Monthly Archives: August 2011

Crepes, the thin french pancakes, have long been a favorite treat.  They are quick and simple to make, as long as you have a good non-stick pan.  The only drawback is that they aren’t incredibly healthy.  By adding grain and … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again and we find ourselves expecting a tropical storm.  Here are a few suggestions that may help you in case you lose electrical power during or after the storm. When it’s stormy outside, don’t grill … Continue reading →

This is a fabulous and fresh way to incorporate seafood into your family’s diet without much work or time.  Serve with whole grain brown rice or a salad and you will have a full meal that is delicious and incredibly … Continue reading →

When I was a kid the world seemed like a much simpler place in many ways.  One of the drastic changes that my children and their friends now consider normal is peanut sensitivity.  Not long ago a main staple in … Continue reading →

Ladies, do yourself a favor this weekend and take a day for yourself…and your health.  Saturday is a day just for you as WJCT and Baptist Health presents Speaking of Women’s Health at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Jacksonville, featuring keynote … Continue reading →

Summer vacation is coming to its end and many kids are both excited and disappointed as they return to school. As preparations are made, supplies purchased, and everything else is done to get ready for school, many parents struggle to … Continue reading →

Another summer vacation is drawing to a close as another school year starts. Studies now show that the food our kids consume isn’t just fuel to give them energy. The choices that students (or their parents) make affect concentration, behavior, … Continue reading →

School starts far too soon.  It’s time to buy our school supplies, pick out some school clothes, and dust off the lunch box. What exactly are you going to feed your kids this year?  Or better yet, what will you … Continue reading →

A true pirate adventure often concludes with buried treasure. The final pirate recipe for this week has just that. After scavenging through my galley, I created this fun and delicious recipe that had my crew asking for more. Carrot coins, … Continue reading →

Somehow, somewhere–and please believe me when I say old drinking songs are not the norm in our life–my 3-year-old has written her own song about pirates. When pirates tickle her fancy for whatever reason, she will burst out singing “What … Continue reading →