Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

May’s Menu Launch

Posted by DreamDinners May 15th, 2012

We had a great time tasting, visiting, and laughing at May’s Menu Launch. We have the greatest guests in the whole world. Apparently we have the best looking guests in the world too. Just click on your photo to see yourself on the full-screen. Thanks to all who came out for the fun. We look forward [...]

Around the Table

Posted by DreamDinners April 30th, 2012

My mother-in-law recently posted this photo onto facebook. Yeah, she’s techno-savvy like that. She created this visual picnic on her dining room wall. She used vinyl lettering and a cute pin board. Simple, but profoundly inclusive. I think the idea was her own, but I can’t say for sure. Either way, feel free to make [...]

Literary Inspiration

Posted by DreamDinners April 3rd, 2012

I have been reading a book called The Poisonwood Bible. It’s about a fictional Baptist preacher, his wife, and four children as they leave the comfort of their home in America’s Bible-belt to save the people of Congo. It is a fascinating read and I would highly recommend it even though it is not the [...]

The Most Important Hour

Posted by DreamDinners March 14th, 2012

The other day I looked up from cooking dinner and was surprised to see that my kids were creating their own version of my homemade pizza with their play-doh.  It dawned on me how much they watch and learn when we are unaware of them doing so. As we sat down to dinner, we had [...]

Making Memories in the kitchen

Posted by Jean April 16th, 2010

I am one of 10 kids.  I have a lot of fun memories growing up with my family.  Even recently, my husband and I and 7 of my siblings and their spouses went on a cruise to Mexico together.  It was a blast to be vacationing together as a party of 12, and it’s always [...]

Is your life too busy?

Posted by Jean April 10th, 2010

To have a good bedtime with a three year old and a two year old, it’s all about routine.  At least, that’s what I am told.  We eat dinner, play around the house, take a bath, brush our teeth, say our prayers, and then it’s time for bed … right?  Okay, well actually my kids are the [...]

Guest Spotlight: Julie Ward

Posted by Chef Danielle April 6th, 2010

I had the pleasure of being in the home of the Ward Family while Julie was preparing a Dream Dinners.  Most nights Julie comes home from work and prepares dinner with her two little boys playing around her.  It was such a joy to watch as the boys helped set the table as Julie prepared [...]

Guest Spotlight: Amy Reid

Posted by Chef Danielle March 15th, 2010

We asked one of our guests Amy Reid to tell us a little more about her Dream Dinners Experience, her is what she said…   How many people generally eat at your dinner table? 5 people plus 1 baby in a high chair (she is not eating table food yet).  We sometimes have 6 people [...]

What do your kids eat?

Posted by Chef Danielle January 13th, 2010

My daughter is very opinionated about food.  She is not a picky eater in the sense that she wont eat certain things but she definately thinks she can eat what she wants when she wants.  Last night for instance Ryan had a bunch of friends over for a Halo Party (for those of you who don’t [...]

Dinner for Daddy

Posted by Chef Danielle October 16th, 2009

Reagan loves to help me in the kitchen.  One night I decided to let her help “season” her dads dinner.  We did Dream Dinners Thai Beef Kabobs the lazy way just throwing them in a skillet on the stove top, no grill or skewers involed.  Not quite as pretty but just as delicious.  She loved [...]