What are Chia Seeds and How do you Use Them? What are chia seeds and how do you use them? Chia seeds have big health benefits.  They are grown in South America and come from a plant called salvia hispanica. Traditionally they were used by cultures in South America for fuel and strength. They have caught on big time in the US because they are such an easy to use and affordable source of fiber,

Sure, The Scramble is all about making family dinners happen at home more often (and with less stress!) through meal planning and quick and easy recipes. But we all need a night off sometimes, even if it means eating out with young kids. Those nights out in restaurants seem to happen more often during the holidays. But it sure doesn’t feel like a night off if junior has a meltdown while waiting for the meal.

Have you ever wondered how to use cacao nibs and why people might eat them instead of chocolate?What are Cacao Nibs?Cacao nibs are made from chocolate or cacao beans and they have no added sugar. They are very chocolaty, but they are a little bitter if you eat them straight, so I wouldn’t recommend that. They can take the place of chocolate or chocolate chips in a lot of recipes, as long as you find

Do You Ask For a Doggie Bag? An Easy Way to Reduce Food Waste Have you ever been in this situation? You’re out at a great restaurant with friends and you’re sharing a bunch of small plates.  You ordered too much food and there’s still about half a portion of that delectable cauliflower with peas that you were just too full to finish.  There are also a few slices of that chicken that would go

Sydney (doing something else she enjoys when she’s not cooking) Dear Jessica, My name is Sydney, I am 13 years old. I love to cook, and I have been following your recipes to make dinner for my family using your weekly meal plans, and we all love it! I have recently attempted cooking meals ahead of time (on Sunday). It has worked really well for my family so far, but I’m concerned about how far