for easy and creative
With looser schedules and more opportunities for outdoor fun, it can be challenging to feed everyone a proper meal. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are my tips on how to get dinner on the table in the summer. Table Of Contents How to Get Dinner on the Table in the SummerA Looser PlanDepend on Simpler MealsDepend on Delicious Seasonal ProduceStay Flexible 1Stay Flexible 2Later Dinners, Earlier ShowersUse the Slow Cooker or Instant PotDepend
Whether it’s for financial, logistical, or health reasons, there are times when home-cooked meals while on vacation has real value. Here are my tips on how to cook on vacation while still keeping it simple and healthy. Table Of Contents How to Cook on Vacation: Tricks to Make Home-Cooked Family Meals on Vacation EasyPrep Spices to BringCook and FreezeStop and ShopGrab and GoPack AheadShare the LoadA Meal Plan for Family Vacations Vacations are a time
Years ago, my family joined a CSA (community supported agriculture), otherwise known as a farm share. We joined because I really wanted to take advantage of local, responsibly grown produce. Being a member of the CSA has been a truly wonderful experience—from the warm and friendly staff, to the community atmosphere amongst the members, to the access to truly seasonal fruits and vegetables! One of the unexpected joys of being a part of the CSA