As you're planning your Thanksgiving meal, why not include some locally made foods? Buying your food locally lets you know exactly where and how it was grown or raised and helps invest in the local economy to keep our...
Anyone else in a dinner rut? Or is it just me?
We've always been a family that primarily eats at home, so I wanted to share some of my family's favorite wintry meals with you. Yes, I categorize my meals,...
Fall is here, and that means it's time for some yummy, hearty meals. I don't know about you, but I just love fall foods and drinks! Soup, stew, chili, hot chocolate, hot apple cider...Mmmmm. Makes my mouth water just...
Whether you’re short on time or just feeling kind of lazy, but want to do something special for your kiddos for Halloween, I have a few easy Halloween snack recipes to share with you. These cute ideas are guaranteed...
December seems to be the month of the cookie -- decorating, swapping, and gift giving every flavor from sugar to chocolate to peppermint. This year, why not go beyond the cookie? Here are four creative sweets that are easy to...
This week, my kids are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta that lasts all week long. To add to the excitement, I am making these ridiculously easy Veggie Enchiladas for dinner tonight. Ole!
In truth, I make this dish...
If you love bagels and bagel sandwiches, you'll want to check out Sully’s Steamers. Sully's has had a location on Devine Street for quite a while, but they just opened up a second location in Lexington. Now, there's a...
Think back to the best ice cream you’ve ever had. Whether in a frozen tub, from a shop, or at a party. What made it so special? Was it the creaminess, the softness, the flavor, the toppings? Or was...
When I moved to Columbia, I thought I had to sacrifice some of my favorite vegan/vegetarian foods. Turns out, I don't!
I am excited to highlight one of the many vegan/vegetarian restaurants in the local area, The Reizod Vegan Experience....
It's no secret that I love cooking. On top of that, I love cooking a wide variety of things - from simple spaghetti or meatloaf to more complicated soups and ethnic dishes. It's something I enjoy immensely.
One of my...
A little birdie told me January is National Soup Month. Soup is the one dish that I seriously eat all year round. I don’t care what the temperature is. I. Love. Soup! For me, soup is an instant mood...
Wow, how things have changed in Columbia in just the last few days!
Schools are closed, people are working from home, restaurants are closing their doors, and Soda City Market has been canceled for the foreseeable future.
However, it's never been...
Gingerbread houses are one of my family's favorite holiday traditions. I remember my mom having some of her friends over, and hosting a big gingerbread house making party. They made the gingerbread from scratch, baked it in the oven,...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?! Did you grab the baby food?"
This is the conversation my...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
