Last week I had some delicious dill dip and a hankering for potato chips to dip. I’d heard of making potato chips in the microwave before and thought I’d give it a try. I knew I’d either have a delicious treat or blow the door off my microwave. Luckily, my microwave in still intact, and I got to enjoy delicious (and not fried) potato chips with my dill dip.
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3 Freezer Meals
Every once in a while, I get a wild hair. Sometimes it’s positive; sometimes it’s just crazy. An example of “crazy,” is the tradition that each time my husband goes on a business trip, I feel the need to paint a wall in the house. Lately I’ve had a wild hair that benefits my entire […]
The Liberated Housewife
A few weeks ago I went to the gym at my usual time: 6 a.m. The man at the counter said, “Are you trying to get in that workout before you go to work.” I explained that I am a stay-at-home-mom, and I don’t have a “job” in the traditional sense of the word. He replied with, “Oh you stay home? Well that’s alright.” I looked at him for a moment and then assured him, “I’m not apologizing. I work hard and I’m very proud of what I do.”
3 Breakfast Smoothies
Every morning for breakfast, I have a smoothie. It’s fast, easy, nutritious and most importantly; portable. Plus, I can change it up so it doesn’t get boring.
Cherry-Chocolate Cupcakes
For Christmas dessert, most people make pies and puddings. We make cupcakes. Luckily, I have an amazing cupcake book I use basically anytime I need to make cupcakes. The Great Cupcake Book by Nordic Ware is my favorite of my nine (yep, nine) cupcake cookbooks. There are fun new flavors and classic flavors, but these cupcakes always turn out fluffy and delicious.
What are we teaching our Kids at Christmas
Each year, Christmas becomes less about Christ and charity and more about shopping, decorating and catching that great deal. We may not be able to change Christmas throughout the world, but we can change Christmas in our homes.
Braided Cinnamon Bread
As far back as I can remember, my mom has made Braided Cinnamon Bread for every Christmas morning breakfast. Maybe I should also add it to Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and possibly Tax Day. Really any excuse to eat it suits me just fine.
Teaching Children Gratitude during Thanksgiving
In a society that’s moving more and more toward a sense of entitlement and instant gratification it’s so important to really celebrate Thanksgiving and gratitude. We’ve really tried to emphasize the holiday in our home this year. I know it’s only a week until Turkey Day, but it’s not too late!!! Here are just a few ideas of ways you can help your children think about gratitude this Thanksgiving season.
Pumpkin Roll – Step by Step
While I love pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and sweet potato anything, my favorite of all the Fall/Thanksgiving treats is a pumpkin roll. It has all the deliciousness of a cake, but there is frosting in every bite. And I’m a firm believer that most solid food is simply a vehicle for frosting. I know for […]
Children’s Book Giveaway! : New “Bosley the Language Bear” book
Our friend Tim Johnson, author of the “Bosley the Language Bear” books is offering a free copy of his new book, “Bosley Builds a Treehouse” to a Pink Apron Blog reader. The Bosley books are not only fun stories but are a GREAT way to help kids learn a new language. Each story is written in English with translations in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Russian or Japanese.
