Pandemic Cooking

The Best Part of Cooking

The Best Part of Cooking

The day had a terrible start. But then, a really cool thing happened. It was time to start dinner, and I asked if he wanted to help. He instantly said yes. It was the first time other than our recent baking that he’s been interested.

Positives from the Pandemic

Positives from the Pandemic

Let’s start with the harsh reality: This pandemic is the worst. Reading stories of people suffering with and dying from COVID-19 is horrible. Thinking about the ramifications of going back to school this fall is terrible. Hearing stories from front-line healthcare is devastating.

Not seeing friends, not going to tee-ball practice, wearing masks in stores … It’s all awful.

Still, despite all the awful no-good terrible-ness … there have been a few positives to come out of this mess.

Cooking as Homeschooling? Give Yourself a Break.

Cooking as Homeschooling? Give Yourself a Break.

You’re homeschooling your kids. The birds are chirping. The sun is out. Why NOT take this divine opportunity to teach your beautiful children how to cook? I mean, what a great opportunity to teach creativity and science and math plus a vital life skill!

Um, not necessarily.