It's a struggle as old as time itself: you want your children to eat nutritious lunches, they want lunches full of little store-bought packages of sweet and salty things. Aiming for a compromise?

There are a wide range of flowers that are edible, such as begonias, sunflowers, roses, violets and gardenias. Not only can the petals be washed and used in salads or as garnish, but they can also be combined with sugar and a little food color to make a delicately flavored enhancement for teas, baked goods and desserts.

Once you have learned the basic chicken soup, you can divide the broth and meat, then add a variety of different ingredients to make endless combinations!

Put all ingredients in a bowl and blend with pastry cutter till course.  Press into bottom and sides of 9" pie plate.  Bake 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F.

One of the easiest traps to fall into when money is tight is to eat unhealthy foods. Healthy foods seem to be so expensive, after all. However, there are ways to save money while eating healthier foods. Yes, you can skip the ramen noodle section of your grocery store and still feed your family well.

A large family with specialized diets can do it, so can you! 

Cooking for a family and staying within a budget is tricky, but it can be done.  We feed eight people, two who must eat a gluten free diet, and three who are allergic to milk.

Yummy Mexican Chicken Casserole that Melts in Your Mouth

Mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Mix until well combined. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan lined with baking parchment.