Lucy’s Lentil Soup Lentils are a staple in our house as they were when I was growing up! My mom would prepare this homemade lentil soup every Friday night for dinner and freeze the rest for another night. We would typically have this as a first dish, before fish or even a slice of pizza,…
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Youth Be Told: Five Easy Ways Children Can Help Put A Meal On The Table
Family’s face many challenges and putting a meal on the table may be one of them. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a single-working parent or live in a house with two working adults, truth be told is you can get it done when your children get it done! Yes, involve your children with mealtime…
Family Meals Nourish Confidence, Conversation, and Compassion!
Amid September’s back-to-school days with sports activities in full swing, my guess “what parents really, really, really want (well maybe) is to sit down to at least one meal together as a family! According to a 2017 report of Family Meals Institute (FMI), Americans want, first and foremost, to eat “at home together” and secondly…
Slow “Roasted” Herb Chicken
Ingredients: One Whole Chicken Herbs de Provence or herbs of your choice (Rosemary and Thyme) , 1 teaspoon Paprika, regular or smoked, 1/2 teaspoon Onion, one medium quartered Garlic, one large clove sliced lengthwise Equipment: 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker, cutting board, knife Instructions: Place Onions on bottom of pan, loosen skin of chicken enough to…
What was Your Favorite Meal Growing Up?
Did you have a favorite meal growing up? Why was it your favorite, and is it still a favorite? September is less than a week away, and we will be celebrating Family Meals month! Research shows that children who eat with their family have better self-esteem, better grades, and eat more fruits and vegetables. For…
Mama Lucy’s Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
For easy meal preparation during the week, my mom, Lucy, taught me to prepare a large pot of Marinara or Meat sauce on Sunday or over the weekend. Divide into smaller containers, keep one in the fridge and freeze the rest. You will be set for at least two meals during the week. Marinara or…
National Survey Says: More Seeking Healthy Snacks!
If you snack a few times throughout the day, you aren’t alone! According to a national survey by the Hartman Group, ninety one percent of consumers snack more than five times a day — and eight percent of those skip meals all together – opting to graze throughout the day! Snacking alone accounts for about…
Surviving College Without The Meal Plan! A College Collection of Creative Recipes
Part Two: A College Collection of Creative Recipes from Nutrition Experts! When September’s National Family Meals month ends, October quickly picks up with Eat Together.Eat Better month, a Washington State University Extension initiative continuing the focus on families sharing time and activities around food. Evidence shows children growing up eating around the table have better nutrition, self-esteem and better grades, and parents…
Festive Beef Fajitas
1 pound, beef round, cut into strips (pre-cut and packaged from butcher, meat market or supermarket) 4 bell peppers. I like the variety pack with one orange, red, yellow and green pepper 3 medium yellow onions 1 garlic clove, chopped. 1 teaspoon, chili powder 1 – 2 teaspoons, steak seasoning mix 2 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped…
A Taste of the Real World: Surviving College Without The College Meal Plan!
Part One of Three Part Series A Taste of the Real World: Surviving College Without The College Meal Plan! September not only marks the start of the school year it is also Family Meals Month! By this time of the month, kids survived parents taking photos of their “first day” out the door off to school!…
