I know, I’m in the same boat as you, with a houseful of picky eaters just the like. But we can get our kids to expand their palate–even if just a bit–and this is how. My resolve was tested that night. “I don’t want schnitzel,” my 3-year-old screamed as she flung a piece of chicken…
Tips & Tricks
Would You Love Just One Fresh, Hot, Soft Cookie?
Did you know that you can make a chocolate chip cookie in the microwave? My children are the ones who taught me this cookie hack. My freezer is usually stocked with chocolate chip cookie dough. I buy the Nana Rachel’s box, although some of you might keep your own dough in the freezer like Renee…
How to Use the Same Small Appliance for Meat and Dairy
Replacement parts don’t actually have to replace a broken part. Get a second set of blades, beaters and bowls and you can use the same appliance for both meat and dairy prep. My Braun food processor has been going strong since I got married. For all those years, everything I prepared in that food processor…
Do You Need to Sharpen Your Knives? Forget the Steel. This is the Easiest Way.
Have you been working with dull knives? Now you need no skill or know-how at all to get ‘em sharp again. If you use a better knife, then you might agree with me. Sharpening them is annoying. I tried using a sharpening steel, but it never really worked for me. I don’t know how to…
What Do You Have in the Freezer for Yom Tov? Oh, Just Some Crumbs.
Get your crumbs ready now and your Yom Tov desserts will be mostly done. Many of our favorite desserts involve some kind of crumb topping. Fruit desserts are very popular, especially now when Rosh Hashanah means apples … and then Sukkos is the time we love those warm desserts. But you know what’s really great…
The 9×13 Life Just Got Real
It was always real, we know. What got real is the 9×13 pan. We all love a good 9×13 recipe. Make it a BCP 9×13 life recipe and you know you are onto something worthwhile. These recipes get us, they are for real people living real lives (insert here whatever it is that makes your…
Could You Use Some Extra Teaspoons and Tablespoons?
Save those baby formula scoops for a handy tablespoon. We know that you wouldn’t mind having extra teaspoons or tablespoons around. For those of you who go through lots of baby formula, it might be helpful to know that the formula scoops of the popular Similac brand formulas contain just over 1 tablespoon…about 3 ½…
Great Ice Cube Hack! Keep Your Cold Drinks Cold for Longer
Does your iced coffee become warm before you even get through with your first errand of the day? The solution is simple: larger ice cubes. Do you like a cold drink when you’re on the go? Chances are you’re preparing yourself an iced coffee or tea. Maybe just a big cup of cold water to…
Two To-Go Breakfasts We Love
We’re finally going places again! If you or anyone in your household leaves the house really early, it can be hard to send them off with a wholesome meal or snack. These ideas make it easy. There’s no need to turn to junk! These healthy and filling breakfasts are easy to prep and can be…
To-Go Lunch and Snack Ideas
Need to pack lunches for work and don’t know where to start? These wholesome lunch and snack ideas are enjoyable, filling, and feel-good. Snack Veggies & Pretzels with Chummus & Olive Spread This is an easy snack idea that anyone in the family would love having around when they need a midday pick-me-up. You can…
