by Ari Yares | Feb 19, 2022 | Meal Planning Ideas
Some nights, it’s tough to put dinner on the table. Between after-school activities for the kids, evening meetings, and other commitments, it feels like there is barely time to eat, let alone cook dinner. I used to get really stressed out about these meals,...
by Ari Yares | Dec 11, 2021 | Menu Planning
Feeding a family of six each week can feel a bit intense. The logistics are complicated as we try to balance afterschool activities and seeing patients at night. The last thing that I want to hear when I put food down on the table is yuck. It’s not that I feel...
by Ari Yares | Dec 5, 2021 | Menu Planning
Sometimes you just need to dial back the cooking and make the week as simple as possible. Often, I use menu planning as an excuse to try a new recipe or to push my kids to try out flavors and textures that they are less familiar with. It keeps me engaged with the...
by Ari Yares | Nov 21, 2021 | Menu Planning
It’s another unusual Thanksgiving in our home. We’re not traveling and we’re not hosting because of a combination of factors. The pressure to cook an intense, typical Thanksgiving dinner just isn’t there. Thanksgiving for us feels different...
by Ari Yares | Nov 14, 2021 | Menu Planning
Most families have at least one – someone who eats to the beat of their own culinary drummer. A picky eater can be the bane of your existence if you have limited time to prepare alternate meals and just want everyone to eat the same thing. Here are a few...
