Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Red Onion Jam

If you are interested in taking your steaks to another level, you need to try this recipe.  The buttery steak paired with the sweet and tangy red onion jam explode with flavor.  Whether it may a weekend dinner or a mid-week treat, this steak will surely not disappoint.  If you need some suggestions for side […]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With These 21 Recipes

Cinco de Mayo isn’t just a great excuse for chips and guacamole (as though we needed one anyway), it’s also a wonderful time to celebrate Mexican culture. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, when Mexicans, vastly outnumbered, successfully defended themselves against a French attack on May 5, 1862.  While not a major holiday, […]

How Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner

They (whoever “they” are) always say that kids are more likely to try new foods when they help with the preparation.  While the Thanksgiving turkey might be a big job for little kids, there are a lot of great ways kids can get involved in making Thanksgiving dinner (in and out of the kitchen). In the […]

Fall is Here, Make all the Chili Recipes! (Giveaway)

There’s nothing more delicious than a warm bowl of comfort food on a cool fall day. And since the temperature is starting to drop in Richmond, it’s time to dust off the crockpot or the big stew pot and heat up a bowl of chili. Of course regular ‘ole meat and beans chili is a classic, but if you’re looking […]

You’re Invited to a Dream Taste!

I told you all about my visit to Dream Dinners and how it’s totally saving my busy weeknights.  A lot of people expressed interest on giving it a try so I’m really excited to give Richmondmom readers a special chance to try it for a great price -right before the school year starts! Join me at […]

Balanced Eating on a Budget – The 3 P’s

Do you find yourself constantly overspending on your food budget, or eating the same recipes over and over to stay within your budget? Does the question “What’s for dinner?” cause a panic in your household, followed by getting take-out or fast food? Eating healthy on a budget doesn’t have to be stressful or boring! Just […]

9 Great Ways to Eat Your Hanover Tomatoes

We are in tomato country, friends and it’s tomato season which means there is really no excuse for not being completely overrun by tomatoes right now. Whether you grew your own, picked some up at the farmers market or just went a little overboard at the Hanover Tomato Festival we’ve got a few recipes to use […]

Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A

What would you do for a waffle fry? Chick-Fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day, July 14th, is a chance to prove your love of chicken (or, cows) by dressing up as a cow for a free meal. So here’s how it works: on July 14th, if you dress up in full cow regalia (that’s “head to hoof” in […]

57 Cent Short Stack on IHOP’s Birthday

Kids (and adults) love pancakes and we when we can feed our family for cheap. Mark your calendars and make a brunch date. IHOP is celebrating their 57 years of breakfast with a 57cent short stack on Tuesday, July 7th. From 7am to 7pm on July 7th,  treat your family to three tasty buttermilk pancakes for […]

YUM!! RVA Burger Week is Back!

Eat out this week, hit the gym next week. It’s time to tour your favorite local burger joints (or try something new) during RVA Burger Week. Over 30 Richmond restaurants will feature burgers for just $5 from June 22 – 28, 2015. From classics like the 3 Monkeys angus burger- a whopping ½ lb house angus beef, bacon, choice […]