Cook It Real Good
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to the Cook It Real Good Podcast - Shortcuts to Success in the Kitchen. Discover helpful hacks, timeless tips and rocking recipes that will have you conquering the kitchen, one dish at a time. This podcast is hosted by Cassie Heilbron, the food blogger behind the popular food blog Cook It Real Good. Cassie shares her secrets and chats to fellow food bloggers and food experts to bring you the inside scoop. For more information you can find Cassie at www.cookitrealgood.com or on Facebook or Instagram at @CookItRealGood.
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Episodes
How to Make Toffee
November 29, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThis week's episode is all about toffee! The holidays are coming up and toffee makes a wonderful treat to share or to give us gifts to friends and family. I chat with Heather from Browned Butter Blondie who shares all her tips and tricks for making toffee successfully. Heather has a long history with toffee, including owning a toffee business, so she definitely knows her stuff! We chat ingredients, toppings, common mistakes and how to store toffee to keep it fresh for weeks. Grab all th...
REWIND: Making Holiday Cooking Easier
November 22, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week's episode is a rewind episode. I'm taking us all the way back to episode 15 where I chatted to Lauren from the food blog Hunger Thirst Play about making holiday cooking easier. Even though the holidays may look a little bit different this year, many of you have told me you're excited to keep traditions alive, even if that means making a large feast and delivering it to the door step of your family members. Lauren shares some wonderful tips on how to make holiday cooking as ...
Preparing for Thanksgiving
November 15, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week's episode is all about Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is coming up in just a few weeks for all my American friends, so I reached out to Barbara from Barbara Bakes to share her tips about how to prepare for the big day. Barbara shares a lot of tips on how to pull the meal together without stress, and she also has some great ideas for those who's celebrations look a bit different this year with a smaller group. The holidays this year may look a little different this year, but that d...
How to Bring the Flavours of the World to Your Home
November 01, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week's episode is all about bringing the flavours of the world to your home cooking. I chat with Laura and Sarah from the food blog Wandercooks who share tips on how to get a taste for different cuisines when we aren't travelling, where to source unique ingredients and how to create special food experiences at home. 2020 has been far from the year of travel and I know many of us have itchy feet wondering when we'll be able to jump on a plane to a far off destination next. But whi...
Italian Cooking 101
October 25, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week's episode is all about Italian cooking! I chat with Marcella from the food blog Marcellina in Cucina. Marcella shares her knowledge of Italian cooking and family recipes on her blog, and was so kind to share them with us in today's chat. Fair warning - this episode is going to make you very very hungry! Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/59. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Italian Cooking 101
October 25, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis week's episode is all about Italian cooking! I chat with Marcella from the food blog Marcellina in Cucina. Marcella shares her knowledge of Italian cooking and family recipes on her blog, and was so kind to share them with us in today's chat. Fair warning - this episode is going to make you very very hungry! Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/59.
Shortcuts to Getting Dinner on the Table
October 18, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week's episode is all about shortcuts to getting dinner on the table! I chat with Lorie from the food blog Lemons + Zest. Lorie believes that delicious, homemade food does not have to be a chore. Her recipes are simple, and no nonsense—if she can’t make it with a toddler attached to her leg, then it’s not happening. Lorie spills her secrets for how she feeds her family night after night efficiently and without stress. You're going to love this episode! Get all the links discussed i...
How to Practice Mindful Cooking
October 11, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week's episode is a little bit different! We're chatting about mindfulness in relation to cooking. I chat with Ada, founder of Marmalade + Kindness. Ada is an accredited mindfulness teacher and shares her advice for incorporating mindful cooking into our daily life, as well as tips for sustainability in the kitchen. If you've found yourself feeling stressed out at meal times, or have been trying to add meditation and mindfulness into your day, you'll love this episode. For all t...
Baking for Beginners
October 04, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week's episode is all about baking! I chat with Vee from Vee the Baker who shares all her advice for baking beginners. We discuss what tools every baker should have, the ingredients to have on hand that will get you baking a whole host of things and also some good beginners recipes. Oh and probably the most fun part - how to rescue baking flops! Get all the links discussed by visiting the show notes - cookitrealgood.com/56. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Baking Bread for Beginners
September 27, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week's episode is all about baking bread! Bread baking at home has had quite the resurgence over the past few years, but especially during the pandemic. I chat with Rachel Ballard from Feast and Farm who shares her advice for how to get started and all the essentials that will help you along the way. If you've ever thought about making a sourdough starter, or saw people on Instagram baking bread and thought "hey I can do that", the good news is you can and with Rachel's tips you'll ...
