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Canned goods, food bags and more! Finding ways to help end hunger!
Last month our church provided a list outlining the specific food needs of typical migrant families in South Florida. The church provides the food to a local mission who distributes the bags of food to the migrant families in need. When I saw the list in the back of the Sunday bulletin, including a basic […]
Black Beans and Rice, a Yummy Cuban Dish gets Bacon-ized!
Black beans and rice is one of the most served dishes in this house. Whether its canned black beans or made from scratch, our tummies love it! I am a 1st generation Cuban-American. I was raised in a bilingual home with a ton of Cuban influence through food and tradition. Our weeknight dinners were full […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Tis the season for chips and dips! Football season means easy foods to munch on as you’re watching the college game on Saturday or the Pro on Sunday! I have some favorites, including the Mexi-Melt of Beans – my father-in-laws favorite! Here’s another one that will have you wanting to lick […]
Ways to Make After School Snacks Healthier!
Ways to Make After School Snacks Healthier! After school snacks can get junky and repetitive. Just as fast as our morning goes, we’re awaiting our kids at the bus stop before half the laundry gets done. Exhausted, yet wired, kids are ready for the afternoon. Hours of soccer, ballet and gymnastics cram our days and […]
Smart Food: Potluck of Produce, Chili Vegetable Ragout
Fresh local produce is something a Smart Mama LOVES! I’m sure you all agree! Whether you’re at a local farmer’s market, partake in a farm-share or have a great produce department at your grocery store, the freshness of good produce is something we all want for our families. My near 5 year old has developed […]
Smart Food: Food Safety, Temperature Reading is Crucial!
Whether you are cooking up some burgers, chicken breasts, or pork tenderloin, it is crucial that you adhere to the recommended guidelines for meat temperature. Carelessness with this could result in a health hazard to those who would be eating your wonderful cuisine. According to the USDA, “Color is not a reliable indicator of doneness. […]
Staying Safe in the Meat Case
Food safety is important from the minute you walk into the grocer. Got meat? I know you do! From lean beef to juicy pork tenderloin, our carts get filled with these excellent sources of protein each week at the grocery. Some of us buy small portions and others buy the large value packs. Regardless the […]
Smart Food: 4th of July, Celebrating Independence and Menu ideas!
It’s nearly the 4th of July. I can’t believe it! What does the 4th of July mean to you? A reason to BBQ, head to the beach and enjoy a day off? That’s the answer for many of us. Let’s try to remember on this 4th, the reason we celebrate – our independence! The parties, […]
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Meet Caroline Murphy & the Smarty Pants Mama Media Group Want to know a little bit about Caroline Murphy? Of course you do! Caroline is a Hispanic mom to two beautiful girls, aged 12 and 7 and the wife to a very supportive husband, Tom. She has been sharing “been there, done that” advice with friends and family FOREVER! She’s […]
The Best Dip Ever!
I’m starting to realize that this is becoming a bit of a theme…I’ve posted a recipe for 3 Fridays in a row! This week I wanted to share a super yummy dip that I have shared a parties at home and brought to friend’s homes. It’s easy as can be to make and everyone always […]
Cuban Black Beans Recipe
This Cuban Black Beans recipe is an easy and delicious dish. I make it about once a month. My munchkin is a super slow chewer so I have tried to find other, less chewing needed, sources of protein. Beans have been a hit. Cuban food tends to have garlic and olive oil in most of […]