One of my favorite things about Halloween is how it allows for silliness and creativity when it comes to food. I love the challenge of finding ways to bring healthy, but creepy options to the table – especially when the dishes are met with squeals and shrieks of delight. Black beans, fresh tomatoes, and vegetables (spiders optional) make this a healthy yet deliciously fun dip for a Halloween party or as a meal before heading

Over the past month or so, I have seen a number of articles about different ways in which mothers feel judged or even attacked by the culture at large. Two that particularly stuck out to me were the opinion piece in The New York Times called Motherhood in the Age of Fear and a series that photographer Abbie Fox put together calling out “mommy shamers.” The first told the story of a mom who was

Sometimes a busy work life can get in the way of an end of the day meal all together. Here are my tips on how to handle the situation when one’s spouse gets home too late for family dinner. Quite possibly, my favorite workshop to give is Raising Healthy Eaters: How to Win the Mealtime Wars. I love it because I get to talk directly to parents about all the struggles that come with feeding

Keeping everyone fed and happy when you’re on a trip can be a challenge. Here are my tips on foods that are great for travel. So, whether you are hitting the road or taking to the skies, check out these tips for some smooth sailing. Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same but The  Scramble will receive a small commission. I only

The lessons I learned from two days of living in the woods as the colonists did weren’t what I expected, but have given me a new perspective on cooking and life’s challenges. Lessons Learned from Two Days of Living in the Woods A few weeks ago, I went on an immersive colonial camping trip with my 4th grade son’s class. “What does that even mean?” You wonder. Well, for two days and one night (it