Author: Donna Marie

Yaya’s taste better

My son hates chicken, but loves Yaya’s (his grandmother) roasted chicken legs, isn’t a big fan of potatoes, but loves her roasted lemon potatoes and devours the rice in her stuffed peppers, even though he won’t eat rice anywhere else….

Postcard backyard, big yields

We live in the city, in a small house, with a tiny back yard.  Growing up, my mother had a big yard, with a large garden.  Given the limitations of my yard, I never gave up on the hope that…

Home made, frozen, mom approved

I like to make frozen treats for my son.  When he was a toddler, I used to pulverize frozen fruit in my vita mix and tell him it was ice cream.  He’s not so easy to fool these days.  This…

Stuck for inspiration

 Summer camp is here and you know what, I actually selected the prepared lunch menu options. I know, am I crazy or what?  But there were a few compelling reasons for my choice.   1. I thought I deserved a…

Class party

The end of the school year always requires a certain level of celebration.  I must say that I consider myself lucky when it comes to the food part of these celebrations.  My son loves all kind of fruit and each…