Category: holiday

Pin Oh my goodness, these are amazing! I’m not just saying that from an adult culinary point of view either. I made these for 8 kids, age 20 months to 5 years old and even the 5 year old who supposedly hates everything gobbled them up. The best part is that the “crust” is a …

These Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups are one of the most kid and adult friendly holiday sides you can make! If you’ve never made this Weelicious classic recipe the time is now! You can watch the how-to video here or the Facebook Live I cooked up last week to see a few tips for making them days ahead of …

I love these Cheese Wafers because they’re the perfect homemade version of goldfish crackers and my kids LOVE them.  Pin Some moms make their kids sugar cookies, gingerbread people and or maybe even Peppermint Brookies. My mom made cheese wafers. I’m not talking about a tins worth, I’m literally talking pounds and pounds! You would have thought …

I was with a bunch of people the other day who couldn’t believe that I make my own almond milk. They imagined Homemade Almond Milk to be some time intensive process which involved all sorts of complicated steps. My husband was the same way the first time I suggested to him many years ago that he …

Pin I’m always on the search for new and exciting foods that little ones can eat (especially those who have few teeth). Well, hello, muffins!!! But not the kind of muffins you buy in the market that can be loaded with with pounds of butter and sugar, I’m talking about the ones that are actually …

Pin I think one of the most fun but also scary things about cooking is diving into recipes of different cultures. I have to admit, when I walk into Thai or Indian grocery stores I feel totally lost. There are so many interesting ingredients that I’ve never used before. I can’t tell you how many …

Pin My favorite avocado lady at the farmers market has been selling mangoes lately. They have a gorgeous color and smell like heaven. I let them ripen a day or two until they’re soft, but not mushy. When you cut into them the meat is almost neon yellow.Mango is rich in the antioxidants beta-carotene and …

It’s funny to me how one day Kenya has no interest in a certain food and the next he can’t get enough of it. Two months ago, right after his 1st Birthday, I made him an omelette. I had seen my friend Diane giving one to her son and he was loving it. That afternoon, …