Dark chocolate muesli

Deep Dark Chocolate Muesli

Until last summer, the appeal of muesli completely escaped me. I wanted to like it…wholesome oats mixed with dried fruit…

Kind Bar Giveaway!

Much as I might wish I had all the time in the world to fill my kids with homemade…

Perfect Chai Tea

Homemade Chai Recipe

“You’re really pushing your edge.” That’s what my friend Deanna said to me last Saturday afternoon at the close of…

two smoothies with frozen fruit, a top healthy convenience food

10 Healthy Snack Ideas

For some of us, figuring out what to feed kids after school day-in day-out can be as challenging as packing…

Lunch Packing Tool Kit

I have cried every “first day of school” since my oldest daughter was in kindergarten. Today, leaving my kids at…

Peach Pisco Cocktail - Mom's Kitchen Handbook

Peach Pisco Sours

An announcement went up on Facebook courtesy of my friend Monica: “Want a flat of white peaches? I can bring…

Coconut Granola Bark

Coconut Granola Bark

From the moment they are born, children are relentless in their need to eat. It’s a bit of a shock,…

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwich

After being on vacation for several weeks, I was ready to sink back into routine. I was in detox mode:…