Beans are a staple in my house, so we often make them from scratch. It’s so easy that I wanted to share how to cook beans in a slow cooker or instant pot pressure cooker so you can do it, too!Note: This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through these links, your cost will be the same but The  Scramble will receive a small commission. I only link to products I personally

So many of my favorite memories include meals eaten outside. Picnics at the beach; sandwiches eaten at the top of mountains after challenging hikes; campfires with roasting potatoes, corn, and, of course, s’mores; street food eaten on park benches in new cities; and dinners on my parents’ back patio where the conversation lingered on through dusk and into night.There’s just something special about eating al fresco, isn’t there? It feels free, relaxed, and adventurous –

The challenge for this month’s Recipe Redux was the following: It’s the season of graduation showers, bridal showers, and brunches galore. Show us your favorite healthy shower fare – be it brunch or drinks & apps or something more! This challenge came along at a great time for me for two reasons: I am always looking an excuse to develop new brunch/make-ahead breakfast options for our online meal planning service The spring and summer are

Life never seems to slow down. Which can make getting dinner on the table every night a challenge.No more! Learn how to make meal planning easy with these simple short cuts that will save your sanity and help you get dinner on the table quickly. Table Of Contents The Challenge of Eating Together When Life is BusyHow To Make Meal Planning EasySecret to Meal Planning SuccessWhy Sandwich Nights and Leftover Nights Are KeySandwich NightsUsing LeftoversKeep

Twice in the past year, my sons (ages 8, 10) have given their grandparents a really special gift: a full meal cooked entirely by them. I have hung out in the kitchen to oversee the process, but they have done all of the work (with the exception of taking very hot things out of the oven and draining a large pot of pasta). If I am being honest, though, these gifts have been incredibly labor