Mexican Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

My obsession with mason jars is well-known and obvious from looking at many of my recipes. They are a kitchen must-have for me. I used to have a container drawer. What a nightmare it was every morning, scrambling to find the right lids to fit containers while making lunches (and throwing out a few cuss […]

Herbal Lemon Turmeric Cough Drops

Well, cough and cold season has begun. My son came home with a cold on the weekend and passed it along to the entire household; that all-too-familiar sore and prickly feeling you get in the back of your throat, along with a dry cough. My daughter asked if I could pick up some cough drops […]

Ants-on-a-log: 6 Alternatives for allergy conscious schools

Ants on a log. An uncomplicated and fun way to get your kids to eat veggies and a plant-based protein, right? For some parents this snack still works, but for many, there are allergy considerations to take into account, and the need to comply with your school’s requirements to protect those children who can have severe allergic reactions.