One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. With the Super Bowl only a week away, it’s time to start planning your menu, if you haven’t already. This one is inspired by Ole’s grad school advisor’s... more

Breaking Picky Eaters: This is the first guest post of a mom sharing her personal experience raising a child who refuses more often than they sit down and eat a meal you prepared happily. This one comes from my dear friend Michelle of What’s Cooking with Kids. She’s sharing her experience with dealing with a “particular eater” in her oldest child. First, I should say that I’m not the biggest fan of the term “picky eater.” And neither is my friend Christina, who explains... more

One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. I head out this week to Nashville. I’d like to say this meant I’ve been planning ahead and making sure the family will be fed, but I really just started thinking... more

The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and chicken wings are perfect for the big game. Sticky, spicy and sweet, these oven-roasted chicken wings pair perfectly with your favorite beer and finger foods. Have you ever met someone and just instantly decided you liked them, without even really having a chance to talk to them? It’s that sort of dynamic individual that just radiates goodness and you know you wouldn’t mind getting stuck sitting next to on a long flight. That’s how I felt... more

adapted from Deliciously Organic by Carrie Vitt 4-5 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup whole cane sugar or Sucanat 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tesapoons Dijon mustard 4-6 tablespoons hot sauce (depending on taste preference) 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread chicken wings out in a single layer in a large casserole dish or lipped sheet pan. In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add in... more

I’m starting a new series on picky eaters here on Food for My Family. I’ll look at different reasons kids might be picky eaters and how one approach doesn’t work for all children, and we’ll hear from other parents who may be going through similar trials to find out what worked for them and what didn’t to give you ideas on how to approach the subject with your kids. My youngest is a picky eater; however, I don’t like to call him that. So many children are pigeonholed... more

One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. I have a cold. As a result, I’m slowly crawling through my inbox while constantly sipping my favorite Mighty Leaf blends, all while wrapped in the thickest blanket... more