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Getting a Teen to Cook

Monday, October 22nd, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

sarahs cooking class screen Wouldn't it be great to come home from work and discover that the kids had cooked a wonderful dinner and all I had to do was gush praise and eat? (And maybe do some dishes.) They have a bit more time in the afternoons several days a week than... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina, Parenting Teens & Tweens, Technology

How Much Liquid Do You Need in Your Slow Cooker?

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
by Heather Eng

slow cooker Here's another issue I struggled with when I first started slow cooking: figuring out how much liquid to put in my crock-pot. There were a few instances when I burned my food because I didn't have enough broth... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Emeril’s Secret for the Perfect Po’Boy

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
by Megan Bingham

Emeril’s Secret for the Perfect Po’Boy Emeril Lagasse was in New York City today to introduce his JCPenney cookware collection. To show off his signature pieces—a self-filtering deep fryer and programmable pressure cooker—Emeril whipped up two of my favorite dishes: spicy gumbo and a melt-in-your-mouth po'boy. While the gumbo was amazing, it was the sandwich's succulent shrimp... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, What We're Eating

Gift Idea for The Kitchen…

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

_MG_8825   This past weekend, I attended and spoke at  The 8th Annual Vermont Fine Furniture and Woodworking Festival in Woodstock, Vermont.  I found great wood products for the home and was able to talk directly to the craftspeople that make them.     I will share... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Food & Recipes, Home

“Counterscaping” – An Instant Kitchen Makeover

Monday, August 8th, 2011
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

dad6 Did you know...that many people say that the reason why they do not invite people over to their homes is because they feel it is too messy or that they need to do a redesign/renovation?  I've seen research that has shown this, but I've also heard it and seen it first hand from... Read More >

Categories: Books, Family Life, Food & Recipes, Home

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