Grasshopper New Media Presents...

Last week we talked about things to do with the berries you’ve picked, like making jam, freezing or canning, or making fruit smoothies. This week I’d like to talk about some fresh fruit recipes. Working more fruits (and vegetables) into the kids’ diet is something I’ve been focusing on, so I try to […]

So. You’ve gone out with the kids are picked some berries. Now what do you do with them?
For starters, there’s always the “wash and eat” option. My boys love fresh berries. I do sprinkle a little sugar over anything tart.
The next thing I usually do with berries is make […]

Berry season is upon us here in Michigan, so I thought I’d write a series of posts on preserving fruits and vegetables. Let’s face it: food prices are rising quickly and there is savings in picking and processing the food yourself. Added bonus: you’re in control of the ingredients and the quality of […]

We’re scheduled to finish our lessons in two weeks, and then summer vacation will commence. I do have some academic plans for the summer months, but they’re very light-weight and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes after breakfast. If we keep fresh on all they’ve learned then my hope is that next […]

When September arrives, I will breathe a sigh of relief. For the first time, Jack will be purchasing lunch at the school cafeteria, as Ben has done for some years now. What’s that you say? You wonder why this sea change is such a big deal to me? Let me explain. […]