Getting Picky Eaters to Clean Their Plate: Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes Kids Will Love
Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes: A Sneaky Way to Get More Nutrition Into Picky Eaters As a mom of three kids, (including the husband lol) I know the struggle of getting the kids to eat their veggies and other nutritious foods. It can be a battle at mealtimes to get anything green or unfamiliar onto their […]
Peace, Love, and Onigiri – How to Stop Mall Food Fights Before They Start
Alright moms and dads, gather round because I’ve got the scoop on how to make onigiri at home for a fraction of the price! As any parent knows, taking the kids to the mall can often turn into a battle of wills thanks to longing stares at the food court. Been there, done that, right? […]
Life’s Little Indulgences: Creamy Truffle Pasta with Bacon and Peas
As any foodie gal knows, you can’t help but be inspired when discovering a dish that speaks to your soul. The other night when meeting friends at Gateway’s trendy A Mano Italian restaurant, I fell hard for their pillowy Garganelli Bianco pasta dish. Tossed with earthy truffle butter, velvety cream and sweet petite peas, each […]
Pho You Very Much: Satisfying Quick Pho Recipe in 30 Minutes
As a busy mom, I’m always on the hunt for quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals to fuel our busy family. During a recent trip to my local grocery, I spied a mysterious cardboard box labeled “Instant Pho Cubes” and decided to give it a try. Much to my surprise, this “Instant Pho” turned out to […]
Easy Paella Negra – An Improvised Squid Ink Rice Dish for Special Weekends
Hello friends! April here from Relax Lang Mom.com sharing another one of my improvised weekend dinner ideas using pantry staples. And today, it’s gonna be Paella Negra! The other day I was browsing the shelves at the local grocery store looking for inspiration when I spotted a pack of Clara Ole Pasta Negra Pasta Sauce. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Making Fluffy Ube Pancakes at Home
What’s the deal with Ube Pancakes? Why everyone’s going crazy for this purple root! Have you been seeing pictures of fluffy purple ube pancakes popping up all over your social media feeds lately? If you’re anything like me a few months ago, you’re probably wondering – what even is ube? Ube, pronounced “oo-bay”, is a […]
Steamed Puto Cake With Salted Eggs
One of the cakes I always loved growing up, especially during Christmas and holiday seasons, are the steamed cakes we call Puto cake here in the Philippines. Puto, which literally translates to “steamed rice cake” in English, brings back such fond childhood memories for me. They were a staple homemade snack in our home that […]