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Strawberry Milkshakes and Other Homemade Frozen Desserts

Strawberry Milkshake

One of our favorite family outings, especially in hot summer weather, is an after-dinner visit to one of our local ice cream shops. Andrew and the kids love … read more

Filed under: Desserts, Fun Food, Miscellaneous, Quick & Easy, Snacks 0 comments

Sour Cherry Cheese Pie

Cherry Pie

For the first 11 years of my life, before we moved to Southern California, my family lived in a suburb north of Chicago. Both of my parents grew … read more

Filed under: Birthdays, Desserts, Family Traditions, Fun Food, Holidays, Learning in the Kitchen, Miscellaneous 6 comments

Cookbook Giveaway : Savory Sweet Life: 100 Simply Delicious Recipes for Every Family Occasion

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Just over two years ago I embarked on a journey to write and photograph first cookbook. When I started the process I did not realize how this process … read more

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Zucchini Fritters and Letting Kids Loose in the Kitchen

zuccini fritters

When your kids are cooking, do you let them take the lead (assuming they are old enough), or do you closely monitor their every action? I remember the … read more

Filed under: Learning in the Kitchen, Lunch, Miscellaneous, Side Dish 4 comments

Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2011 on Kitchen Explorers

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Looking ahead to 2012 I feel hopeful.  Already, I’m mentally preparing myself for some changes I plan to make in what and how I feed my family.  I’m … read more

Filed under: Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Family Traditions, Fun Food, Holidays, Learning in the Kitchen, Lunch, Miscellaneous, Picky Eaters, Quick & Easy, Salads, Side Dish, Snacks 2 comments

Zojirushi Umami Micom Rice Cooker Giveaway!

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Today I announce our final giveaway for this gorgeous Zojirushi Umani Micom (5.5 cups) Rice Cooker.  If you’re unfamiliar with Zojirushi rice cookers then you should know that they … read more

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