Episode 54 - Chef Tips That Will Transform Your Home Cooking
September 20, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday's episode is all about chef secrets that actually make a difference in your home cooking. I chat with Nicole Schwegman, host of the podcast BFF with the Chef. Nicole is a home chef and food enthusiast who celebrates with her stomach and travels with her taste buds. On BFF with the Chef, she aims to help people benefit from the knowledge she seeks out every day, bringing them the very best inspiration, guidance, and tips from the chefs and culinary professionals she admires. Nicole ...
Chef Tips That Will Transform Your Home Cooking
September 20, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday's episode is all about chef secrets that actually make a difference in your home cooking. I chat with Nicole Schwegman, host of the podcast BFF with the Chef. Nicole is a home chef and food enthusiast who celebrates with her stomach and travels with her taste buds. On BFF with the Chef, she aims to help people benefit from the knowledge she seeks out every day, bringing them the very best inspiration, guidance, and tips from the chefs and culinary professionals she admires. Nicole ...
The Lazy Genius Guide to Enjoying Dinner Time
September 13, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week's episode is for anyone who's ever found themselves frustrated at having to make dinner night after night… ok yes that's all of us! I chat with Kendra Adachi, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way and creator of The Lazy Genius Podcast. As a systems expert and professional permission giver, Kendra helps others stop doing it all for the sake of doing what matters. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three kids. Kendra shares her tips for how to ...
Cooking Chicken 101
September 06, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBToday's episode is all about chicken! I chat with Natasha Bull from the popular food blog Salt and Lavender. If you've searched for a chicken recipe online chances are you've come across one of Natasha's. Salt & Lavender is all about tasty recipes that are made from scratch and easy to prepare. Natasha believes that delicious recipes made from good quality ingredients shouldn't have to be complicated or overly time-consuming. She strives to make her recipes approachable for the averag...
How to Keep Food Fresh for Longer
August 30, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBToday's episode is all about how to keep fresh food fresh for longer. I chat with MarisaMoore from MarisaMoore.com. Marisa is a registered dietitian nutritionist living in Atlanta, GA. She uses her blog to share (mostly) vegetarian recipes and credible nutrition information. I was lucky enough to meet Marisa on a bus last year at the Everything Food Conference in Utah and I'm so glad I did because I've learnt so much from her already. Recently she shared an Instagram video about keepin...
Sneak Peek for Season 2 & Introducing The Cooking Hotline
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA little check in to let you know about upcoming episodes for season 2 and to introduce The Cooking Hotline! If you've ever had a burning question for myself or one of my guests, here's your chance to ask it! I want to hear all your cooking questions in voice memo form. It can be anything! You've got questions, I want to give you answers. Share yours by recording a memo and sending it via email to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode. You ca...
Common Baking Problems & How to Solve Them
June 14, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBToday's episode is all about common baking problems and how to solve them. I chat with Sylvie from A Baking Journey. Sylvie was born in Belgium and moved to Melbourne here in Australia in 2014. She is an architect-turned-baker and owner of the blog A Baking Journey, where she develops and shares delicious sweet and savoury baking recipes with a French twist. Her goal is to make baking accessible to anyone! Sylvie is my go-to when I come across baking problems myself, and I've spent hour...
Make Better Dinners with Less Fuss
May 31, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBToday's episode is all about how to make better dinners with less fuss! That's my guest Paula's motto and one that I think we can all get behind. Paula Hingley is a former chef turned food blogger and YouTuber. She started How To Make Dinner as a way of helping home cooks streamline their dinner making process by introducing them to the clever tricks and techniques used in professional kitchens. Also, it has been her lifelong dream to have her own cooking show. Since finishing culinary ...
