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How to Select and Cut Pineapple

I love pineapple and I really love this quote by Kathryn Gaskin, “Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” Not only does it summarize the fruit perfectly, it also embodies great qualities to strive for as a human being. Check out this video where I show you what to […]
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How to Cut Mango

Do you love mango, but hate trying to cut it up? Let me show you two different tricks to get to the delicious, sweet fruit, quickly and easily. Picking a Mango When you’re picking a mango, much like a book, don’t judge a mango by it’s cover! What matters more is waiting for it to ripen before […]
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Selecting and Cutting The Perfect Watermelon

Have you ever wondered how to select a perfect watermelon at the grocery? Do you always just haphazardly chop off pieces here and there when trying to get to the delicious crimson fruit? Check out this video where I demonstrate how to select, cut and store a whole watermelon! Stayed tuned to the blog this […]
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone has their very favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and this is mine. Filled with real butter and extra chocolate chips, my best ever chocolate chip cookies are a real crowd pleaser!
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

It’s supposed to be a gorgeous weekend here in Chicagoland and my family and I cannot wait to spend it outside! We have plenty of yard work waiting for us – including prepping the garden for planting – I can’t wait! Plus a new net swing on the swing set, loads of sidewalk chalk and […]
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Instant Pot Brown Rice

We eat a lot of brown rice at our house! My kids like it, my husband likes it and I love it, so it’s a definite staple for our family. I like to have frozen brown rice on hand for easy week night meals, but I also make it quite often. I’ve found that my […]
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Food Fun Fridays

Calling all little chefs! Our debut cooking class series was such a huge success that we decided to host a weekly lunchtime LIVE Kid’s Cooking Show! Join us on Fridays, live on our Facebook Page, at 12:00 Central to learn a new child friendly recipe! All event information can be found on this page. I […]
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Lightened Up Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole

This broccoli chicken and rice casserole was one of my favorite childhood dinners. I vividly remember my mom making this and asking her to help sprinkle in the cheese. I updated the classic by swapping out a few of the key ingredients with lighter options and I think the results are absolutely spot on. The […]
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Kid Friendly Kitchen Products We Love

If you have been following along in our Kids Cooking Series and are interested in any of the products and gadgets that we have been using, I put together a pretty comprehensive list. As we continue teaching courses and use new products I will add them to the list for your reference. Our Favorite Kid […]
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Kids Cooking Class: Easter Mini Series

Our debut Kids Cooking Series was such a success that we decided to do more! We are happy to announce that we will be offering a two part Easter Mini series. Join us LIVE on Thursday April 9 at 12:00 Central Time to make Rainbow Fruit Kabobs with Lemonade Fruit Dip and Saturday April 11 […]
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