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Chef Mark Bucher Shows Me How To Make Turkey Burgers

Having this blog has generated some neat opportunities over the last 5 years. The latest most interesting one was the chance to interview Chef Mark Bucher about cooking with turkey. I’m not the biggest turkey fan, especially ground turkey. Every time I have...

Preparation Tips for the Big Summer Vacation

As the school year draws to a close, that can mean only one thing for moms around the country – time to start preparing for the big summer vacation. Though certainly a time of excitement and an opportunity to bond and sow memories with your children, it can also...

Popeye Meals: Getting Your Kids Enough Protein

It’s the same story every time you visit the grocery store: There are endless miles of shelves stocked with canned spaghetti, gluten-heavy pastas and “helpers,” pre-made mac-n-cheese, and a whole aisle devoted to sliced white bread with about as much...

I’m Going to Try Some eFoods!

Have you ever thought about what you’d do in a crisis? Since the boys are all in Scouts, being prepared is rather a big deal around here. I try to keep up with the groceries and make sure we’re well supplied, but with 4 hungry boys that’s not always...