When I was a kid, my mom sometimes bought Stouffer’s Creamed Chipped Beef. It came frozen in a box, with just enough for one or two servings. We’d microwave it and serve it on top of torn-up toast for a cozy, warming lunch. Over the years, my local grocery store stopped carrying it and I…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pricing and hours are accurate as of February 2020. You can’t talk about a visit to the city of St. Louis without talking about visiting the iconic Gateway Arch. The 630-foot-tall monument celebrating America’s westward expansion is a must-see if you are passing through this city in the Midwest. If you have kids,…
When you think of muffins, you usually think of sweet flavors such as blueberries or cinnamon and brown sugar. However, some of the best muffins I’ve eaten have been savory, filled with bacon and cheese. The recipe below was given to me by a friend who cooks up weekly breakfasts for people at the small…
Imitation crab may not be fancy, but it’s comfort food in my house, and one of my favorite ways to eat imitation crab is on these quick crab melts. They come together easily in a matter of minutes. You can even save time by making the crab salad topping ahead of time. These make a…
I’m always looking for things to do with an abundance of fresh tomatoes and herbs from the garden. One option is to make homemade salsa. My husband, Josh, developed this recipe. It’s simple, but it tastes better than store-bought salsa and is similar to what you might find in a restaurant, and it’s much less…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Prices and hours are accurate as of 2019. When you’re looking for some indoor fun in St. Louis, especially for the kids, you can’t beat the St. Louis Science Center. Located in Forest Park (home of the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, The Muny outdoor theater, and more),…
I first discovered a version of this candy recipe floating around online a few years ago. It uses ingredients most people already have in their pantries and refrigerators, and it has an ingredient many people would not expect in candy: Saltine crackers. It may sound weird, but it really tastes delicious, and it’s easy to…
I like fish tacos and often order them when I eat at restaurants. Really good homemade fish tacos can take some effort to make. You have to cook the fish and make the taco topping — usually some type of seasoned slaw/cabbage — from scratch. I enjoy cooking, but I don’t always like making fish…
English muffins are a versatile food. They’re good for breakfast (toasted and topped with butter and jam) or for dinner (topped with pizza sauce and cheese and baked). Here are my favorite ways to serve English muffins: Egg Sandwiches Who needs McDonald’s Egg McMuffins when you can easily make your own at home for a…
We all need fast, easy dinners that can be thrown together in a few minutes with little fuss. These are meals with just a few ingredients. You don’t even need a recipe. Some foods are more processed, but others are fresh and healthy. Many of them have long shelf lives so you can stock up…
