Dinner
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Food Holidays: September 20, 2025
Sometimes there is so much #Food celebrated on a certain day it’s easier to share everything at one time. That is what happened for September 20th in our home. Check out the #Holidays below and let me know which food you most want to celebrate and why. September 20 National Fried Rice Day #NationalFriedRiceDay which I am sure David wouldn’t mind celebrating with Chinese food I will pass on and Charlie isn’t here to eat with his dad. My brother or Granny Sherry might have Fried Rice with David. I’ve shared a recipe below for you to make your own Fried Rice. Recipe for Fried Rice: Prep Time: 5 mins…
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September 13 National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day #KidsTakeOverTheKitchenDay
Charlie has been cooking since he was 2 and would help me prepare breakfast and lunches for himself and me. Then when Charlie was 4 he took cooking Classes at the Hurst Recreation Center in Hurst, Texas because he couldn’t attend pre-school because his Birthday was in December. Even when Charlie was attending Public School we had him cook one night a week so when he grew up Charlie could prepare meals for himself. Fast forward and Charlie has graduated but he still loves to Cook makes dinner a couple times a month for our family. If Charlie wasn’t so adamant about working from home and not liking people, I…
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Meal Time & Language Time: Using Food Themes to Teach Spanish Naturally
Picture this: It’s dinnertime. Your kids are buzzing around the kitchen, asking what’s for dinner, sneaking tastes, and begging to stir the sauce. Now imagine that same scene… but in Spanish. “¿Qué es eso?” one asks, pointing at the tomatoes. “¡Tomates!” you reply, grinning. Suddenly, your kitchen becomes a Spanish classroom — without anyone even realizing they’re learning. That’s the beauty of teaching Spanish through food. It’s fun, natural, and fits right into your everyday life. No flashcards, no battles, no “sit down and study” meltdowns. Just real words in real life. Here’s how to get started: 1. Name What You See (and Eat!) Start with simple food words: pan (bread),…






