I have two HUGE oak trees in my back yard and this year they are dropping so many acorns. We have lived in our home for 15 years, and this year, these beautiful oak trees are giving all the squirrels a plethora of acorns to store for the winter.
Read MoreEvery autumn one of our favorite activities as a family is to go to an apple orchard and pick apples from the trees. Freshly picked apples are are like our right of passage into autumn each year. We are fortunate to live near Lake Michigan, which lends to a fruit-friendly microclimate.
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Quick and Easy Cheese Fondue is a perfect after school snack for hungry children. Cheese Fondue is a dish that looks indulgent, but making your own cheese fondue couldn’t be easier and all that is needed is five ingredients. This Classic cheese fondue recipe is simple, easy and will keep everyone happy.
Read MoreFinding the perfect kid’s back to school lunch ideas for picky eaters to eat at school, daycare, or home can be challenging. I have a couple of ideas that work for my picky eaters with Tyson Chicken.
Read MoreThis Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad is loaded full with the best summer veggies like juicy sweet tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, avocados and the cilantro and a splash of lemon juice! The Perfect Summer Salad is the Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad.
Read MoreThe best moments happen when my family comes together. My little family, the extended family and the whole gang of us. Great moments occur and I can say that usually food, music and entertainment play a huge parts of these momentous occasions.
For instance whenever I catch a whiff of lavender, I always think of my grandmother. Or when I hear an old song on the radio, I instantly think
Read MoreI don't know about you, but my menu planning shifts and changes a bit once school begins. I have been gearing up for back to school meals and Barilla pasta and sauces work great for my busy family. This delicious Pronto Penne Pasta with Kale & Mushrooms recipe is made with kale and mushrooms that my family simply loves. The Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta and Barilla sauces are perfect for busy families like mine.
Read More.Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor! Pancakes are a breakfast staple for families and nothing says weekend like homemade pancakes for breakfast. I boosted our pancake recipe and made Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Lemon Glaze.
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