Like many parents, I want my son to grow up being a better person than his mom and dad.  That includes accomplishing more in life, being a kinder more compassionate person, and being healthier.  

By nature, I am not that interested in cooking. Lately, my interest in cooking has been slowly developing because I want to start serving good, healthy home cooked meals for my family.  I want my son's diet to have a higher percentage of veggies and fruits. 

One of my favorite food gifts to make with my kids when they were little were "Ritz Reese."  At least that was our name for them.

Simple, fast and delicious: Barley, Potato and Carrot Soup is perfect soup for fall and winter. Serve with crusty bread and a salad for a filling meal.