by Monika Briggs | May 21, 2019 | BREAKFAST, MEMORIAL DAY, SEASONS + CELEBRATIONS, SNACK, SUMMER |
How did this happen? I feel that spring has barely started, and yet Memorial Day and SUMMER are right around the corner! Celebrate this long, lazy weekend by sitting back and letting your kids whip up a tasty bite for the whole family.
Little ones may need some help with cutting up the strawberries, but assembly is easy enough for kids of all ages. Making these festive, patriotic snacks is only half the fun, though. They are also fresh, summery and delicious. We eat them for breakfast (they can be assembled the day before), but they also make a great snack. Enjoy!
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by Monika Briggs | Apr 19, 2019 | EASTER, HOLIDAYS, LUNCH, SEASONS + CELEBRATIONS, things to EAT |
The thing about Easter is, sometimes I get a bit tired of all the sweets. Now, don’t get me wrong, I can house a chocolate bunny in no time (I wish it were not so), but Easter colors just lend themselves to cupcakes and cookies and candy, and there is such a thing as too many sweets. I am always on the lookout for some savory Easter recipes to break up the sugar high.
Last week I came across a recipe on Pinterest for these Easter Cucumber Sandwiches and absolutely fell in love with the idea, as did my kids. The recipe is on the Cherished Bliss blog – you can access it here. So, last weekend we made our version of these Easter Finger Sandwiches and had a blast playing with our food.
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by Monika Briggs | Jan 24, 2018 | SOUP, things to EAT |
To continue the soup topic from yesterday, I thought I would share my broccoli soup recipe… because it is DELICIOUS and SO EASY and an absolute favorite.
Now, my broccoli soup is no ordinary soup. It is super easy to make, healthy and nutritious, and absolutely beloved by children and adults alike. Let me start by saying that my 5-year-old son HATES broccoli. There is seriously no way I can convince him to put broccoli in his mouth and try it (he has tried it, it is disgusting). Sadly, my toddler will not eat broccoli either, despite it’s gorgeous color and resemblance to trees. And yet, despite this widespread aversion for broccoli, the most beloved soup in my household is broccoli soup. The kids come downstairs for dinner and whoop in delight every time I make it, and I make it often. This is the one dish that pleases absolutely everyone in my house – no complaining, no dawdling. They all gobble it up and ask for more… including me. I love that it is essentially a puree of veggies – full of goodness, low on calories. Try it for yourself, you will not be sorry you did. (more…)
by Monika Briggs | Jan 23, 2018 | SOUP, things to EAT |
I grew up in Poland, a place where dinner is always a two-course affair, and the first course is always soup. Knowing what little I know of Polish history, I can conjecture that this tradition of soup as starter has humble beginnings. Way back when, when winters were bitterly cold and food was scarce, soup was a way to extend a few simple ingredients, to add water and make them more. But even today, when our homes are warm and we can buy any ingredient regardless of the temperature outside, soup remains delicious and warming and comforting. (more…)