Get Your Kids to Eat Anything
May 24, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week is all about getting your kids to eat anything. I chat with Emily from A Mummy Too who literally wrote the book on this and generously shares her knowledge with us in today's chat. Emily lives in Nottingham with her husband Mark, her son JD (12), her daughter Jay (8) and their guinea pig Barbas (5). She founded her blog A Mummy Too in 2011, born out of a love of family, food and photography. She released her book Get Your Kids To Eat Anything in 2019. Now an award-winning blogg...
Indian Cooking for Beginners
May 17, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBToday's episode is all about Indian cooking! I chat with Meena from Hooked on Heat who shares her tips and tricks for getting started with Indian cooking at home. Meena is a freelance food writer, recipe developer and cooking instructor based in, Ontario, Canada. She is also the author of two cookbooks, Knack Indian Cooking and 500 Indian Dishes. Not only does she try to simplify traditional cooking methods without compromising on taste, but she also loves to experiment with different ingr...
Gluten-Free Baking for Beginners
May 10, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBToday's episode is all about gluten free baking. If you've been a long time listener of this podcast you'll probably remember many of the food bloggers we've had as guests have mentioned they're biggest cooking disasters have been with gluten free baking. So I thought it would be great to have a special guest on to give us some tips for mastering it. And that person is Alex from the food blog It's Not Complicated Recipes. The blog reflects Alex's approach to cooking. She likes it to be ...
Teaching Kids to Cook
May 03, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBToday's episode is all about getting kids into the kitchen. I know many parents are at home with kids right now, trying to keep them entertained and their minds active. Cooking is definitely an activity that can tick all the boxes, and set them up with life skills that will serve them well into the future. I chat with Jessica Braider from the blog The Scramble. Jessica is a certified health coach and mother of two active and playful boys. As the CEO of The Scramble, she fulfils her pass...
How to Make Jam
April 26, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBToday's episode will teach you how to make your own jam! I chat with Kathie from the blog Homespun Seasonal Living. Kathie N. Lapcevic is a blogger and teacher living in northwest Montana. She embraces a simple and seasonal life in which she works and is often found either making a mess in the garden or in the kitchen. Kathie takes us through what we need to make jam, how to safely store it and some awesome recipe ideas. Get all the links discussed in today's episode by visiting the show...
Making the Most of Fresh Produce
April 19, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBToday's episode is going to teach you to get the most out of your fresh produce… and save some money along the way! I chat to Angi Schneider from the blog SchneiderPeeps. Angi has been growing and preserving food for more than 25 years and lives on a 1.5-acre homestead with her family on the Gulf Coast of Texas. She loves helping others discover the joy of gardening, preserving food, and living a more simple life. She shares her own journey of simple living on her blog, SchneiderPeeps and e...
How to Make Two Ingredient Dough
April 12, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBToday's episode is all about two ingredient dough! In this super special episode I chat to my resident two ingredient dough expert - ME! That's right, it's another solo episode. I got on the two ingredient dough train last year and went all in. I'm fairly certain I have roughly 10 recipes using it on the blog now. I'm obsessed! It's so simple and easy to make, and it's the perfect base for so many recipes. And since many of us are at home right now, trying to keep busy, or keep kids busy...
Cooking with Tofu
April 05, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week's episode is all about Tofu! I chat with Anna Rider, a food writer who documents kitchen experiments on GarlicDelight.com with the help of her physicist and taste-testing husband Alex. She has an insatiable appetite for noodles 🍜 and believes in cooking without following recipes. You can find her kitchen creations on GarlicDelight.com and other media outlets, including The Spruce Eats, Forbes, NBC News, The Kitchn, and Macheesmo. Anna and Alex started Garlic Delight after gaining...
All About Butter
March 29, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week's episode is all about BUTTER! I chat with Leslie from the popular food blog Stress Baking. Leslie lives in coastal Massachusetts with her husband and their pets, and spends her days working remotely as a technical program manager for a software company. In her spare time she runs Stress Baking as a way to share the recipes she created, sometimes along with the stories about how the recipes came to be. Jumping into the kitchen helps her channel her anxiety and stress into a const...
All Things Mediterranean Cheese
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBToday's episode is all about Mediterranean Cheeses! I chat with Alexis Gavriel from Olympus Cheese, a Brisbane-based cheese company. Alexis and her family manufacture halloumi, feta, ricotta and yoghurts, among other things. I met Alexis about a year ago when I was lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour of the Olympus factory here in Coorparoo. I quickly discovered how passionate and proud Alexis and the Gavriel family are about their business and their products. I loved getting to s...
