Have you heard about the new cake phenomenon called “cake pops“, created by Bakerella.com? I was intrigued by these round, candy-coated cake balls, and thought how hard can they really be to make. I googled how to make cake pops and watched the video by Bakerella, and then went shopping at my local Walmart. The … Read more
“Hello Grandma! I saw an elevator today, we pushed buttons!” said Tristan as he held two bananas to his ears. Yes, bananas are a hit in this household, and go fast. Bananas are fun to eat, and can be great telephones to talk to our grandmas and grandpas with too. One of the first foods … Read more
When I was a seven year old girl I lived in the deserts of Nevada where only tumbleweeds blew and coyotes howled. My sister Heather and I loved to go on adventures where we stuffed my mom’s soda cans down snake holes and caught horny toads for fun. We owned an old metal swing set … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Inspired-Housewife! Today, I tried to make a four leaf clover cake pop, but it simply did not turn out. I got creative and made a little leprechaun cake pop. I think he is rather cute considering I only made a handful of cake pops in my lifetime. I made his … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon, so why not make the day more than cladding your kids in green tights or vests from the second-hand store? Food is a great way to celebrate any holiday and create cute and fun meals. I made my kids a waffle, egg, and fruit “St. Patrick’s Day rainbow pot … Read more
Indian-style recipes are some of my favorites. Not only are many dishes gluten-free and vegetarian, but they are great for those who seek a healthier lifestyle. While my wife was pregnant, with all of our children, she ate significantly more food. Unfortunately, I followed this trend of increased food intake alongside her, especially with our … Read more
I made my own school lunches when I was eight years old, not because my mom was too lazy, but instead I did not like what she packed. Most kids would have given their right arm for my mom’s school lunches, but I did not like chocolate pudding, potato chips, or other sugary foods. Oddly … Read more
Milburn Orchards is a family favorite outing. Nearly every weekend this past summer our family piled into our pickup truck early in the morning to go and visit the barn yard animals. There are pigs, chickens, goats, rabbits, and even a resident turkey. For a quarter you can feed the animals and spin these pulley … Read more
As a dad, this recipe for chicken portabella Alfredo is outstanding and is something I commonly make for the kids. For you husbands out there who want something relatively easy to make for your wife for an at-home Valentine’s Day dinner after the kids are in bed, this is an excellent choice to demonstrate your … Read more
Here is a recipe for how to make roasted red pepper hummus. My husband is really the one who makes this, and it is something he has modified and experimented with throughout the years. It only has the basic ingredients, but it is a really healthy appetizer or snack. It is gluten-free. Ingredients 4 … Read more