Category Archives: Recipes

Aug 9Summer Camp: Day 3: Our Moroccan Menu

On Day 3 of our summer cooking camp, we focused on Morocco. Here is the menu, generated by my campers... Kehillah Cafe: African Beauty Rock’n Moroccan Carrot Soup: Creamy vegetarian carrot soup with a touch of honey Zesty Broccoli Braised with Olives: Al dente broccoli with olives and garnished lemon zest Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios Moroccan Harcha: Delicate patties made from semolina flour and butter, topped with a drizzle of honey

Aug 3Skip the Soda and Drink Iced Tea Instead (Giveaw...

It's hot this summer. But that doesn't mean you need to reach into your refrigerator for a cool can of soda. There are healthier and cheaper options - and ones that you can make yourself. Thanks to West Bend, one of my lucky readers will have the opportunity to brew up their own summer refreshments. This Iced Tea Maker... is uniquely designed, and has variable tea brew strength. allows you to brew tea with or without sweetener. includes an attractive 2.5 qt. glass pitcher to...

Aug 1Summer Camp: Day 2 – Our Mediterranean Menu

Today, our summer camp students created a delicious menu from the Mediterranean. I must confess, there is nothing quite as sweet as hearing 14 students begging for seconds of Falafel! Kehillah Cafe Special Menu of the Day: Nóstima Noshes: ("Nóstima" translates to "delicious" in Greek, the theme of today's class) A Waffle is for Breakfast…but a Falafel is for any other meal. Try our unique Falafel Scramble – Who needs falafel patties when you can scramble together this Mediterranean...

Jul 27Trying our Zoku for the First Time: Pudding Pops...

My mom loves to surprise us with fun gifts for our family kitchen. And as much as we love to receive these gifts, I think it thrills her equally to hear about our adventures in the kitchen using them together. So, today's post is dedicated to her. Thanks, mama, for our new Zoku! As I was browsing through the pages of my recent issue of Cooking Light magazine, this pudding pop recipe caught my eye. I thought it would be perfect to try in our new gizmo - and yowza - it was awesome! After...

Jul 25Cooking with Kids - Raspberry Almond Cornmeal Cr...

Cooking with Kids – Raspberry Almond Cornmeal Crumble

My son and I haven't been getting along very well lately. In fact, I have been pondering a post sharing some of our struggles - but I am not sure if it would betray him or his right to privacy. At the same time, it might be useful to any of you out in cyberspace experiencing challenges raising your kids - especially to know you are not alone. But this is not that post. Instead, this is a mostly a photo essay, showing how we spent our afternoon today. We bonded. Over dessert. And it was...

Jul 20A Healthier Take on Shaved Ice + Giveaway!

We love shaved ice...but not the artificial colors that usually come with it. Call me crazy, but I don't love the blue and red tint that colors my children's lips and teeth for the rest of the day. Thanks to West Bend, we got the opportunity to test out an Ice Shaver and try our hand at creating some flavorings that I could be proud of. The best part? You can win all of these awesome products, too (the details are below). And look at these adorable silicone molds and cute holders... Making...

Jul 13Making Homemade Dog Treats with Kids

It never ceases to amaze me how much filler and junk is included in pet foods. I don't know about you, but I'm not so sure that I'd like my pets to be eating ground up feathers or other random inedible animal parts. One of the best parts about cooking with kids is that you can learn about ingredients together. When I was little, I used to tease my mom for reading all of our food labels. I figured that if we wanted to eat something, we should just buy it. But she knew better. (Did...

Jul 11Full Belly Farm Summer Camp (+ Mini Frittata Rec...

Full Belly Farm Summer Camp (+ Mini Frittata Recipe)

Thank goodness there were no speed traps on the highway when I was on my way to pick up our daughter from camp at Full Belly Farm. I missed her and couldn't wait to hug her and hear about her adventures. Of course, it came as no surprise when she wanted to show me all of her favorite animals, including a calf, some goats, and the chickens. We climbed over the fencing that surrounded the mobile chicken tractors and looked inside to see if the eggs had been collected yet. We found nearly...

Jul 6Win an Ice Cream Maker: Summertime Fun with Kids...

I'll make this post short and sweet - and get right to the point. The folks from West Bend generously offered to let me give away one of their ice cream makers to you! Of course, that made me very happy, especially since it will likely save you gobs of money. Plus, you will be able to use the ingredients that work best for your family. A win-win! But first, I thought I'd share some awesome ice cream recipes, in case you already have an ice cream maker and are inspired make some tasty goodness... Kitchen...

Jul 4Too Hot In the Kitchen - Roast Beets on the BBQ ...

Too Hot In the Kitchen – Roast Beets on the BBQ Instead

Our daughter came home from a week away of summer camp at Full Belly Farm, in Guinda, California. We adore this farm. I buy their produce nearly every week at the farmer's market, and we have attended their Hoe's Down festival for the past several years. I have even lead cooking workshops for kids there...on top of hay bales. This year, Amelia came home from camp with a bounty of fresh veggies, including a bag bursting with multi-colored beets for her daddy, who adores them. It was...