My niece recently told us about her two teen sons preparing supper.
The kitchen filled with smoke and the meal wasn’t gourmet by any means. However, as my daughter (her cousin) responded, “At least they tried! That was something.”
Perhaps the boys will give another try if Mother is patient, She’ll have kitchen helpers and sons who can prepare their meals when they’re on their own. Also, my niece will have this as one of those memories to share in years to come.
Why not write down some of these memories about your cooking and your children’s attempts? Also, compile memories about family gatherings and …read more

Since I’ve dubbed this Picnic Theme Week for readers of my Blisstree Parenting posts, it’s an ideal time to mention kids cooking or family food preparation.  Many picnic foods are fairly simple, so why not let the youngsters help or even do all the preparation?
Most kids beg to help in the kitchen when they’re young, but moms sometimes feel they don’t have the time to let inexperienced fingers at the food.  So sandwich making may be a good way to learn.
I recall a 4-year old niece being so excited because I let her help me make lunch sandwiches.  Apparently she’d never had this experience before, so …read more

Lasagna is one of those things where if you make one you may as well make four. One makes just as big a mess.

One for the corporate dinner party. One for the family reunion, one to give away or take to a potluck, one for the freezer for later. If I’d had more pans I’d’ve made even more.
Lasagna Recipe

Layer 1

Ground beef with minced garlic and onions.

Layer 2

Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and Italian spices: rosemary, thyme, tons and tons of basil, oregano, throw in a bay leaf if you have one.

Layer 3

Parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese …read more