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What a pleasure to see this Chop Chop Family episode An Apple a Day. I have fond memories of making applesauce and apple butter in the crockpot after a fun family trip to Apple Hill. Golden Delicious Apples are my favorite because they are sweet and cook well for so many recipes. When they areContinue reading “Kids and Family with Apple Fun”

I just learned from NPR’s article, Get the Most Nutrition From Your Veggies, that I could do a few simple things to empower my vegetables to do more for me. That’s a win! Drizzle olive oil on tomatoes A little oil helps our body absorb all of the nutrients. A little heat brings out antioxidantsContinue reading “Get More Nutrition From Your Vegetables”

Everyone in the family loves this simple pancake recipe full of oats. Lexi couldn’t resist picking some raspberries to top off her pancakes. I enjoy my pancakes with whipped cream cheese and blueberries (from frozen if needed although fresh is best). Of course, you can’t beat a little mound of whipped cream atop a stack.Continue reading “Banana Oat Blender Pancakes”

Add Colorful Vegetables Cook Time: 45 minutes Preheat oven to 325°F. Ingredients 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Roll Sausage (Sage or Regular) 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped onion 4 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread, toasted (see below for GF option) ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 cup chickenContinue reading “Jimmy Dean Sausage Cornbread Dressing”

Fresh vegetables are fast food. You can buy them in the supermarket, farmer’s market or grow a few of your own. How does your family like their vegetables? Purist: Fresh individual carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, broccoli, zucchini, and more. Dipper: Dip your vegetables in tasty sauce, ranch dressing, peanut butter, almond butter, cream cheese,Continue reading “Summer Salad and Fingerfood”

Delicious Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Bars Pumpkin is the delightful fall squash that that can be enjoyed sweet or savory in a variety of dishes. Full of vitamins and fiber you can enjoy in treats, smoothies, soups, and more.

Our Observations on the four experiment This experiment took much longer than expected. With 3 of us each working with different types of flour, it was harder to compare. A 7-year-old was less patient than her 11-year-old brother with running water over the flour ball. Max couldn’t wait to get the flour off his handsContinue reading “Gluten Flour Experiment”

Blend together and enjoy! ¾ C Milk or nondairy beverage 1 large spoon vanilla yogurt 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder 2 small handfuls frozen mango chunks That’s it!