This is our first week back to school here. My 8 year old is entering grade 3. We have a 4 year old entering Preschool and a toddler at home. Back to school for us, usually means lighter lunches at home, and bigger afternoon snacks. In previous years, my grade school daughter has been ... Continue reading...
Contamination Tip: serving dishes
Aug 30
We used to serve "fancy dinner" on Sunday evening with our three young girls. We needed an excuse to teach our little orangatangs some manners so that was it. We put out a table cloth, candles and let them drink juice out of wine glasses. Mommy kinda enjoyed it too. :) And of course we put ... Continue reading...
Cheese, Please!
Aug 28
I am loving cheese. It has been a yummy addition to our diet in more and more ways. * cheese curds melted on fries (poutine) * grated parmesan on caesar salad * feta cheese crumbled on top of salad * cheese sticks for snack time * Babybel cheese for snack time too this is ... Continue reading...
Dear Strawberries,
Aug 27
Do you have a question that you want answered? I am going to start a column answering some of the common questions that Moms or the family Cooks have when a family member is diagnosed with Celiacs. I was appalled at the lack of help available. So many times I wished I had someone to ask ... Continue reading...
Contamination Tip: Bulk Food
Aug 27
Unfortunately, the only safe way to buy uncontaminated bulk food is to not do it! Since anyone can put their little fingers in that bin, and since you can swipe a scooper from one bin to another, it simply isn't safe. But we can buy bulk pre-packaged foods. Nature's Path for one, sells bulk ... Continue reading...