Whether we like it or not, the holidays are inching closer. It’s a joyful, stressful, fun, and exciting time, not to mention always packed with insane amounts of food. Candy, cookies, dips, appetizers, fancy dinners--you name it, there's a Christmas recipe for it. Here's a … [Read more...] about Our favorite Christmas recipes the whole family will enjoy
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The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals For Every Stage: Book Review
At some point around the 6-month mark in your baby’s life, you'll start to introduce solid foods. It was relatively easy up until that point, right? It’s a pretty simple concept when it comes to feeding a newborn: you give them either breastmilk or formula. After a few … [Read more...] about The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals For Every Stage: Book Review
Chicken recipes for kids that they’ll actually enjoy
It’s pretty common to hear, “My kid will only eat chicken!”. While there are millions of chicken recipes out there, I’m willing to bet that your kid will still only have chicken in a few specific ways. I remember as a kid, frozen chicken patties and chicken nuggets were a “go-to” … [Read more...] about Chicken recipes for kids that they’ll actually enjoy
Celebrating Diwali with your kids as an Indian expat
Celebrated by most Indians, this festival of lights is an occasion I wait for every year. Growing up in India you can not miss the vibes Diwali brings along. From waking up in the morning to the sounds of firecrackers to smells of homemade treats, to going shopping with my … [Read more...] about Celebrating Diwali with your kids as an Indian expat
The How-To Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics: Book Review
Pizza, fast food, chicken tenders, French fries, energy drinks...These are some of the staple foods in a teen's diet. A recent study showed that childhood obesity has been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Differences in daily routine, the structure around … [Read more...] about The How-To Cookbook for Teens: 100 Easy Recipes to Learn the Basics: Book Review
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