Whip up this yummy Halloween treat that the kids will love.Yield: About 16 ballsIngredients10 cups popped corn 1 (1-lb.) bag miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 1 cup diced dried fruit (papaya, mango or peaches) 1 cup…
Kids will love this tasty Halloween treat!Ingredients8 cups air-popped popcorn 7 ounces marshmallow cream 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter 1 cup candy corn DirectionsCombine marshmallow cream and peanut butter in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Stir in popcorn…
This is a savory take on butternut squash purée which works well with the sweetness of the apples and leeks in the chicken.Butternut Squash Purée (serves 4-6)1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 1-2 inch chunks 2 oz.…
When the weather turns cooler this delicious and nutritious dish will hit the spot.Chicken Paillards with Leeks and Apples with Butternut Squash Purée (serves 4)8 chicken cutlets or 4 chicken breasts, halved widthways 1/4 cup flour 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp…
Ways to add flavor and high fiber fall veggies to some of your favorite dishes.
After several years of enjoying the national cupcake craze, this food writer is convinced that doughnuts are going to be the next big sweet thing. Put your kids ahead of the national culinary curve and start making easy-as-pie doughnuts with…
Local dad recalls a frightfully fun weekend night with his kids.
Save money and have fun making creative costumes.
Tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween for your child.
Follow the yellow brick road to Beech Mountain and the Land of Oz.
With the start of kindergarten and the strict school schedule that comes with it, I wasn't sure Amelia or I would have the energy for a craft project this week. Well, just the opposite was true – we NEEDED a…
Zucchini "boats" deliver garlicky forkfuls of flavor from juicy grape tomatoes, spices and soothing, yet a bit tangy, Wisconsin Fontina. For a more pronounced Italian influence, choose Provolone or Mozzarella.Ingredients:4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin…
These peppers make a hearty entree with a meat and pasta filling that becomes rich and gooey with the addition of two Italian-style cheeses made here in Wisconsin - Provolone and Mozzarella. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 4 cups water1 tablespoon salt1…
There's sand in my suitcase, and I put it there.We just returned from a week on Cape Cod with three generations of family. This is the second year we've participated in what is already an annual event—the cost, hassle, and…
Get crafty with the kids with these easy, step-by-step videos.
Here’s a great fall family recipe — everyone can help with the prep work of slicing the veggies and then marinating the pork or chicken early in the day — the secret is in the pickle juice!The beauty of this…
After school, sports, and other assorted chores, spending more than 30 minutes on a meal is not an option. Stir Fry is a good go-to recipe when you need to get something on the table, fast.It helps to have individually…
I wish I could take credit for this week's project, but I cannot. I have a crafty new friend, and I met her just in time. Her twin girls attended the same preschool as my daughter, and now that the…
We're enjoying a few weeks of Camp Mommy over here. What's Camp Mommy, you wonder? So glad you asked. It's the four weeks between summer camp ending and kindergarten starting. That's right, four weeks. We'll be visiting family for the…
Locally grown corn is one of the most delicious parts of summertime. Enjoy it straight from the cob or cut off and tossed in salads or soups. One quick note: When you are cooking corn, for the best flavor, don’t…
Smart school supplies for the start of the new school year.
A few months ago, I wrote about a project that involved melting channels through blocks of ice with salt and then watching color flow through the pathways. This project is its room-temperature cousin. You'll need: Stiff paper Glue Water colors…
Remember my last post about getting the deck done faster by inviting Amelia to help? Well...one project led to another. Now that the deck is done, our sun-faded patio umbrella looks SOOOO much worse in comparison. But of course, it…
Before you strike that match, consider the safety of your children — and yourself.
