This post has nothing to do with food, but instead focuses on swimming. It's one of our favorite summer activities, and we're supporters of USA Swimming's Swim Today program, encouraging parents to enroll their children in lessons to keep them safe and keep your family active. … [Read more...] about Staying Active, Staying Safe with USA Swimming
The Kitchen Sink
A Father’s Day Gift: Magimix Vision Toaster Giveaway
In honor of Father's Day and dads everywhere, I'm giving away a Magimix by Robot Coupe Vision Toaster. It's a great dad gift, with a sleek look that makes toasting a breeze. Kitchen appliances may not seem like your standard Father's Day gift, which marketing tells us should … [Read more...] about A Father’s Day Gift: Magimix Vision Toaster Giveaway
Eat Well, Spend Less: Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less is focused on the kids and the process of getting them in the kitchen to cook and eat. With summer vacation looming, this is the perfect time to tackle the terrain. When I was seven I cooked my first meal. I opened up a worn copy of my mom's … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen
Tomato Gardening 101: A String Trellis
A look at how we use a string trellis system in our garden to guide indeterminate tomato plants upward. Plus, what is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes, why it matters, and companion planting. This week is planting week. The last frost date … [Read more...] about Tomato Gardening 101: A String Trellis
Eat Well, Spend Less: One Year Later
It has been one year since we started the Eat Well, Spend Less series (big thanks to Jessica!), and we're taking a look at how our food budget, menu, shopping habits, and diet may have changed in the last 12 months. Last April we kicked off the Eat Well Spend Less series by … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: One Year Later
