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It’s finally here: date night. You’ve arranged a babysitter that is either your extended family that you’ve secured through begging and desperation, or it’s your Next-door neighbor acquired babysitter that comes complete with references, CPR training, and several comments agreeing that they are the best. In all reality, your babysitter …

Sometimes, all I think about is food. And, when I say sometimes, I mean all the time. Right now, I am focused on tomato pasta sauce. Should it have fresh tomatoes or will canned be ok? Dried herbs and a long simmer time, or fresh herbs and a quicker cooking …

I don’t like to buy very many convenience foods. For the most part, they aren’t very healthy and some of them can be quite expensive. At the grocery store, I mostly shop the peripherals and steer clear of the junk aisles. I stock up on fresh produce, meats, grains, eggs,  and dairy …

Making dinner has always been important to me. Making sure I have a freshly prepared and healthy meal for my family on the table every night is even more important to me. I have friends who are shocked that I cook every night. They think it must be really time …

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? An entire month focused on the celebration of the best of the frozen confections. A month that invites you to enjoy a simple cone, a scoop, a taste or a maybe a bowl, with a little whipped cream, some hot …

Who is in zucchini overload right now? I mean, have you tried to do the old “drop and dash” with your neighbors or co-workers and you STILL have way too many zukes? I don’t think it would be summer if at least one of these bad boys didn’t get over …

It’s back to school, and while many families are already used to packing a lunch during the work week, I have sadly fallen out of practice doing so in the last six-plus months. Being home has allowed us so much freedom when it comes to eating when and where and …

“Do you want to meet up for an early dinner after we get done at the Discovery Museum?” The husband and I get this text a lot, as weekends for our friends revolve around dance classes or music lessons and trips to the playground or the museum. As the good …

Now that we’re parents, a fun Friday night on the town looks a little different. But if you’re still itching for a great night downtown with live music and incredible dishes you can’t get anywhere else…oh, and you can bring the kids, too? Check out Reno Food Truck Friday, held every first and third …