This week we continue the theme of planning and packing lunches for school (or work), following last week’s insightful interview with NEST Chef Teri Esensten. We’re constantly doing research on how families approach school lunch, and we love hearing everyone’s experiences. Common challenges range from complaints about kids who are picky eaters, to the difficulty of […]
The last days of summer are upon us. It’s time to relish the August produce bounty and start getting ready for back-to-school schedules. This is the time to stock your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer with healthy snacks to fuel the kids for their long days. Fall sports have already started practice and growing athletes need […]
We were on vacation this week with my husband’s family, so the title of “What did Kimberly feed her family this week?” doesn’t exactly apply. Every year we all stay together in a rented house and each family unit takes turns cooking so it is a great way to see what everyone else likes to […]
Kimberly’s family menu for the third week of July 2014 Monday Leftovers from the weekend: Tostadas Roasted vegetables Tuesday Kung Pao chicken Sushi rice Sautéed zucchini Wednesday Spaghetti with sausage, kale, and cannellini beans Thursday Slow-Cooker Chicken with Garlic and Thyme Couscous Friday BBQ Takeout Saturday Spaghetti leftovers for the adults Pasta and peas for […]
Homemade vinaigrette is a fast, easy, delicious way to dress up fresh summer produce. It’s cheaper and healthier than bottled salad dressings, and you can customize it with your favorite flavors–what’s not to love? 5 Ways to Dress Up Summer Meals with Homemade Vinaigrette Drizzle vinaigrette on hot roasted potatoes and string beans for a […]
We two moms would like to send a very Happy Mother’s Day greeting to our fellow moms (and all the dads, friends, and family who support moms)! We trust all the moms had a lovely day being celebrated and appreciated for your on-call twenty-four- hour-a-day, full-service mothering. In the spirit of celebrating mothers, we are […]
Happy 1st Birthday Table365! This is the 52nd week of Table365 posts, and we’re so excited to celebrate with you. We’ve had a great time helping you feed your family over this last year. Today we’re taking a look back at the highlights of the year. We both agree that hearing from you is our […]
Slice It Up! For a long time I didn’t think much of the pre-cooked polenta rolls sold in the grocery store. Sometimes they are also easy to miss (and therefore forget about) since they are usually displayed on lower shelves near the grains. For starters, they don’t look all that appetizing; they are sold in […]
A Better Pot Roast: Pot roast can be made from various cuts of meat that are widely available at all markets that sell beef. To get the best meat for your family, look for organic, free-range, and grass fed. You will pay a few dollars more per pound for beef raised this way, but […]
Secret Weapons for Improving Flavor Knowing how to amp up the flavor of a dish you have spent the time shopping, prepping, and cooking for can be your secret weapon to a delicious meal. There are a few ingredients, some added during and some at the end of cooking, that you can rely on to […]