To grill or not to grill, that is the question?

Father’s Day is just a few days away. Do you have cooking plans? Eating out plans? Grilling plans? Here are some great ideas from fellow blogger and father, John Donohue on approaching your Father’s Day celebration.

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What's all the chatter about?

Tricia: Did you click on the “printable recipe cards” link? I just did and it worked. It could have been...

Wendy: This is a great idea! I could not access the link to the toddler menu though.

Rita: Thank you, Lisa. I tried substituting whole-wheat pastry flour for both flours and the muffins are...

lisa: Heather- Yes – Quinoa is a seed, but most of my research in preparing it for baby foods refers to it as a...

lisa: Correct, no salt

kim: Wow, never heard of that one! I’ll have to try it out. What is the substitution ratio?

kim: Coconut oil is usually an acceptable substitution for butter. Maybe it is just because it is summer now, but my...

Tricia: If you are doing a May 2011-current menu (not a 5 day mini though) then you should assume that the recipe...

Tricia: Yes 1 for 1.

kim: Great, thanks for sharing!

Tricia: Oh that sounds amazing! I am definitely going to try it that way very soon. I have some in my freezer.

Heather: This is a great idea! One quick correction, though – quinoa is a seed, not a grain

Sometimes it is...

Heather: I believe this is for babies who are being introduced to whole foods, Lilsunflowerz.

Kim: I love using mashed beans to replace butter!! I’m at half beans, half butter right now but it makes a...

Cheryl: LOVED IT! Served on whole wheat buns with bleu cheese dressing and some bc crumbles, finished off with...

Amy: In pie crust recipes I have successfully swapped butter for shortening in an attempt at whole food substitution....

Julie: I use the enjoy life brand. HH recommended them when you don’t make your own cc. They are soy, dairy,...

SarahM: I made these today and LOVE them! My 3 year old daughter really likes them too! Win!

I used ripe/overripe...

skinny monkey cookies: I agree with the bland comments did not taste good ick!

abbi: We checked the links for the recipe cards and grocery list and they are working fine. Please try to refresh and...

Annett @ Fit Moms Fit Kids Club: I find when baking that if you substitute White Whole Wheat Flour you don’t...

Kelly: Thanks for the comment Laura, this is the diet menu page but I’ll take note for the paleo page. I...

kim: Thanks for sharing! I could not find fully acceptable chocolate chips in my regular grocery store, so just went...

Heather: Can you use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

Bree: Looks delicious can’t wait to try it I’m going to try to make it tonight

Shalene: If you are looking for ways to make your own chocolate chips (they will not be shaped like the chips you...

Andrea: I am confused. if your recipes are for a family of 4, your grocery list says to indicate the number of people...

Michele: I’ve made crab cakes many times and can’t wait to make these. I just might chop a scallion or...

Raye: I am so excited to have found this website! It is just what I have been looking for, however, I cannot print...

Laura: Pancakes were very difficult to make. Ended up adding some gluten free baking mix (I know it is not Paleo). I...