Posts Tagged With ‘ EAT ’

We all love the cooler temperatures and the seasonal smells of the season. With that, we wanted to share our favorite fall-inspired cocktails to have in hand while you’re cooking or enjoying company over the holidays. All of these cocktails can be made with non-alcoholic beverages and are just as yummy. As a matter of fact, if you make it with non-alcoholic beverages, they can be enjoyed throughout the day! Pumpkin Old Fashioned With Bourbon Cherries (inspiredbycharm.com) 2.5 oz. bourbon (whatever your favorite is) or non alcoholic bourbon (I used Ritual Zero-Proof) 2/3 oz. pure maple... Continue Reading

We all know how much candy our kids and grandkids receive on Halloween that we thought it would be fun to give you some ideas for treats that aren’t candy. No matter the age, most of the ideas all kids will love! Spook-cuterie Board (photo and recipe from partyhinching.com)Ingredients: Charcuterie Board Halloween cookie cutters Your favorite fruits (blackberries, grapes, strawberries) White & yellow cheeses Melted White Chocolate Trader Joe’s Meringue cookies Halloween Veggie Chips Little Debbie Pumpkin Brownies Yogurt Pretzels Spider Ring Candy Eyes... Continue Reading

As the weather begins to turn cool, we begin to look forward to comfort food, so let the Autumn recipes begin; it’s just not fall without them! Many of us are ready to get back into the kitchen to prepare our favorite family meals. There are so many great ingredients and flavors that go into an array of Autumn recipes. Everything from pumpkin, squash, apples, cinnamon, and even wine; some are savory and others sweet, but we hope the recipes we’re sharing become some of your favorites too! If you like our Fall Recipes as much as we do, be sure to check out last year’s post Our... Continue Reading

Doesn’t it seem like whenever you are in the kitchen your little ones are underfoot. They are always curious or just want your attention. Cooking with your grandchildren can be a fun adventure. Including them in food preparation is a good way to keep their little hands busy and a great opportunity to teach them some important life skills. Starting with simple recipes will keep them interested and want to do more. You just need to keep in mind their age group and attention span. There is always something for everyone to do and they love being given a task. I remember when my grandchildren... Continue Reading

“Something magical happens when parents turn into grandparents” We all remember the day, that we were told we would become grandparents. It’s the best feeling in the world, right? As grandparents, we have more patience, can laugh more, we realize that dishes can wait, laundry can wait to be folded, etc. when our grandchildren want us to play with them. We truly know how fast time flies by and there is nothing more precious to us than spending time (virtual or in-person) with our grandchildren. Did you know that there is an official Grandparents Day? West Virginian native,... Continue Reading

When my daughter, Meg and her husband, Adam joyfully announced to my husband and myself in January of this year that they were expecting, I immediately started a Pinterest board to plan a baby shower for them. This was the exciting news I was hoping for! I have helped plan baby showers for our other four grandchildren; however, this was different for me in a number of ways. First of all, we now had four little ones “wanting to help”, the shower would be at our home and Meg is our only girl! First things first, I recruited help: I have a wonderful daughter in law, Emily, who cheerfully... Continue Reading

What we used to call a meat and cheese platter is now known as a charcuterie board, thanks to social media sites and restaurants that have made it so wildly popular. Interestingly, Merriam Webster defines charcuterie (pronounced shar-KOOT-uh-ree) as “a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes, also : the products sold in such a shop.” Whatever you choose to call it, there’s no denying the popularity of this dish for parties, small gatherings, or even an easy, no-cook summer dinner and there are a myriad of ways to make it and serve it. The basic charcuterie... Continue Reading

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, so you know what that means; mornings are consumed by coming up with ideas on what to make for kid’s lunches or if you’re a bit more of a strategist, Sundays are dedicated to preparing weekly meal plans. While these plans of action work, school lunches can be a real challenge for those who want to be quick about packing up kid’s lunches without compromising the nutrition they get, or worse, coming home with a still full lunchbox. Try these ideas to get them more excited about lunch! Taco Bar Surprise Surprise kids by making their very... Continue Reading

Every parent wants the best for their baby, but when it comes to making purchases, sometimes the question is whether to splurge or save. When it comes to strollers, high chairs, and car seats, you should always buy the best quality your budget can afford. Here’s why: It’s all about safety! With strollers, you want to be sure that your baby won’t fall out or accidentally undo the safety locks, so it’s worth it to invest in a sturdy model. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a new ,standard in 2015 for overall stroller safety. If you’re a grandparent, then... Continue Reading

With 4th of July less than a week away, we thought we would share our favorite 4th of July recipes. Because this was such a huge hit last year, we thought we would repost again for this American holiday! Not only is this a patriotic holiday, it can also be one of the hottest holidays of the year. So, this year in 2022, we thought we would share a 4th of July smoothie for kids and adults. This recipe makes 4 servings 1 cup fresh blackberries or blueberries or more, to taste 5 large strawberries, hulled and halved 1 large banana ⅓ cup orange juice 2 cups crushed ice 1... Continue Reading