Foodie

It's February and love is in the air! Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing says love (to this dessert loving momma, anyway) like a plate full of sweet, delicious Valentine's Day cookies!  I love cooking, baking, and...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the good ol’ USA! Check out these simple and fun patriotic treats that both you and your preschooler will enjoy making—and eating! 1. Red, White, and...

As the hot, hot, HOT Phoenix summer trudges on, we all can use some inspiration in the kitchen… especially when we’re busy with our wonderful kiddos or we don’t feel like standing over a hot stove.  Here are a...

Good morning. It's no secret that we LOVE our coffee! Today's recipe marries the idea of a nice long “cold” brew that is deliciously smooth and bold with the vietnamese style of using sweetened condensed milk for that perfect...

It's Mother's Day and that means you need great Phoenix Brunch ideas! Put away your aprons, take off your hostess hats and make that reservation for a well deserved Sunday Brunch. No quiche to prepare, no dishes to clean up! Just...

My baby just started preschool (insert tearful emoji here).  He is nearly three and we have been fortune enough to be able to have him home with my husband, me, or an entrusted nanny for all of his life....

Have you ever heard another parent say something so simple but so powerful that you knew you’d hide it away in your heart forever? My friend Jessica was talking about being a mother to boys and the sweet love...

Every year when fall rolls around, most people look forward to Starbucks PSL. Me? I immediately crave a pumpkin cream cheese muffin... the PCCM! But at 420 calories and nearly $3 bucks a piece, I had to find an...

Let's talk about BBQ because it's almost Labor Day and those two things seem to go together like cookie dough and ice cream (I have a slight obsession).  I'm not the only one with an obsession though.  The people...

And just like that, it's fall. And while some are counting down the days until Christmas, I'm over here anxiously awaiting Halloween. I love Halloween. Not so much the blood, guts, and gore, but more the super cute kids...

This incredible Guide to Kids Eat Free in Phoenix is sponsored by our friends at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers.  We are so thrilled to feature this amazing resource and hope it saves you and your family a few dollars, while offering...

Looking for a great dining experience in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona? Look no further than the amazing array of restaurants that the area has to offer. From classic American fare to international cuisine, there's something for everyone in this vibrant...

"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods" -James Beard I usually stray away from eating too much bread but during pregnancy I'll give myself a pass, especially when it's come to fresh loaf of Noble Bread.  You'll...

With the craze of all the food trucks around town, it can be hard to decide which truck to grab a bite from.  We really are blessed with some amazing food concepts on wheels and I've been dying to...

We're so lucky in Arizona to have farmer's markets year round but it's in the spring that we can really appreciate them!  My favorite is the Uptown Market on Bethany Home Road and Central Avenue.  There are plenty all...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

One of the first big milestones in a baby's life is getting to try real food.  As a parent, there are a few options to consider with baby food, with the main one being:  Do you buy or make...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

This week Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opened their doors to their first out-of-Chicago pizzeria located centrally in Phoenix at Uptown Plaza (shopping center at Central and Camelback). “We are thrilled with the reception we’ve received for bringing our authentic Chicago-style deep dish pizza...

As parents we know one thing in life is for sure - coffee is essential to living. Now, I’m not a coffee snob, but I do love to go out and grab a cup with friends, or, by myself!...

The Phoenix Moms team was invited by Hopdoddy to try out their delicious burgers and fun variety of french fries and sweet potato fries. It was so nice for our team to get together and reconnect at this fun...

It's the season! You know the season for pumpkins, colored leaves and costumes! Your going to be seeing lots of pumpkin eats around these parts and we aren't ashamed of it one bit. Hehe! For this Foodie Friday Guest post we are...

Ugh, choosing a place to eat out with the fam. I'll admit, as a nutritionist, I'm pickier than most moms because I'm often on the hunt for places that serve something other than macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets....

The North Phoenix Moms Blog Family Directory is LIVE and we are so excited to share it with you!  We are thrilled to be able to connect YOU, our readers, with incredible businesses in various areas that we regularly...

  Like most households, mornings are busy for us. We are rushing to get the kids fed and ready for their designated locations for the day—school, daycare, playdate, etc. Mornings that are filled with debates over who is wearing what...