I started my day like any other with cleaning, cooking, laundry, cuddling and playing with my three children. That morning my world froze in a moment of time: thank God for guardian angels. My nine week old baby girl Ayla is very strong, and I went to get our Bumbo chair for her in … 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
Cosleeping is a perfect option for a mother who wants to keep their new baby close to them. I coslept with my two older children until they were nearly a year old. Even now they often end up in our bed at some point during the night. I currently cosleep with my new born baby girl, but before her … Read more
This recipe for spicy tuna dip is actually my own creation. Yes, dads can cook too! It is gluten-free and tastes great with crackers as a dip or in sandwiches as a spread. My wife does not even like tuna much, but she can’t stop eating this one. Ingredients 2 – 12 ounce cans … Read more
This savory vegetarian lentil roast recipe has been in the family, in one form or another, since the early 1900’s, and has been one of our favorites. It is an easy to make vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that is not only healthy, but really good. It does contain walnuts, eggs and condensed milk, so those … Read more
This is a simple method for how to make gluten free breading: When I decided to take gluten out of my son’s diet I was overwhelmed by the cost of gluten free products and felt a bit lost lost. While I searched for substitutes, a girlfriend of mine whose daughter has Celiac disease suggested I … Read more
As a child I looked forward to visits with both of my grandparents, but I especially loved to spend time with my grandmothers. The love of a grandmother was the best. My father’s mother, Grandma Hamilton, lived in California on an 80 acre cattle ranch nestled within the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley. There … Read more
I have a busy schedule taxiing my kids to and from therapy two to three days a week. Our therapy times always tend to land around lunch time, and to save money from eating out, I pack non-messy foods that travel easily in the car. Overall, I like to feed my kids healthier meals, and … Read more
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting … Read more