Your Air Fryer Questions Answered
March 15, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIn today's very special solo episode answer all your air fryer questions! Learn about the different types of air fryers, why you need one and what you can make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chemistry of Cooking
March 08, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBToday's episode is all about the chemistry of cooking. I chat with Amber, a molecular biologist by training, who currently duel wields the worlds of wildlife research and chef work. She asserts that to two are more interconnected then you would think. Amber got interested in food science in university during the peak of the molecular gastronomy craze and has since found the realities of yeast, starches, and caramelization even more fun. On her blog, Twists & Zests, she focuses on seasonal ...
Feeding Your Family Without the Stress
March 01, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBToday's episode is for all the busy parents out there. I chat with Marie from Feed Your Family Tonight who shares her secrets for how to get dinner on the table as easily and stress free as possible. Marie Fiebach is a married mother of four active kids aged 12-17. In 2017 she founded Feed Your Family Tonight to help busy families eat dinner together at home and recapture a little calm in the crazy. She is a cookbook author, podcaster, and has a weekly cooking segment on her local ABC aff...
The Chemistry Behind Baking
February 23, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week's episode is going to teach you the chemistry behind baking. I chat with Julie from Bunsen Burner Bakery, who breaks down each ingredient of a classic cake to let us know what they do, what reaction we're looking for and substitutions that we can make. Julie has a PhD in biochemistry and works in a bioengineering lab designing better assays for scientific research. But on nights and weekends, she trades in her pipettes and flasks for measuring cups and baking pans, and blogs at B...
Using Culinary Science for Better Cooking
February 16, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis episode will teach you how to achieve better home cooking through science. I chat with Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and certified food scientist with a passion for helping home cooks get a good dinner on the table. On her website JessicaGavin.com, she inspires her readers to embrace the science behind cooking. She’s worked full time in research and development as a nutrition formulation scientist for 12 years, and food blogging for over 7 years. In that time she earne...
How to Cook Like a Pro
February 09, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week's episode is going to teach you how to cook like a pro! I chat with Jennifer Farley, the creator of Savory Simple, a blog dedicated to well-tested, reliable recipes and tutorials. Her goal is to help home cooks be fearless in the kitchen! Jennifer graduated from the Culinary Arts program at L’Academie de Cuisine in 2010, and she has worked as a line cook, pastry chef and cooking instructor. Before attending culinary school, she worked for 10 years at a photography studio, where s...
Slow Cooker 101
February 02, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDo you have a slow cooker sitting in the back of the cupboard not being used? Well today's episode is for you! Erin from Suburban Simplicity shares all her tips for getting the most out of your slow cooker year round. Since its founding in 2015, Suburban Simplicity has provided an outlet for like-minded women to connect and share their methods for how to create a home life you love. It has become a trusted resource for advice on simple, modern homemaking, appearing on Oprah Magazine, Go...
How To Find A Great Recipe
January 26, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThis week's episode is all about how to tell a good recipe from a bad. So we've all found a recipe on the internet that we've made that's been a bit meh right? There's nothing more heart-breaking than buying all these ingredients and spending time to make something that just doesn't turn out right, especially when we've followed all the instructions to a tee. And that's where today's guest Kate comes in. Kate is a home cook that's been in the kitchen since she can remember. Like many nin...
How to Find a Great Recipe
January 26, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week's episode is all about how to tell a good recipe from a bad. So we've all found a recipe on the internet that we've made that's been a bit meh right? There's nothing more heart-breaking than buying all these ingredients and spending time to make something that just doesn't turn out right, especially when we've followed all the instructions to a tee. And that's where today's guest Kate comes in. Kate is a home cook that's been in the kitchen since she can remember. Like many nin...
How to Get Your Kids to Eat What You Prepare
January 19, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBToday's episode is all about how to get your kids to eat what you prepare! I chat with Melissa, the woman behind the food blogger MamaGourmand. Melissa is a Midwestern wife and mother of four who obsesses about food, loves to prepare gourmet-quality recipes, but is always short on time and energy. Daily, you’ll find Melissa working out at the local YMCA, creating a calorie deficit so she can have dessert. Possibly...it might also have something to do with the free childcare. Her recipes t...
