In the Kitchen

As moms, I think we're all a little self-critical. At least I am. One way I fall short? Breakfast. Big time. I don't make it. And if I had my way, I'd sleep through it. But I recently decided...

It is one of our favorite treats as a family. As it so happens, July is National Watermelon Month. There isn't any specific information to back up the origination date of this observance. But for those of us that...

My mom makes my kids "meals" when we visit.  My eldest thinks these are the best!  "No one makes meals like Granny," she says.  This magical meal is a relish plate, and my mom keeps it out from morning until...

Let's face it.  When it comes to celebratory cakes, (birthday, anniversary, etc,) some of us desire that feeling of accomplishment by making them ourselves.  I've learned a few tricks in my thirty years of making cakes.  Consequently, I'd like to share six random tips to...

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start planning your celebration! Of course, if I had my pick of Cinco celebrations, I would definitely pick a restaurant that served bottomless, guiltless margaritas (is that even a thing?!)...

St. Patrick's Day is a pretty great holiday.  Everyone wears a bit of green to avoid getting pinched. Adults celebrate in various ways (beer laced with green food coloring.) And kids decorate shamrocks at school. Pinterest is a mecca of...

National Margarita Day. I’ll pause for a bit so you can type that date in your calendar. Go ahead. I’ll wait here. Are you back? Cool. Let’s keep this public service announcement going, shall we? February 22nd is the day...

Lots of families try to avoid eating meat due to health reasons, cost, or even the season of Lent. Personally, I am preparing for Lent, and I know that meal planning (especially meatless meals) for my family can be...

Every year, the conversation is the same.  My husband insists that I am wasting my time canning. I'm talking about good, old-fashioned canning.  You know, the kind with the water bath canner, the glass mason jars, the old screw-top...

I love Mardi Gras.  I love New Orleans.  To this day, I have never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.   Honestly, it looks awesome and crowded.  I think I love the idea of it more than I would...