Most of us enjoy eating with our families, and not having enough time gets in the way! Hectic schedules existed before COVID 19, and still prevail during the pandemic. We may have expected less stress getting a meal together in quarantine because, after all, everyone is home under the same roof. The fact remains because…
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Taking the Guilt out of Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken
Barbara’s Note: Make sure to read all the way to the bottom where you can enter to receive a free copy of the most comprehensive Rotisserie Chicken cookbook I’ve seen! Rotisserie chicken is a chicken dish that is cooked on a rotisserie, using direct heat in which the chicken is placed next to the heat…
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…
Summer Squash Garden Memories: ‘Goo-GOOTZ’
If you are Italian, grew up with one, or know an Italian you may be familiar with the Italian summer squash called cucuzza (Ko-Koo-tza) or as my grandmother would call it “goo-GOOTZ” – slang for cucuzza! As a child, it was fun to see “goo-GOOTZ”, a gourd, grow in my grandmother’s garden taking on different…
Cruise at a Comfortable Altitude with This Snack Hack!
Are you flying this Spring or Summer? Whether you are flying for vacation or your job, airport eating can be a challenge. This is a sneak peak of snack-hacks that I recently shared in an article to be published in Speaker Magazine, for members of the National Speakers Association who must have runway ready snacks for…
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…
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…
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…
