June 19, 2019 A few notes: The tomatoes started from seed looked terrible after transplanting but hung on and are now fine, just smaller than the couple I bought, which is good to space out the harvest. Peppers started from
In the Garden Year 1-June
In the Garden Year 1-May
On a sunny late May day (5-25-19), we planted the majority of our garden. This is in no way a “how to garden” story, more of a journal of a beginner. This is what we planted: Veggies we bought starter
8 Minutes, NOT from a Box, Mac & Cheese for Kids
I’ve never understood boxed Mac & Cheese, a fast and better kids lunch can be thrown together in the same amount of time it takes to open that little orange packet of mystery cheese powder. While a big batch of
The Sungrown GARDEN
Last summer, we built our garden, and yes it took the whole summer. Now that we have a bigger yard, I want to grow more food. We took down an old willow tree that was storm damaged and were left
Crockpot Steel Cut Oatmeal
Once or twice a week, especially when I know its going to be a hectic morning, I start the night before with a hearty oatmeal breakfast in the crockpot. We have a lot of family favorite breakfasts, but this one
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs should be two colors and two colors only, yellow and white….not grey, not green, not black….yellow and white. Perfect for egg salad, making salad into dinner, or just to eat as a snack or fast breakfast. The secret to perfection?–use a timer: Place eggs
The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 6–Healthier Muffins!
I love muffins, especially with coffee for a late morning snack, but I want them to be a snack, not a dessert. A lot of the healthy muffin recipes I’ve seen aren’t really very healthy, lots of sugar mixed in
Happy New Year! and Sweet and Sticky Party Meatballs
We are having a grazing appetizer menu for a quiet New Year’s Eve party at home with 2 kids – we may do the countdown at 7pm. This is the third way I have posted meatballs, and they are all
The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 5–Dinner Sides My Kids Love
Getting kids to eat vegetables can be pretty difficult sometimes. I read something once that has stuck with me…don’t stress about little kids eating veggies, because vegetables can taste quite bitter on their little taste buds. Have them try it
The Sungrown Kid Series Episode 4–Breakfast Tricks!
Breakfast at our house rotates between a few main staples, lots of eggs, Yogurt with Granola often paired with peanut butter toast, oatmeal with lots of toppings, pancakes and french toast. Some of my favorite kid friendly breakfast tricks are