Brian Stewart is BACK! Our resident cookbook expert and host of the popular podcast Salt + Spine podcast is back for our 2nd annual cookbook gift guide episode. Brian shares his picks for the best cookbooks of 2019 for parents, new cooks, and more. Plus both Stacie and Meghan share the cookbooks that are on their personal wish lists this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Our goal is always this: to give you the tools to make the most out of your kitchen for weeknights, busy mornings, and every moment in between. We’re entering holiday baking season full speed and we know that you have obligations that require cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls and we don’t want you to get overwhelmed. This week we’re joined by Cindy Rahe — professional food photographer and recipe developer who specializes in beautiful baked goods — to have a reality check about holiday baking. H...
Dec 02, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Following up from last week’s episode on what to feed a crowd, we’re here to help you handle Thanksgiving leftovers that we know you’ll be rich in this week. You know we’re sharing our favorite recipes for making the most of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and more (that our families love); But we’re also putting on our food professional hats to talk how to safely and practically deal with leftovers everyday too so that you can avoid food waste and never eat a stale meal again. HIS WEEK’S EPIS...
Nov 25, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The holidays are upon us and, for many, that means cooking for a crowd. If you’re not a frequent entertainer, figuring out how to cook for 20 people, or maybe even just 8, can be daunting. This week, we spend time going over the nitty gritty of how to think about serving a crowd, what to feed them, and how much to make. Stress no more: We’ve got you covered, from menu ideas to how many ounces of pie you should buy. THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR NEW FAVE BAKING SHORTCUT: OREGON FRUI...
Nov 18, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Okay, family cooks: time to show us your tots! Or maybe it’s that we’re showing you ours. Either way: no, we’re not getting freaky. Rather, we’re talking tater tots. Because the beautifully golden brown nuggets of deliciousness can be so much more than a novelty treat. This week, we invite the guy who wrote the book on tots (literally!) to tell us how to use tater tots to turn simple, fast dinners into sure wins — especially with the kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...
Nov 11, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 65
One-pot meals are widely considered the most powerful tool in a busy home cook’s toolbox. And we agree — when done right. “Dump and stir” dinners run the risk of tasting as good as they sound (which is to say not good at all), which is why we invited one-pot meal expert Beth Lipton to help us make sure that we’re making our one-pot meals correctly. And that starts with ditching the notion that you have to use a pot. Listen for more mind-blowing tips that ensure your one vessel meals are well bal...
Nov 04, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 64
“Feed Yourself First!” Inspiring words, or a saying you’d see on a gimmicky wall plaque? We’re not sure (both maybe?), but we think it's worth a conversation. And not just one about food. Because while it sounds nice — maybe even helpful — to have experts encouraging you to cook only things you love or let go of the guilt of eating whatever you want, we’re not so sure that’s actually helpful. Since helpful is our goal, we explore the many ways that you can nourish yourself and find more joy whil...
Oct 28, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We once said that we think sauces are the secret to better weeknight meals and one of you said that we should really explain ourselves: so here we are! But don’t just take our word for it. We’ve brought on two sauce masters to talk to us about everything from their favorite sauces to improvising a sauce from scratch, how to make sauces ahead and how to freeze them too. Because when you have a good sauce within arm’s reach, you have a quick and easy way to add flavor to your cooking in no time Th...
Oct 21, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 62
You guys, we did it! We’ve cleared up a long-standing kitchen debate: what’s the difference between “dinner shortcuts” and “shortcut dinners,” and which is more important. Because we know you’ve been dying to know. AND… not only did we finally get the job done, but we also enlisted special ops dinner expert, Kelsey Nixon. So we’re pretty sure our answer is definitive: They are, in fact, different, and you need both. Get the deets and also each of our favorite shortcuts — both kinds. This week’s ...
