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Before You Bake, Warm Your Eggs

You probably already know that you’re supposed to let butter hit room temperature before you bake with it. But did you know the same rule applies to eggs? It’s true: Cold eggs will cause cake and bread to come out dense instead of light and airy. To warm your eggs when they’ve just come out of the fridge, place them […]

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How to Make Bread Crumbs

Given the fact that I generally cook for one, I always end up with leftover pieces of bread that go to waste. Next time I have a heel or a few extra pieces, I’ll be making bread crumbs instead. Here’s how to do it: 1. Stash leftover bread in a zippered plastic bag in the freezer. 2. Once the bag […]

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Picky Eaters: Changing Eating Schedules

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. I have a 33 month old son who is quite a picky eater.  We’ve talked to our doctor about it but he didn’t give us any solutions. […]

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Picky Eaters: The “White-Food-Only” Challenge

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. Look for her answers here over the next few weeks. My youngest daughter is type 1 diabetic and will NOT eat anything that is good for her. […]

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Picky Eaters: The Battle of Casseroles and Other “Mixed” Foods

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. Look for her answers here over the next few weeks. My oldest is a picky eater. He doesn’t eat anything mixed like casserole. Sometimes I just make […]

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Picky Eaters: How to Cut Back on Sweets

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. Look for her answers here over the next few weeks. My 3 year old daughter seems to only live on yogurt & broccoli these days! She used […]

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Picky Eaters: Get Your Kids Involved in Menu Planning

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. Look for her answers here over the next few weeks.   I have two picky eaters who will not eat veggies, and will not break out of […]

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Picky Eaters: What to do When No One Likes the Same Foods

We asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. Look for her answers here over the next few weeks. Talk about meal dilemmas! My family has all different eaters. My husband is a meat & potato […]

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Your Picky Eating Questions, Answered

A while ago we asked you on Facebook for your biggest challenges when it comes to having a picky eater in the house. We called in Elizabeth Pantley, best-selling author of The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution to help solve your problems. We’ll be sharing them over the next few weeks. I have a 7 year old daughter who only eats […]

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The Sneaky Truth About Dried Fruit

You might feel virtuous reaching for that bag of dried apricots, but don’t let the fact that you’re eating fruit go to your head. While they are certainly a better choice than a candy bar or bag of chips from the vending machine, dried fruits like apricots make it very easy to overeat. With fresh fruit you’d likely stop at […]

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