Fall dessert ideas are on the brain as the chill fills the air. Handpies are always something I think of when I think of fall. Pumpkin patches and apple turnovers just seem to go hand in hand. These handpies are SO easy that you can have your whole family help (yes, even the 2 year […]
Whole Wheat Mini Apple Pies
September 17, 2013 by
Whole wheat, mini apple pies Preheat oven to 400* Basic whole wheat pie crust (Great recipe here) 3 apples (we used our leftovers from the Apple Taste Test) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 Tbs cinnamon 1 tea ground cloves 3 Tbs cold butter 1/2 cup water Cut […]
Lunch Box Packing Bites
August 30, 2013 by
We are always searching to find new ways to fill the lunch box and balance everything out. Here are two of our favorite quick and easy finds that have been big hits for lunchtime bites. Peanutty Apple Wraps make a great sandwich alternative to peanut butter and jelly and at snack time we love to […]
Heart Healthy Snacks for Kids Roundup
February 10, 2013 by
Sometimes it can be very difficult to find snacks that kids will love that are also healthy and nutritious, so we’ve rounded up some recipes from our contributing writers to make it easier! Recipes that include fruit, veggies, cheese, and even tofu! Frozen Watermelon Pops – Simply skewer and freeze fruits like watermelon, pineapple, grapes, blueberries and […]
Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding Recipe
January 16, 2013 by
I have to be honest, this little experiment started out as a slow cooker version of baked french toast – you know the kind you let soak overnight. Well, I thought, since it was slow cooking, I didn’t really need to do the soaking. Instead, I just put all my ingredients in the pot and […]
