Sometimes your kids have great ideas, without you even realizing. That’s basically the story behind this Apple Spice Cake with Pumpkin Frosting. Long story short: Kid came up with the idea; described it to me; I told him it didn’t sound like it would work; he wanted to make it anyway… it turned out great. […]
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Healthy Travel Snacks and Fun with #StreamTeam
Got holiday travel plans? You’re going to need some healthy travel snacks – and some good entertainment – to keep everyone in the family happy. Let’s start with travel snacks: Who has ever enthusiastically packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, only to open it up on the road and find it completely smooshed? Travel […]
Quince Quinoa Side Dish Recipe For Fall
Among all of the fall fruits, quince is probably the most misunderstood. It looks like it could be as tasty as an apple or a pear, but if you bit right into it you’d be disappointed – its consistency is woody and its taste is astringent. But – and this is an important point – […]
Celebrate Hatch Chile Season with Hatch Chile Cornbread
Hatch chiles – those fleshy, flavorful peppers that are most prized among chile connoisseurs – are back in season. While the season itself is short, now’s the time to start watching for Hatch chile products and events in your local grocery stores. And if you manage to get your hands on some, you’re definitely going […]
101 Asian Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die
If you’re familiar with Chef Jet Tila, you know that he’s insightful, funny, and completely engaging… and that’s why it’s no surprise that the title of his new book, “101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die,” is an immediate grabber. We had a chance to meet Chef Tila at Melissa’s Produce, and […]
Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
A crisp fall day practically begs for an old-fashioned apple cake, and have we got a good one for you! This apple cake recipe comes by way of Rachel Hollis of The Chic Site, and her new cookbook “Upscale Downhome.” The recipe is called “Grandma Neeley’s Apple Cake,” but the truth is, it could be […]
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Hi! I'm Jeanne Fratello - a writer, reporter, and a mom who is on a mission to find great food for kids and to keep parents up to date on the latest nutrition news. You can read more about me here.
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