When my kids were first old enough to understand and appreciate Halloween, I was stressed—how was I going to be able to control the sugar intake? How was I going to navigate the meltdowns and fights over how many pieces of candy they could have? Could I cut trick or treating short to try and limit how much sugar came into the house? In short, I wanted to control the situation. My feelings about Halloween…
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We are so excited to announce the addition of Instant Pot conversions to our recipes. We will continue to add more over the coming months, but have a pretty good collection started already (see below for a list). For those of you who are new to the Instant Pot, our resident slow cooker and now Instant Pot master Marla Kostis thought it would be helpful to share these tips: 1. The Instant Pot…
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Want to know how to use cacao nibs? These delicious, healthful chocolate bean bits are a little bitter if you eat them straight, so sweeten them with other natural ways, like with fresh or dried fruit.
If you are a parent (or even a partner or spouse), chances are you’ve had to cope with a picky eater at some point. Dealing with picky eaters would be so much easier if they all liked or disliked the same foods, but while the foods they will eat are often limited, they can vary widely from picky eater to picky eater. For example, I knew a child who would only eat 5 foods and…
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For all you Scramblers who celebrate Passover, we know the upcoming holiday can have its dietary challenges. With the need to refrain from eating chometz, we often hear the complaint, “My family is so tired of matzo and leftovers from the seder. Help! Can you suggest some easy, kid-friendly dishes for the week of Passover?” Well, the Scramble is here to help. Below, we have some “beyond matzo” suggestions for main dishes and sides to…
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