Seasonal Fruit Crisp
Yum! You just can’t beat this Seasonal Fruit Crisp for a crowd pleasing holiday dessert. This festive dessert makes a great addition to your dinner table, and is sure to be the perfect ending to your holiday dinner. Gather your ingredients and make this a fun family activity! Cranberries are optional in this recipe, but […]
Have a Healthy Halloween!
It is easy to eat healthy on Halloween when you know what to serve! Try out our fun, spooky treats this holiday! This scary pancake monster is fun and easy to assemble. Try our “Amazing Pancake” recipe and have fun decorating with bananas, blueberries and strawberries! Ahh! These monster smiles are just […]
Halloween Tricks and Tips
Halloween can be a fun holiday for both parents and kids. It is a day to dress up, get outside and celebrate! Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your family has a fun, safe, holiday. **Tips** Safety- Urge children not to accept unwrapped or homemade treats. Inspect your child’s loot for […]
Kentucky Proud: Cabbage Rolls
Do you love cabbage as much as we do!? This recipe is sure to warm your bellies and hearts on this cool fall night. This recipe does take a little more time to prepare and cook, so keep that in mind and get an early start! Let us know how yours turned out in the […]
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Popping Your Own Popcorn!
Did you know that October is “Popcorn Popping” month? That makes it the perfect time to check out these tips on making your popcorn fun and healthy! **Popcorn Facts** *Popcorn is considered a whole grain. So it is a great way to increase your whole grain and daily fiber intake! USDA’s Choose MyPlate recommends getting at […]
Easy Italian Ziti
We love this “Easy Italian Ziti” recipe for a week night dinner. Make it a meal with a green salad, diced apples and low-fat milk. This is also the type of dish that only gets better as left overs! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (24 oz.) jar of low sodium spaghetti sauce 2 cups […]
Pantry Staple: Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is an easy treat to make. It can serve as a side dish or dessert option. Store bought applesauce can work just as well, but be aware of added sugar! Applesauce is not only a great dish by itself, but can be used in a variety of recipes and substitutions. Common substitutions: Sugar- […]
Fall Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Happy Friday! Today we are bringing you a recipe that makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside. Fall calls for pumpkin! Now, there are a few substitutions you can use in this recipe, so don’t give up yet if you see something that isn’t in your pantry! 1/3 cup olive oil substitute with 1/3 cup […]
Kids Activities: Rainy fall days
With the ever changing weather of the fall season, you never know when the kids will be stuck in the house on a cold, rainy day. Here are some fun ideas for getting your kiddos moving inside the house or out! Freeze! Turn on some high energy music and designate someone to the controls. Start […]
Better Beverage Choices
Did you know? More than half of the weight in the human body is water! Water is important for many of the body’s activities including nutrient transportation, digestion, waste removal and organ protection. It would only make sense that the best beverage choice for a healthy body is…water! We know water can get boring, so […]