Picnic Food

My kids' school always does a back to school picnic, where you bring your own food. I have tried different things with varying success, including feeding them before we go, making something to bring, or grabbing a pizza on the way. Anyone have a great picnic dinner item that the kids can't resist or can eat on the run?

This year I don't think I'll be able to feed them before because of other activities, and my husband and I are going out to dinner after the picnic, so I am looking for something just for the kids.

Tailgating Recipes

I know it's real last minute, but we just found out that we have baseball games at 5pm and 8 pm tomorrow night. What are your favorite Tailgating recipes? Thanks for sharing!

Polka Dot Ice Cream Pie

My daughter Holland turned 10 yesterday! We can't believe she is double digits! We are big chocolate lovers here and often have some form of chocolate for birthdays, but Holland is also a sherbet/sorbet lover and this year asked me to surprise her with some kind of ice cream cake/pie. I have been saving this recipe for years and been meaning to try it -- Holland's birthday seemed like a perfect time and it was a HUGE hit.

Scoop balls of 3 different flavored sherbets, whatever your preference is (we used lemon, raspberry & blood orange) and freeze.

Soften 2 pts of vanilla ice cream and spread 1 pt. in a graham cracker crust. Push frozen sherbet balls into ice cream. Spread another pt of ice cream on top. Refreeze. Top with additional sherbet balls before serving.

I may never make a cake with eggs and oil again.



I have been cooking all summer for a Weight Watchers client, and I have been having a blast checking out new, delicious, healthy recipes. By far, two of my favorite sources are Hungry Girl: Tips and Tricks ... for Hungry Chicks and Gina's Weight Watchers Recipes. Their recipes are lighter versions of things I want to cook anyway. They have great tips and tricks, they send email right your inbox, and their sites are easy to navigate.

Earlier this summer, I received this email tip from Hungry Girl: The Great Cake Debate (FIVE 2-Ingredient Recipes!). I love these ideas, but by far, the diet soda makes the lightest, fluffiest cakes I have ever had. I may never make a cake with eggs and oil again. Betty Crocker SuperMoist Dark Chocolate with Diet Coke, Betty Crocker Carrot cake with diet ginger ale, Betty Crocker Yellow cake with diet ginger ale ... no one can tell the difference.

Let me know which ones you try!