Oct 13, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
We’ve accidentally started a quarterly series wherein we talk about what we are eating each season. Fall is a busy time for parents, it is also the start of holiday cooking. Classroom parties, trick-or-treat eats — all that cooking is closer than we think. This week we’re very simply talking about our fall pantries and what we really want to cook and bake (if you’re Meghan) this season. This week’s episode is made possible by MadeGood Foods and Banza Chickpea Pasta . See acast.com/privacy for pr...
Oct 07, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We dare you to ask us if every one of our 180 school lunches (per kid!) is inspired. — because, duh. No way. But we know someone whose lunches ARE always inspired. And she’s not a new mom either. In this episode, we tap school lunch packing master Gillian Fein of LaLa Lunchbox for all the tips on staying creative. Because she’s managed it for 10 years with 3 kids, so yea, we’ll take whatever she’s got. This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta and MadeGood Foods . Be sure to v...
Sep 30, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
If you’re anything like us, restricted spending is the first thing that comes to mind when budgeting. Not fun. Also not the full picture. This week, we speak with Amiyrah Martin of 4 Hats and Frugal for her fresh take on how to pack school lunches on a budget. From how she employs her kids to Mother Nature (you read right) in the process of staying on budget, Amiyrah shares the low down on keeping school lunch frugal and fun. This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta and Cabot...
Sep 23, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Yes, we are talking about snacks again. Much like your kids who keep asking for them in between meals, all our listeners (and our IRL parent friends) have been asking for more snack ideas and some guidance on smart snacks. This week we have Nutritionist (and Mom) Andrea Mathis (of Beautiful Eats and Things ) and she’s guiding us through snack times, healthful snacks for our kids, and snacks for us busy parents — because hello, we’re hungry between meals too! Join us as we talk through our curren...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Junk food. So delicious. So fun. So… controversial? We attempt to define junk food and, well, kinda fail. Because in the end, all food exists on a nutritional continuum and where you draw your line has to do with personal factors that cause us to land in all different places. So where does this conversation net out? We share where each of us lands, why we land there (including acknowledging our hypocrisies), and how we talk to our kids about junk food in hopes that exposing it all gives you food...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Pizza is a beloved family food — it is cheap, readily available, and can even be a vehicle for getting them to eat more vegetables. We recognize that delivery might be faster, so this week we’re debating the merits of making pizza from scratch at home. Do you shortcut the dough? Skip homemade sauce? And what is the best cheese for pizza at home anyway? We’re covering it all (or most of it anyway) in the next 60 minutes. This week’s episode is made possible by Cabot Cheese. Visit cabotcheese.coop...
Sep 02, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Coffee fuels our parenting — we’re drinking it hot, cold, and leftover from the microwave. How does this modeled behavior impact our kids’ drive to drink coffee? Moreover what is the collective obsession between kids and tweens love of Starbucks. This week Stacie’s oldest joins us to talk about caffeine consumption among his peers and what he thinks about caffeine, Frappachinos and all the sugar in his favorite drinks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquir...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 54
Tweens are much like toddlers in many ways that mirror general child development— including picky eating tendencies. The combination of pickiness and growing autonomy can be disastrous for a parent who cares if their rapidly growing tween, gets food that actually nourishes them. School lunch is the hardest meal of the day, since it's so thoroughly out of our hands. This week we share the trials, tribulations and tips for making sure your tween eats a healthy lunch all school year long. See acast...
Aug 19, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Being a fully functioning human at 6 am is hard. As much as we have the idea that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” drilled into our collective conscious, we just cannot deal with having to feed ourselves and our kids a healthy meal every morning from scratch. That’s why make ahead breakfasts are critical to eating well in the morning. Sure, make ahead breakfasts will make your back-to-school season better, but there are many seasons of parenting where a prepped-and-ready or self...
Aug 11, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We’re kicking off our back to school series with this energy: There is no time, we feel side swiped by back to school even though we knew it was coming for months. We thought we were prepared, but there are still 10 million more things to do. So this week, we’re taking a moment to stop, breathe, accept the crazy energy, and taking a look back at what worked for school lunches and our back to school spoilers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https:...
