Enjoy zucchini inspired recipes, why moms need an iPhone and a fresh look at photo baby announcements.

Boston Mamas: Zucchini For All. Perfect to suit the abundance at the farmer’s markets, enjoy these zucchini inspired recipes for the whole family.

Car & Caboodle: 10 Reasons Why Moms Need an iPhone. Read the rest »

Find out how to fire up your 4th from the professionals

Who knows the 4th of July better than renowned fireworks specialists the Gruccis? Their heritage dates back to 1850 in Bari, Italy and they have been producers of fireworks for 7 consecutive Presidential Inaugurations.

In the June/July issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray the Gruccis share their favorite Independence Day party treat. Check out their recipe for potato poppers to make your meal explosive.

Sky Blue Potatoes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes Read the rest »

With Memorial Day, Father’s Day and Summer upon us, outdoor entertaining is a welcome change. Make the grill the center of attraction for your next party. Plan a menu that allows your guests to sample various barbecued foods. How about hosting a Kabob Party and offer your guests the opportunity to make their own skewer from a selection of marinated meats, seafood, veggies and even fruits. This will be a fun activity for your guests and will satisfy your kids, and vegetarian friends while engaging the guests in conversation. Read the rest »

Every Day with Rachael Ray makes baking a piece of cake! This sweet recipe for a layer cake is as easy to make as it is to devour.

Designs in a Pinch:

Form zigzags with a fork Read the rest »

Many believe that the gemstone garnet got its name from the pomegranate. The tiny arils of this fruit resemble the garnet’s deep-red color and shape. This recipe mixes the deep-red arils into cottage cheese creating the look of garnets buried in a blanket of snow. Try this simple dish for breakfast. The jewel and snow filling can also be spread onto graham crackers or celery sticks for a crunchy after school snack or meal time side dish. Read the rest »

Spring is in the air and that means Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are upon us. Skip the fancy restaurant this year – it’s time for brunch entertaining and connecting with one another in your home. Your table is your stage so let’s bring on the main attraction – Creating Ambience. We will focus on the table top while creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. It’s all about connecting – when people feel comfortable they are relaxed and readily available for easy conversation. (Use these ideas for any brunch you host.) Read the rest »

This easy spin on chicken tacos from the April issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray will please kids and parents alike!

Chicken Taco Patties
Servings: 4

It’s easy to control the heat on these babies – just serve the jalapenos, taco sauce and extra onion on the side! Read the rest »