Tag: Valentine’s Day

Not-So-Sweets For Your Sweets: Low-Sugar Valentine Treats

February 9, 2015 Feeding kids, Food culture , , , , , ,

Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I’m not much for making “cute” food on a regular basis. I’ve always followed the philosophy that healthy, delicious meals and snacks are already appealing to the eye,

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 13, 2012 Cooking, Feeding kids, Parenting , , , , , , , , ,

OK, so maybe it’s a bit early, but I’m feeling lovey.  🙂 Two–toned Valentine’s Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt

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“Worst Cooks” and Kids’ Meal Makeover: Cooking for Love

February 14, 2011 Cooking, Feeding kids, Food culture, Meal planning, Parenting , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Happy (choke) Valentine’s (gag) Day. Sorry, but I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person.  Just never have gotten into it as a holiday (my mother, an avowed V-Day hater, takes credit for my aversion).  I’m warming up to it slightly

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