What Are Sprats And How To Eat Them

November 5, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
What Are Sprats And How To Eat Them

What are the sprats? Sprats are a kind of fish.  The sprats are tiny, and are normally sold canned – just like sardines.  Sprats are very popular in Russia where I’m originally from, and they are sold in European ethnic supermarkets in the US.  On this picture you can see a can of smoked...

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What To Do With Too Much Leftover Halloween Candy

November 3, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
What To Do With Too Much Leftover Halloween Candy

Do you have too much Halloween Candy at your house? Are you and your kids can’t resist eating too many Halloween candies?  Here are the strategies that will allow you to gain control of the Halloween candies: Make A Rule Of One Candy Per Day This will work if your kids are small and...

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Vegetable Lasagna Recipe With Green Peppers

November 1, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Vegetable Lasagna Recipe With Green Peppers

  Vegetable lasagna is a very filling vegetarian main dish.  This lasagna is made out lasagna noodles layered with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce with green peppers.  Who says you need meat to be full? This vegetable lasagna is surely scrumptious! Vegetable Lasagna Recipe With Green Peppers Cooking time: 45 minute(s) Ingredients: 9 lasagna...

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Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Review (Highland Park IL, Chicago Suburbs)

October 30, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant Review (Highland Park IL, Chicago Suburbs)

Las Palmas is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Chicago Suburbs.  Las Palmas has 8 locations in Chicago suburbs and I’ve tried 3 of them.  So far my favorite location of Las Palmas is the one in Highland Park.  They have the best ceviche! The interior of Las Palmas restaurant in Highland Park is painted...

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Easy Simple White Fish Recipe

October 29, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Easy Simple White Fish Recipe

White fish is my one of my favorite kinds of fish.  It has a mild taste that’s not overbearing.  It has a tender delicate texture that just melts in your mouth. White fish is such a tasty fish that I usually don’t feel a need to drown it in sauce.  White fish is good...

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How To Get Kids To Eat Their School Lunches

October 27, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
How To Get Kids To Eat Their School Lunches

Are you having trouble getting your kids to eat their school lunches?  Does your kids lunch come home untouched? Do the kids only nibble some of their school lunch? Have you caught your kids secretly throwing their lunchbox contents in the trash? If you simply want your kids to eat a normal lunch and...

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