“Would You Rather … ?”
- February 22, 2012 |
- by The Family Dinner
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From the presidential election to the media’s reaction to “Linsanity,” there’s no shortage of current events to discuss around the table tonight.
Sometimes, though, it’s nice to step out of the headlines. This is why “Would You Rather” questions are some of our favorites – they can be serious, silly or thoughtful and often they are a combination of all three.
Toss the question below to your family and see what happens!
Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible? Why?
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Green Tip: Quick Silver Polishing
- February 21, 2012 |
- by Kirstin Uhrenholdt
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Oh, please get out your heirlooms, set your table with grandma’s silver as often as you can, it is beautiful and more importantly it is full of stories, a tangible cue for you to tell your kids about their ancestors, where they came from, how they came, lived and why.
If you are worried about polishing the silver with that icky stuff that makes your hands squeak, here is a green solution, a recipe to clean your silver quickly so you can get it on the table and start telling stories…
Slow Cooker Chicken with Grapes
- February 20, 2012 |
- by TheKidsCookMonday.org
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Cumin seasoned chicken is slow cooked for 6 hours over a bed of simmering tomatoes, butternut squash and chickpeas. Stir in sliced grapes before serving for a sweet, bright crunch. This recipe was created by our friends at Dash.
Visit The Kids Cook Monday for the full recipe.
Start your week off right: Make Monday family night!
The Family Dinner: 2012 ICAP Cookbook Award Finalist
- February 17, 2012 |
- by The Family Dinner
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We are very pleased and honored to be selected as a 2012 ICAP Cookbook Award Finalist in the Children, Youth and Family category.
The ICAP award, from the International Society of Culinary Professionals, is considered the gold standard among cookbook awards, and we could not be more thrilled. Congratulations to all the Finalists in all categories, we are in great company with some of the best chefs and writers out there (click here for a full list of 2012 Finalists, and past winners)
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in NYC on April 2, 2012. Keep your fingers crossed!
Turkey Burger, Open-Faced and Stuffed
- February 16, 2012 |
- by Kirstin Uhrenholdt
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Here is a turkey burger twist. They are open-faced, stuffed with surprises (onions, pickles and cheese) and topped with a crunchy slaw. A very fine comfort food to eat with a fork, and since they are baked, not fried, they are splatter-free and healthier too…
