How to make Gummies with 22 Superfoods for the Kiddos!
I’ve been giving Sunrise vitamin supplement to my daughter since she was 10 months old. It had helped me so much with my own health (which is a story I will share another time), that I decided I would try giving it to her as well. I love that it is cold pressed (which means no nutrients are lost in the process), full of so many whole foods (meaning she is getting the nutrients naturally occurring in foods, not synthetically...
Homemade Easter Egg Marshmallows
Looking for a fun Easter candy craft this weekend? West University Moms teamed up with local Houston mom and esteemed Chef, Catherine Rodriguez, for a whimsical play on marshmallow Easter eggs molded with a traditional plastic Easter egg and rolled in multi-colored crystal sugarcoating. These colorful eggs make wonderful treats for family and friends as well as Easter basket stuffers for the children! The recipe is super easy and...
Bruschetta & Goat Cheese Toast
There were days pre-children when my husband and I would sit down and linger over carefully curated meals savoring the unique flavor combinations and meandering conversation. Well, the pace of life picked up with four kids but this single dish remained a favorite. Over the years, we’ve eaten this for an appetizer, or for a stand-alone dinner and taken it to countless potluck occasions with friends, and our kids (well, most of them)...
Rainy Day Oatmeal Cookie Recipe by Houston Mom & Chef Catherine Rodriguez
This rainy Saturday calls for the perfect Oatmeal Cookie recipe by renowned pastry chef Catherine Rodriguez
Super Bowl Artichoke Jalapeno Dip
This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and good quality Parmesan and mayonnaise make a difference. I use Hellman’s or Best Foods, as it’s known west of the Rockies. First, purée half the artichokes in a food processor with...
Swedish Meatballs Recipe Perfect for Parties
Save a trip to Ikea and make these scrumptious little meatballs at home! In contrast to their Italian counterpart, these meatballs are made with a rich and creamy sauce and pair perfectly with mashed potatoes. Ingredients serves 8 For Meatballs: 2 slices bread cut up into cubes 1/4 cup milk 2 tbsp butter unsalted 1 medium onion chopped 1 lb ground chicken 1 lb ground beef 2 egg yolks 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste...
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Meet Houston Mom Melissa Klupchak and Learn about Cultural Care
One of the bright sides of living in Houston is being able to use the pool almost year-round! We also love to go to the parks. Here in Houston, you can be outside comfortably more than nine months of the year. I just love being able to be outside, walking around, exploring the different playgrounds, and we also love the Houston Zoo.
