Yogurt & Granola Parfaits

In need of a Mother’s Day or bridal shower brunch menu?  For other great inspirational party and shower ideas check-out Kara’s Party Ideas.  Chickabug is another site with the cutest ideas in pint-sized proportions.

My Guilty Pleasure: 16 Handles-Yogurt “On Tap”

Grab a Loaded Mac & Cheese Eggrolls before ice-cream Where: 16 Handles Why We Like It: It tastes just like ice-cream! For the past three years, Garden City residents have been lucky enough to have welcomed 16 Handles nearby on Nassau Blvd South. This is my one guilty pleasures because it tastes so much like ice cream […]

Avocado and Greek Yogurt on Rice Cracker

This is a great healthy appetizer but we also love it for lunch because it’s tasty and fills you up. Enjoy this guilt-free knowing that you’re eating something packed with fiber and potassium–thank you avocados! Find out why you...

Frozen Yogurt $1!

Come on in to Ramsey’s Planet Swirl on Tuesdays and get a 3 oz cone or 3 oz cup for just $1!!! No need for a coupon–just pop in. (Cannot be combined with any other promotions.) Planet Swirl, 119 E Main Street, Ramsey, New Jersey.  

The Big Debate – Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt?

Frozen treat consumption skyrockets at this time of year. If you're wondering which is the healthier option to cure that cool craving I've got all the info here.

Eating to Boost Your Immune System

Coming off of the pandemic, we were all hoping for a healthy few years, but it seems like everyone has the flu, strep, mono or some “unnamed virus” right now. You’ve taken your kids for their flu shots, you’ve stocked up on antibacterial soap and you’ve instructed your children to cough in their sleeve, to […]

Spicy Chipotle-Mashed Sweet Potatoes

SATISFY THE SPICY PALETTE This potato recipe satisfies the palette of our Indian family members who, unlike my Irish side, prefer things spicy! Because we have so many sides, I find that this is enough for about 12 adults and 8 kids. Remember, if everyone takes a little scoop of everything, their plates will be […]

Breakfast on the Go: Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal

Overnight Mason Jar Oatmeal – this is brilliant if you’ve ever tried to cook a nice hardy oatmeal for your kids on a school morning – it can be time consuming and (for me) messy. These can be prepared Sunday for the entire week. The premise is to add all dry ingredients to the jar […]

Climb Aboard, Honk the Horn & Flash the Lights on a Real Truck!

Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM Touch-A-Truck is back and ready to roll into Madison! Kids of all ages can climb aboard, beep the horns, flash lights, and sound the sirens as they sit in the driver’s seat of their favorite trucks. The lineup includes fire trucks, emergency and utility vehicles, construction trucks ands more! When they’ve had their […]