Raising Children to Weather the Storm
When it comes to cooking, easy recipes work best for my busy schedule. The other day I decided to dust off the crockpot, and whip up a meal the entire family would enjoy – or at least, I hope they would. The great thing about using a crockpot is that it saves time, and lawd…
Getting Princess to each her veggies is like trying to win the lottery. Trying to prepare a meal that everyone will enjoy is just as difficult. I find myself making the same thing over and over again. The other day, I happen to be in the pasta aisle and came across orzo. It’s pasta that resembles rice….
One of the biggest challenges I face each day is making dinner for my family. My hubby is not into fish. Like most preschoolers, Princess is a picky eater, and Baby O has a limited diet. So, you can imagine how crazy it gets trying to please everyones’ taste buds. I realize that the best way to…
Finding time to prepare a healthy meal can be tough these days. Running after two kids and working full time doesn’t make things easy at all. Whenever I’m pressed for time, I find myself snacking a lot. The issue that I often have is trying to keep snacking healthy and at a minimum. The best…
Since the beginning of my pregnancy, I’ve been craving a lot of fruits like pineapples, bananas, and apples. I bought so much bananas the other day, they started going bad. But rather than toss them in the trash, I decided to make my banana bread recipe. I’ve been known to jazz up a chicken or…
I’ve written before about my plan to get back to the old me. Truth be told, I’ve fallen off the wagon. Between work, classes, Princess, I rarely have time to care for myself. There is just not enough hours in the day! From the time I wake up in the morning until the moment I…
I am an island girl, originally from Jamaica. So, when it comes to throwing down in the kitchen, I may know a thing or two. I always knew that I wanted to feed my kids freshly prepared meals. I make it a point to puree fresh fruits and veggies for my little one. But…
