The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Feeding a large group is a different skill from cooking dinner. The food itself is often the easy part, and what trips people up is everything wrapped around it, like timing, quantities, oven space, and the slow realization at four in the afternoon that nothing will be ready when the doorbell starts going. Hosts in … Read more
Hosting a gathering should be enjoyable, not a marathon of meal prep, endless washing up, or last-minute grocery runs. Whether you’re organising a birthday celebration, a casual get-together, or a family reunion, the stress of cooking for a crowd can overshadow the event itself. Fortunately, with some clever planning and a few strategic choices, it’s … Read more
Gathering your family in your backyard is a different kind of magic. Kids running between lawn chairs, someone at the grill, laughter from all over the place drifting through the air… No rented hall, no fancy decor, just a group of people enjoying each other’s company. You might think that a venue of some kind … Read more
By Diana Zuckerman, PhD When the holidays arrive, good eating habits tend to go right out the door. Even those of us who make a conscious effort to maintain a healthy weight all year long often give in to the temptation to make, bake, buy, and consume all our favorite holiday dishes — in holiday-sized … Read more
