Ham Salad is one of our favorite lunches for when we are on-the-go. It is a simple combination of ham lunch meat with cheese, pickles,...

I wanted to share a snapshot of what our homeschool days are looking like right now. Because our days can vary pretty widely, I decided...

Pinto beans are a simple, inexpensive food that we enjoy frequently. For maximum digestibility and nutrition, pinto beans should be...

My family, and especially my husband, loves pizza. We make pizza with a grain-free storebought pizza crust, topped with homemade sauce...

Have you ever had one of those meals, when visiting a friend, that you just keep drooling over for years to come? I've been drooling over...

A few years ago, I banished snacking. No more snacks, ever! Well, not quite... But I was tired of having my kids sometimes eat poorly...

White Rice vs. Brown Rice When my family first switched to eating a nutrient-dense diet back in 2005, we ate grains that had been...

I love porridge for breakfast in the winter months. It is so warm, cozy, and nutritious. Over a decade ago, when I first learned about...

Diet is such an important part of overall health. I'm past the days of striving for absolute dietary perfection, however I also try to...

Pancakes for breakfast on a weekend morning always feel like a special treat to me. This recipe is simple to put together and cooks up...

I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

With only 3 ingredients, and no unrefined sweeteners, this hot cocoa mix is great to have on-hand for the cold months.  This mix, when...

As part of our ancient history studies this Fall, I am digging into foods from ancient Mesopotamia, (which is in the region that is now...

My 10-year-old daughter has been learning to cook simple meals for our family, and quesadillas are one of her favorite things to make....

Baked potatoes are usually served as a side dish, but in this recipe they are elevated into the main course. Topped with bacon, cheese,...

Tater Tot Hot Dish is a popular food in the Great Lakes region of the USA. Ground beef, veggies, gravy, and cheese, topped with crispy...

My Early Failures in Teaching Writing Writing was one of the subjects that I pushed too hard on, back in the early years of...

Homemade soup is one of my favorite things about the cooler months of the year. Since the heat of summer is finally abating, I'm ready to...

King Ranch Casserole is a classic Texas dish made with layers of chicken, peppers, and cheese. As with many regional dishes, there is...

Although we usually follow a 4-year-cycle for history and science in our homeschool, last year we decided to do something different....