Elizabeth posted this in Brown bag lunches on September 29th, 2009 There’s no reason why a packed lunch can’t be fun AND provide good nutrition too. Here are some of the basics to a good brown bag lunch. Including a choice from each food group will get the most nutrition into your child to fuel them for their busy day. Here are some of my suggestions [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Menu Monday on September 28th, 2009
Friday night, I had a sore throat. Saturday morning, I had a dry hacking cough, a runny nose, a sore throat, and felt hot and achy. Yep, it’s a cold. And I’m supposed to fly to Orlando on Thursday for IZEAFest. If I’m still sick on Tuesday, I’m not going. My husband wouldn’t even [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Casseroles, Chicken on September 26th, 2009 I love shepherd’s pie made with ground beef, so I can’t wait to try this delicious sounding casserole from Betty Crocker! I’ll serve it with biscuits made from baking mix and steamed green peas for a comforting dinner.
CHICKEN SHEPHERD’S PIE
INGREDIENTS:
1 pouch Betty Crocker® roasted garlic mashed potatoes (from 7.2-oz box) [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Restaurants on September 26th, 2009 Does a Las Vegas buffet conjure up images of the Griswold family piling their plates high with heat-lamped fried chicken and soggy French fries? Well, it won’t any longer. This foodie’s paradise offers smorgasbords of the world’s finest, from fresh snow crab legs to Kobe beef to caviar. There is something for picky kids to [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Casseroles on September 24th, 2009 I’ve been in the mood to make enchiladas, but when I looked at the nutritional info for the recipe I usually use and found that ONE enchilada has 24 GRAMS OF FAT, I went searching for a healthier version. These Cheesy Enchiladas from Betty Crocker have 100 less calories, 7 less grams of fat, and [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Contests on September 21st, 2009 This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the randomly chosen winner, #22 Judy Brittle from @kewpiedoll04 !
Macy’s COME TOGETHER is an innovative awareness and fundraising campaign that aims to feed 10 million people suffering from hunger. COME TOGETHER invites the public to rally around the cause by hosting special dinners in their [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Menu Monday on September 21st, 2009
There’s nothing much going on this week, just work for Chris, school for the kids, and a full schedule of reviews and giveaways for me :) Here’s what I’m planning to make this week:
Monday: Ground beef tacos, refried beans, Sweet Corn Cake (from a mix)
Tuesday: Taste of Home Savory Spaghetti Sauce (with [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Four Foods on Friday on September 19th, 2009 Four Foods on Friday is back here on MomCooks! Here are this week’s questions courtesy of Val at Fun, Crafts and Recipes:
What color is your refrigerator? What kind of toaster do you have? Do you use a tablecloth? When – always, when eating, etc. Do you use paper or cloth napkins?
1. My refrigerator [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Uncategorized on September 19th, 2009 From The Worst-Case Scenario Junior Edition comes these hilarious tips on what to do about unpleasant foods at mealtime. How many of these did you do when you were a kid? How many have you caught your kids trying to do?
How to Clean Your Plate of Something You Hate
* Sauce it up – [...]
Elizabeth posted this in Brown bag lunches on September 19th, 2009 I consider myself lucky that our school district made a commitment two years ago to improve the quality of the hot lunch program. They contract with a food service provider that delivers fresh food that each school prepares on site. So, for example, if the lunch is pizza, instead of delivering already cooked pizzas that [...]
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