The slow cooker is just about the best invention EVER. Especially for busy moms or people dealing with food allergies. We are entering ‘slow cooker season’ now that fall is upon us. It’s my favorite time of year because it … Continue reading →
Red Alert! We’re going to get into something controversial here. Let’s all try to stay kind and respectful, okay? I don’t want to offend any of you, but I have to be honest. Nuts don’t belong in banana bread. GASP! … Continue reading →
Birthdays are a big deal in our house. The kids get to choose a special breakfast, dinner, and dessert on their big day. Pancakes have always topped the list of breakfast requests. I made them so often I had the … Continue reading →
Over Christmas we were trying to figure out what kind of glazed ham to make and this was the kind of fun that ensued. “Ewwww! I don’t like mustard!” “Isabelle can’t have dairy or soy.” “PLEASE don’t use pineapple! You … Continue reading →
Frustrated and desperate about my restricted diet, I turned to Facebook for support, and she said it. That thing that people say when you have to go gluten-free, or dairy-free, or whatever-else-free. The one that makes you want to scream … Continue reading →
Have you ever found yourself in such a food rut that eating becomes a chore? That’s been me lately with lunches and I know I’m not alone. I want something exciting and maybe even a bit spicy. At the same … Continue reading →
“Hey mom, you should check this place out. They have the best soup!” “They have the best WHAT!?! Since when do you like soup?” Growing up I was what you might call a ‘picky eater’. In spite of my mom’s … Continue reading →
Fear overwhelmed my body and mind as I thought about leaving Isabelle. The church nursery had always been such a wonderful, welcoming place. Suddenly it seemed fraught with danger and disaster. What changed? Food allergies! Food allergies and intolerances sure … Continue reading →
Toddler down for a nap, big kids occupied with iPad, and peace at last! When quiet time rolls around I often just want to ‘check out’ for a bit! That means watching shows that don’t exactly require a lot of … Continue reading →
*Angrily dumping bowl of failed pudding attempt down the sink.* “That’s it! I give up! I am NEVER going to make this lemon pudding recipe work!” Well, that wasn’t exactly me ‘fearlessly embracing the challenges of motherhood’, was it? My Dirty … Continue reading →
