Episode 4: Potato Leek Soup

The kids take the lead in this episode of Emma’s eats! In this “In the Kitchen”, we’re cooking a classic: Potato Leek Soup! While it may not be the first things kids think of, and has greens showing in it, when the kids help cook dinner they are more likely to try it – andContinue reading “Episode 4: Potato Leek Soup”

Daddy Daughter Date Night: Olive Garden Review

Emma and Dad went on a date night to Olive Garden! Join them as they review their night! We like to take our kids out one-on-one every now and then – it’s important to us to have that time with them (especially in a family of seven) and to show them what it means toContinue reading “Daddy Daughter Date Night: Olive Garden Review”

Episode 2: Chili

In this episode, we cook our family’s chili beans – with meat! First, you sauté your diced onions in some oil or butter. Once they are soft, you add in the meat of your choice (we’ve even done shredded meat before). Add in your seasonings: we do salt, pepper, dash of cumin, and a shakeContinue reading “Episode 2: Chili”

Seeking New Adventures: Home Garden

Mom here! The “seek” part of this site is all about trying new things or working through an adventure. Our newest adventure over the last few months has been a garden. We went to Home Depot, got all the wood, the bricks, the vegetable seedlings, the fruit plants, the newly sprouted citrus trees, and theContinue reading “Seeking New Adventures: Home Garden”

Episode 1: Sugar Cookies

In this first episode of Emma’s Eats we are making sugar cookies with homemade frosting!  The recipe itself can be any sugar cookie recipe (one egg, cup of softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 cups flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) and a very simpleContinue reading “Episode 1: Sugar Cookies”