Recipes
Popsicles: Refreshing Recipes for Summer Fun!
Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. Take a look at our delicious and fun popsicle roundup!
4th of July Overnight Oats
Easy 4th of July Recipes! Credit: Freut CakeNeed some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year. Drinks Watermelon Mojito from Barefoot...
Watermelon Dipped Goodness
This story was contributed by The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. It isn't summer until you have had watermelon!! It is one of my favorite things...
A Go-To Blueberry Pie Recipe for the 4th of July!
Anyone else baking up a storm this summer? We’re adding this festive dessert from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott to our 4th of July baking list. Her new book, Pie Camp: The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want (Countryman Press) will be released October 6,...
Rose Cocktails
Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks. See below and cheers to summer! Photos: Sarah Anne Ward Spa...
Cheers to Mom with 2 Simple Sangria Recipes!
Cheers to us, Moms! After spending the last few weeks (months?!) at home with our kids, we hope you get a little time to yourself this weekend. This Mother’s Day is certainly one we’ll never forget. And while we may look back on it as a time of fatigue, worry, and...
Easy Cindo de Mayo Taco Cup
We are super excited for Cinco de Mayo...any excuse to eat yummy Mexican inspired food & drink a Marg, count us in! As we all know, the kiddos aren't as easy to please at times as we are. So, we asked fellow Ridgefield Mom, Stephanie Labrusciano, who is a...
Cheers to Moms – some delicious recipes presented by NuKitchens!
This Mother’s Day, lets raise a glass to all of the Mom’s out there, including us! We’ve become teacher’s, entertainers, chef’s, house cleaners and everything else our families have needed during this quarantine. Treat yourself with this tasty drink from NuKitchens, a...
Edible Jelly Bean Bracelets
Editable Jelly Bean bracelets for the win this Easter! Trust me when I tell you, your children will LOVE these adorable jelly bean bracelets. The design possibilities are endless and they are super easy to make. Although I do suggest the parents string the actual...
Passover Lasagna Recipe
Leah Koenig is a Brooklyn, NY-based mom of two and cookbook author—her latest, The Jewish Cookbook, was published by Phaidon in 2019. She’s known as an authority on modern Jewish cooking, so just in time for Passover, we asked her to share one of her favorite holiday...
Easter Cake!
Make Easter Special with This “Surprise” Cake! This piece was contributed by our DIY contributor Maria Provenzano and originally appeared on her site, From Scratch with Maria. Who doesn’t love cake!? It’s even better when you have a lovely little surprise inside, and...
Meet – A – Entrepreneur, Mia Gyesky
Mia Gyesky, RISE Brewing Co. Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? 1) Hello there, I'm originally from London, England I moved to Connecticut 15 years ago following a hunch that I had met my husband on a whirlwind trip...
Easter Recipes To Make With Kids!
With Easter coming up, and a new week of homeschooling upon us, we’ve been scouring the internet for some fresh recipes that are fun to make as a family. Here are a few we’ll be trying!
Pantry Recipes
As we spend more time at home doing our part to slow the spread of coronavirus, many of us are cooking regularly—for stress relief, because restaurants may be closing, and because, well, we’re home. But once our stock of fresh fruits and veggies dwindles, that doesn’t...
Catering by Chef Paul
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Pantry Recipes
As we spend more time at home doing our part to slow the spread of coronavirus, many of us are cooking regularly—for stress relief, because restaurants may be closing, and because, well, we’re home. But once our stock of fresh fruits and veggies dwindles, that doesn’t...
St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Recipe Ideas for Kids!
This story was provided by contributor From Scratch with Maria Provenzano. Ready to go green on March 17th? I've got all the fun crafts, DIY’s, and recipe ideas that'll make your kids want to celebrate! St. Patrick’s Day is a fun way to talk about Ireland's heritage...
St. Patrick’s Day Spinach Muffins
Our kids are just getting off of the Valentine's Day chocolate high as St. Patrick's Day is approaching! I have played around with this recipe for a few years now & this is the way I can sneak (a lot) of veggies into a muffin that is also fun for St.Pat's...
National Meatball Day Recipe
Meatballs are one of those go-to meals that every mom needs in her tool bag. Not only do kids love than as much as adults, but they can be customized to everyone’s preference and dietary restrictions.