Food Wright Away

Hi all, As I sit here and think about what “food” really means to me, I feel that it makes up a big part of my life. I might joke about it, but most of the positive memories and experiences I have are related to food. Thank goodness Devon feels the same! Food has always been an act of love or comfort that I provide to those around me. When I’m not feeling 100%, I like to gather ingredients and bake. There’s nothing like the smell of a cake in the oven or cookies cooling on the counter. It doesn’t even have to be completely homemade. Often I get the most enjoyment from making boxed cake mixes and adding my personal touches to the cake. You don’t have to be a master baker to give your family a dessert that tastes like love. When I was a child, I used to sit around the table that had the birthday cake. I’d dream about what the icing tasted like, was it chocolate? Or perhaps vanilla? Or maybe even sprinkles?! I see that sense of cake wonder in Penny now and it makes ...

Hi all, If you’re interested in another spot to take the family, I have a suggestion. Last month downtown Holland received a new addition to 8th street!  Sperry's Movie House . Now, this isn’t your average theater. They host a variety of theater rooms with expanded seats and even a room with a play area for kids. I would recommend taking the kids to see a movie on Saturday morning. Tickets are only $6, and the food menu has a breakfast option! I was very excited to get the kids up in the morning and head to the theater to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2. Since penny is only 3, sometimes it can be hit or miss if she’s going to sit still and watch the movie. Her attention span isn’t that great at this point. Going to a theater that has large seats and open aisles lets me sigh in relief knowing that when penny gets up for the third time to ask me if I’m watching the movie, she’s not hitting the people in front of us. I chose the vegetable hash with a fried ...

Hi all, Summer has finally arrived for those of us in the mitten state. Today I’m going to talk about my favorite type of cooking, grilling! I like the fact that there isn’t much cleanup and you can prep food for the week. This week I will be providing you with two types of meals for the grill. Be sure to come back to my blog later for an incredibly easy tilapia recipe. When grilling, I  prefer charcoal, but feel free to use your propane grill if that’s what you have. Keep those wild things busy and get them involved with the food prep. I've been trying to have my kids help out so that they can be less picky about what they eat. Penny doesn't really say no when it comes to meal time, Noah is a little trickier. I start by telling them there are three rules to follow. First, ALWAYS pay attention when it comes to cooking, especially when dealing with an open flame. Second, you must wash your hands. You'd think that would be implied, but not when it comes...