Does the mental picture of your children eating dinner with your guests at the holidays fill you with dread? You’re … continue reading

One of my most favorite autumn ingredients is pumpkin.  From ice cream to pie, I love to cook and bake … continue reading

If you have been following Kitchen Explorers for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I’m just a tiny bit obsessed … continue reading

It’s that time again this year when parents like me are scouring the internet for Halloween treat ideas for class … continue reading

Fall harvest and Halloween festivities always inspire me to try a new pumpkin soup recipe. This Coconut-Pumpkin and Orzo Soup, … continue reading

I spent my teen years in Southern California, which has a large population of immigrants whose families are originally from … continue reading

Before getting to my Crispy Rosemary Potatoes recipe, I want to share an interview I had with Chef Marshall O’Brien, … continue reading

For a light and delicious breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert, we like to make yogurt parfaits. This is also a … continue reading

On Sunday afternoons, there is one vendor at our local farmers market my kids and I cannot resist – the … continue reading

For families with school-aged children in the Seattle area, Labor Day is symbolically observed as the last day of summer … continue reading