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Fruits

Oatmeal Week: Overnight Oatmeal Inspired by My Interview with Jennifer Aniston & Her Favorite Oat Dish

When Jen­nifer Anis­ton picked up the phone with a cheery, “Hello, is this Laura?” I didn’t rec­og­nize her voice. I know, crazy. How do I not rec­og­nize Rachel Green? But I didn’t which is com­pletely

Breakfast

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

When we first started SPC, way back when, I remem­ber a dear and trusted friend say­ing to me, “I love food blogs but I never quite believe that they get how hard it

Poultry

Breakfast Pizza

Do you have a happy food? Mine is, hands-down, eggs. I love everything about them – how they taste, how versatile they are, how quickly they go from ingredient to

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French Toast Nuggets Stuffed with Lemon Ricotta

I feel bad posting this recipe this week. With the new documentary FED UP having hit theatres last week, my timing on a maple syrup-laden breakfast isn’t so perfect. Although

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Sponsored Post: Clover Leaf Tuna Rice Cakes

How do we feel about food ruts? I have a love hate relationship with them – both my own and my kids’. It can certainly make life easy if your

Nuts & Seeds

Chocolate Almond Granola

What do you struggle with in raising your littles? If I boiled down my biggest hurdles, they are: worry with one kid and disappointment with the other. Esme frets about

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Netflix & SPC: Chocolate Pudding Pops

There are few things that amaze my kids more than when Ben and I tell them that something they love was around in our day. The truth is, we may

Dairy

Artichoke, Gruyere and Spinach Savory Bread Pudding

I remember when Scarlett was real little. I was killing some time one afternoon after a Gymboree class and got to talking to another mom. Her one daughter was nearly

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Chicken Noodle Soup

I’m a big believer in not feed­ing kids “kid food” — know what I mean? I never order from the kids’ menu in restau­rants. I think a par­ent is their own worst enemy if they

Snacks & Desserts

Nana’s Grain Pie

If you celebrate Easter, this dessert is a family tradition that I look forward to indulging in all year. My mother and I are virtually cooking it together tomorrow as