Aug 05, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 51
As we close out our mini summer season, we wanted to talk about another universally loved summer treat: s’mores! But it turns out that not everyone no the DIJFY crew is team graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Meghan and Stacie talk about the trouble with summer busyness, travel snacks and then Stacie gets free s’more’s therapy from cookbook author Dan Whalen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Its hot. No one wants to heat up the stove at the hottest part of the day to cook dinner, yet our families still expect to eat. Even harder? They are extra hungry after hot days at camp, sunny days at the pool, and those wicked travel days that summer brings. This week we’re bringing you all of our favorite no cook and low-cook summer meals for our families and we’re sharing our secrets for making salads your kids will actually eat. Hint: ditch the lettuce! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
Jul 15, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We can’t have a summer season without talking about the most iconic cooking method of summer: grilling. This week, we’re walking you through the numerous ways that the grill can make life as the family cook easier, cooler, and more delicious. As we get into the subject of grilling, Stacie reveals her personal obstacles to getting to the grill while Meghan dives deep into her own love story with the grill (thanks, Alton Brown). You know we’re sharing all our favorite recipes, tips, plus we spend ...
Jul 08, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Whatever you call them — Popsicles, freeze pops, ice pops, freezies, Otter Pops — easy homemade popsicle recipes never fail to save the day. And when you know how to make them nutritious, the sky’s the limit. Listen for everything you need to know to make Popsicles sweet, healthy, and good for breakfast. Or dinner, too, if you’re Meghan! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv...
Jul 01, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of weight loss, experiences with disordered eating, and other sensitive topics related to dieting and diet culture. We’re kicking off the summer season with bikini body talk! When we recently confided in each other that we feel guilty —and even like bad feminists — for wanting to lose weight, we realized it was time to talk. In this week’s episode, we chat about body positivity, Intuitive Eating, Healthy At Every Size, and the anti-diet movement ...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In talking to MS, RD, and cookbook author, Katie Morford, about her book Prep: The Essential College Cookbook , we realized that it's more than a quintessential collection of recipes that kids should know how to make before leaving home. It's a fantastic, simple guide for any beginner home cook, regardless of age. We talk about the basic kitchen skills we all need to master and the recipes that help us master them well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inqui...
Jun 10, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 44
As we begin to wind down season two, we share the recipes we’re cooking and think you should be cooking too. These are our lifesavers, the back-pocket recipes saving us from take-out night after night. We share the recipes with notes on what makes each great and how it can easily be adapted to suit your family, schedule, and budget too. This is our cheat sheet. And now it’s yours too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...
Jun 03, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 43
One of the questions we’re most frequently asked is how to get kids to eat vegetables. The answer is easy: Make ‘em taste good. Turning that answer into a reality at your dinner table… not so much. In this episode, we invite toddler mama and anti-diet registered dietician Min Kwon to talk about how to make vegetables appealing to kids (and to grown ups too). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https...
May 27, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Freezer meals have long had a negative connotation, but if you embrace it, your freezer will come to hold the most useful stock in your kitchen. Stacie & Meghan go over what to freeze, what not to freeze, and how to freeze it to make weeknight cooking quick and easy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 20, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Hummus, hummus, the magical dip, the more you use it, the more you … get to relax about dinner, because, you guys, this stuff really is magic. It’s kid-friendly, high in protein, and good for way more than a snack or lunch. Once you start using hummus as more than a sandwich spread or a dip for veggies and pita chips, a world of 10-20 minute dinner options opens up before you. From how to turn it into a pasta sauce to using it to transform a boring rotisserie chicken into an exciting meal, we sh...
May 13, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On some level, we all know it: Pasta is a kitchen hero. But have you grasped the many reasons why that’s so? Or how to put it to best use no matter what the circumstance? Or how to cook it perfectly? In this episode, we share ALL the pasta tips, recipes, and ideas, from ones that will help you have more fun in the kitchen with your kids to others that will get you out of the kitchen faster. Because pasta can do both, and so much more too. Show notes for this episode and more can be found at didn...
May 06, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 38
