Carrie Saum

Cookie dough balls are the best answer for my son's summer snack and nutrition needs. I can include my kiddo in the prep, he eats them like they're going out of style, and I know he is getting good fuel for his body and brain while he plays.

This weekend, I was at a work function where there were thousands of vendors trying to sell their goods.

Meringue cookies are made by angels in Candyland. They’re humble, sweet, addicting, and guess what? You can make them, too.

I can’t promise this will cure everything that ails you, but it’s a good start to a new year if nothing else.

If you grew up in a typical Christmas tradition, you probably had the same dinner at Thanksgiving and at Christmas.

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This granola, just like my mom’s, is FANTASTIC. The high protein and fiber content will be a great start to your day.

My BFF has been trying to go easy on the grains lately.

We had no turkey, no casserole dishes heaped sweet potatoes or creamy green beans, no pies made from scratch, no beautiful table settings or nice dishes to heap our non-existent feast upon.

As a woman, it feels damn near impossible to be heard sometimes. But we are working hard at this life thing, and we deserve to be taken seriously. Here are five tips to get closer to that goal.