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Are you planning to host a picnic or entertain on Independence Day? These 4th of July make-ahead food ideas can really give you an edge. By making some of the food up to a week before the big day, you'll be able to relax and enjoy yourself more than you ever have! Here are a few suggestions to help you get everything ready well before the first steak hits the … [Read more...]
Are you celebrating Easter with the kids? You know that the Easter egg hunts and other events are a great way to spend some time together. However, you can add more fun by sharing the Easter holiday cooking with kids. They'll feel so grown and you won't have to do it all alone! Here are a few Easter cooking activities you may want to assign to the kids this … [Read more...]
Each year around Easter, you probably think about boiling eggs for an egg hunt. Then afterward, you wonder what on earth you're going to do with all those boiled eggs. After all, boiled eggs can't be stored for very long. Well, we thought of a few more ways to use hard boiled eggs since we wrote about several uses in a previous article. Try these out and let us know if … [Read more...]
St. Patrick's Day is rich with traditions and food plays an important part. If you're celebrating your Irish roots or are teaching the kids about Ireland, there are lots of great foods you may want to consider preparing. Here are a few St. Patrick's Day menu suggestions to get you started. Keep in mind that orange and white are also important colors to include in your … [Read more...]
Many families have a family tradition which includes making a gingerbread house and decorating it. Some families prefer to create gingerbread boys and girls or shaped sugar cookies. No matter which you do, you'll find that the fun is in the decorating of these holiday delights. Here are some kid friendly gingerbread house decoration ideas to help you include this family … [Read more...]
You probably love having family around during the holidays. Sharing memories and new events can be a lot of fun. However, cooking for a large family gathering can be overwhelming. The key is to take steps to make sure that cooking the meal doesn't steal the fun from the entire holiday. Here are some simple tips for stress free holiday cooking that will make things a lot … [Read more...]
For many, the biggest part of the day on Thanksgiving is spent in the kitchen. There are dishes to prepare, meats to cook, and desserts to make. When you finally get to sit down it is at the Thanksgiving table to join your family and friends in eating the meal you have worked so hard to put together. It’s a wonder you don’t fall face down in the mashed potatoes after … [Read more...]
