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Michele of Illinois Farm Families shares with me beef buying tips and how to read labels at the grocery store in this broadcast of my new cooking show, In The Kitch with Momma Cuisine LIVE at McHenry County Fair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Lemon: Chicago is an exclusive culinary event benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for childhood cancer research. The foundation was started by Alexandra “Alex” Scott, a young girl diagnosed with neuroblastoma just before her first birthday. Alex decided that she wanted to help other kids with cancer by holding lemonade...

In the first part of our trip to the Philippines, we explored some of the newest and coolest attractions in Manila. The Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill feels like Vegas! It's a must visit, for sure. Our family real-life series, Savoring Family Life, we will be sharing videos of...

I love including my kids in my business and brand and I am so happy to work with brands who allow me to work and be a mom. Kenmore and Momma Cuisine have been partners for about 4 years and I love that I was able to bring my daughters...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2017 In The Kitch LIVE with Momma Cuisine at the Taste of Chicago Chicago’s only cooking talk show returns for a new season LIVE from one of the nation’s biggest food festivals.  Chicago, IL: In the Kitch with Momma Cuisine debuted in 2013 with a...

Fruit and Vegetable Individual Smoothie Packets with Ziploc® Brand Vacuum Sealer  This post is an advertisement.   In my home fruit smoothies are all the rage. The kids love their favorite strawberry-banana smoothie combination and I often sneak in some carrots and chia seeds to add even more vitamins.   ...

We mommas are always nonstop, all day long. I find that I sometimes forget to eat and when I finally notice how hungry I am, I scarf down whatever fast food joint is nearest to me while I'm on the go. Then, I feel guilty because I know I could...

This post is sponsored by Kenmore appliances. You only get one summer each year. Before you know it, we’ll be back to bundling up in sweaters and huddling by fireplaces. So get outside and enjoy the fresh air as often as possible. One great way to take advantage of summer...

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Fast food has become a part of modern culture. Living fast and eating fast and conveniently seems like something that everyone needs in order to get their life together. However, eating healthy and having sit down dinners has been proven to be better for people both mentally and physically. Yet,...

1https://pixabay.com/en/asparagus-barbecue-bbq-beef-food-1842295/ Creating a BBQ Checklist that Does Not Disappoint A BBQ is one of those events where you’re required to start planning days or even weeks before the actual event. A BBQ is something everyone from all walks of life can enjoy, but, having so many steps to remember for...

Savoring Family Life  Episode 6: I had the great opportunity to work with the Wild Garden Food Truck Tour in Chicago from 5/15/2017-5/18/2017. They kicked off the food truck tour at the University of Chicago to pass hundreds of samples and share how these students and faculty can help people...

Flickr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Designing a child’s bedroom is the perfect place to exercise your creative talents. Not only is this the exact location where you’re going to get away with our flights into decors fantasy without even raising an eyebrow, but it’s a great way to encourage...

A group of influencers in media and nutrition were invited by Illinois Farm Families to visit Monsanto facilities in the midwest. I wanted to attend the day trip to learn and see for myself about what Monsanto is up to. I know what I know from what I have read...

POLICE OFFICERS TO STAKE OUT 270 DUNKIN’ DONUTS ROOFTOPS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, MAY 19 Chicago, IL—May, 2017—For the 15th year in a row, law enforcement officers from throughout the state will stake out Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops to support Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 19, beginning at 5...

More and more families are opting to homeschool their children. We highlighted Natasha Nicholes in our Spring/Summer issue of GEM Food Mag to see how she balances and takes advantages of daily activities to teach her adorable children in an everyday life setting.  Turn to page 23 for the full story....

How would you like to give back to someone in need? There are millions of people all around the world living in poverty. These individuals need your assistance to gain access to life’s most precious necessities. Above all else, they need healthy foods. If you wish to give back, you...

We all know how frustrating it can be when you get your head down on the pillow at night, only to find that you just can’t seem to drift off. There are a whole range of factors that may stop you from getting the eight hours you need: stress, noise,...

Your second pregnancy is an intriguing time.  You are no longer new to the process. You have a decent idea of how your body is going to feel, what’s going to change, and how you go about getting through the next few months as you wait impatiently for the baby...