What to Eat When Mom's Away
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I’m actually away from home as I write this, sharing a quick overnight visit with a friend. A rare treat for me, and probably a different sort of adventure for my family at home.
This time I did not have the foresight or organization to prepare a dinner for them ahead of time. No meatloaf or casserole was sitting in the fridge for them to warm up. Defrosting a package of hamburger was the extent... READ MORE
Share Some Summer Sipping
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
After a recent post where I shared a favorite casserole recipe, comments included variations on my recipe (grill, crockpot), an entirely different favorite meal, and natrually, a question about whether this was meant to be a recipe sharing thread.
I asked Danielle whether we should try a new regular blog feature in which readers could share their favorites, and she thought this was a brilliant idea.... READ MORE
Amazing Disappearing Casserole
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Monday, May 30, 2011
I am not a gourmet cook. When it comes to cooking, I mainly excel at coming up with meals that are:
1. cheap and/or 2. thrown together from whatever ingredients I happen to have on hand, in order to avoid extra trips to the store.
Few of my recipes would rate publication in a magazine. But here’s one that large families, or any family on a budget, ought to know about.
My kids love this. No matter... READ MORE
Good Morning Noontime
Posted by Celeste Behe in Food on Friday, April 01, 2011
There’s a reason that many restaurants serve breakfast around the clock, and it isn’t only that burly all-night truckers like French toast, too.
It’s that breakfast often contains both sweet and savory elements, making for an appealing meal that wakens all of the taste buds. Good Morning, Noontime sandwiches introduce a bit of breakfast sweetness to the noonday meal, while keeping it well-balanced.... READ MORE
Make Way for Thespian Potatoes
Posted by Celeste Behe in Food on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Most often featured in a supporting role on burger platters, or as a stand-in to bulk up a meal, the potato takes center stage in this production.
And why not? It’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that plays well opposite assertive flavor divas like pesto and barbecued onions. It’s satisfying, inexpensive, easy to prepare, and microwaveable. With all that it has going for it, the potato deserves a wider... READ MORE
Meals for Moms
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I’m setting up meals for my friend who just had twin boys (babies number six and seven!), and a friend alerted me to an amazing website called Take Them A Meal (thank you Carrie!).
The site lets people sign in, pick a date, and note what food they plan to bring. It’s the perfect way to organize a few weeks of meals without having to make an hour’s worth of phone calls. I’m giving it a try (but also... READ MORE
A Friend to Salad
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, June 28, 2010
In summer, we love dinner salads.
We start with lettuce, and add a protein. Chicken or crumbled bacon with chopped boiled eggs are our favorites. Then we toss in whatever vegetables, fruits, or nuts we’re in the mood for, and voila! A cool dinner that’s perfect for hot weather.
I know there are many men who would not consider a salad to be sufficient for dinner. I’m lucky to have a husband who will... READ MORE
Hot Dogs for Dinner
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Our little guy is sick. We’re currently on day six of a respiratory illness that I’m suspicious is RSV. While I’m glad not to be in the hospital this time, we still ended up in urgent care this past weekend, where Blaise was diagnosed with croup and an ear infection.
He’s running an on-and-off fever and is not his usual energetic self, which means we’re having some slow days around here. Today Blaise... READ MORE
How I Feed the Masses
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Lisa S. writes:
I’m wondering if you might mind sharing how you manage to keep groceries. I’ll clarify, enough groceries around your house with everyone home all the time. I am literally 1 1/2 blocks from the store but cannot seem to keep enough food here. Do you bulk shop? Do you plan meals? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!
Hmmm. Shall I begin with an ugly confession?... READ MORE
Make Family Dinners a Reality
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
As some of you know, I have been a weekly guest on the Son Rise Morning Show for a couple of months now. Every Friday at 6:50 am EST, Brian Patrick and I chat about all things related to Catholic family life.
You can hear my latest interview, about the importance and practicality of family dinners, by clicking on the player above.
(On Friday mornings, you can listen live online or tune in to EWTN Radio.)
