Tag: Liza Hawkins
Sugar-Free Angel Food Cake
In our house we use regular sugar. In fact, I really have a distaste for “sugar-free” foods that are loaded with chemical fake sugars that pass themselves off as a healthier option. My thought? Eat the real stuff, but in moderation. And that’s what we try to instill in our kids. Except – that [...]
5 Fun Facts About ‘Pink Slime’ in Your Food
This pink slime stuff has been everywhere – the news, the interwebs, and your ground beef. If you hadn’t already heard (yes, there are some people who haven’t) there’s a substance called “pink slime” rumored to be found in 70 percent of the ground beef found in grocery stores, fast food burgers and your kids’ [...]
Caramelized Cinnamon and Spice Banana Pancakes
As much as I enjoy a savory breakfast (and, oh do I ever!), sometimes I crave something sweet and fruity. And carb-loaded. It’s no secret that pancakes are a weekend favorite of mine. They’re made with ingredients that you typically have on hand, and pancakes keep very well in the fridge – which means early [...]
Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Brownies
Seems like these days Valentine’s Day is more about the kids than it is about us. That’s okay by me – I’ve never been much of a romantic anyway, and Valentine’s Day just seems like “amateur night”–an excuse to go out on a date and make Hallmark happy by buying a card. Despite the fact [...]
Is Fast Food Causing Our Kids to Become Addicts?
Last night I watched Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me” for the first time. I’m not really sure how I managed to miss it before now, but I’ll blame it on a really busy schedule that’s often filled with things like “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “iCarly” and “Sponge Bob.” For those of you who haven’t seen the [...]