How To Get Your Kids To Eat What You Prepare
January 19, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBToday's episode is all about how to get your kids to eat what you prepare! I chat with Melissa, the woman behind the food blogger MamaGourmand. Melissa is a Midwestern wife and mother of four who obsesses about food, loves to prepare gourmet-quality recipes, but is always short on time and energy. Daily, you'll find Melissa working out at the local YMCA, creating a calorie deficit so she can have dessert. Possibly...it might also have something to do with the free childcare. Her recipes t...
How to Batch Cook
January 12, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday's episode is all about batch cooking! I chat with my friend Katie Trant from the popular food blog Hey Nutrition Lady. Katie is a university-trained nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health and Master of Science in Nutrition. She's passionate about fad-free nutrition, real food, a champion of body positivity and intuitive eating, and a meal-planning lunch-packing whiz. Hey Nutrition Lady is where Katie leans in on her science background and uses criti...
How To Batch Cook
January 12, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBToday's episode is all about batch cooking! I chat with my friend Katie Trant from the popular food blog Hey Nutrition Lady. Katie is a university-trained nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health and Master of Science in Nutrition. She's passionate about fad-free nutrition, real food, a champion of body positivity and intuitive eating, and a meal-planning lunch-packing whiz. Hey Nutrition Lady is where Katie leans in on her science background and uses criti...
Setting Yourself Up For Success In The Kitchen
January 05, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBToday's episode is all about how to set yourself up for success in the kitchen. I chat with Tara from the popular food blog, Tara Teaspoon. Tara has created thousands of original recipes that inspire people to spend more time in the kitchen, and enjoy food with friends and family. She makes delicious things and food styles for magazines, books, television and food brands. Before creating her blog, TaraTeaspoon.com, she was the Food Director of Ladies' Home Journal magazine, and Food Edito...
Setting Yourself Up for Success in the Kitchen
January 05, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday's episode is all about how to set yourself up for success in the kitchen. I chat with Tara from the popular food blog, Tara Teaspoon. Tara has created thousands of original recipes that inspire people to spend more time in the kitchen, and enjoy food with friends and family. She makes delicious things and food styles for magazines, books, television and food brands. Before creating her blog, TaraTeaspoon.com, she was the Food Director of Ladies’ Home Journal magazine, and Food Edito...
How to Make Healthy Eating Easier
December 29, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBToday's episode is all about how to make healthy eating easier. I chat to Debra Klein, a health coach, culinary instructor and publisher of the blog DebraKlein.Com. Debra helps women find their own version of healthy that is sustainable within their busy lives. I know that as the new year approaches many of us start to think more about healthy eating, especially after an overly indulgent season, and Debra has some great simple ideas to get us back on track. Get all the links discussed in...
How To Make Healthy Eating Easier
December 29, 2019 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBToday's episode is all about how to make healthy eating easier. I chat to Debra Klein, a health coach, culinary instructor and publisher of the blog DebraKlein.Com. Debra helps women find their own version of healthy that is sustainable within their busy lives. I know that as the new year approaches many of us start to think more about healthy eating, especially after an overly indulgent season, and Debra has some great simple ideas to get us back on track. Get all the links discussed in...
Mastering the Perfect Cocktail
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBToday's episode is all about how to master the perfect cocktail. Elaine Benoit started her food blog, Dishes Delish, in August of 2015 not only because she wanted to start a business, but she wanted to share her food and cocktail recipes with the world. Much to her surprise, Elaine’s cocktails recipes have gained such popularity that she tripled her traffic in less than 4 months! Her cocktails have taken over by being the most popular posts on her blog. So, with kicking and screaming (a...
Mastering The Perfect Cocktail
December 22, 2019 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday's episode is all about how to master the perfect cocktail. Elaine Benoit started her food blog, Dishes Delish, in August of 2015 not only because she wanted to start a business, but she wanted to share her food and cocktail recipes with the world. Much to her surprise, Elaine's cocktails recipes have gained such popularity that she tripled her traffic in less than 4 months! Her cocktails have taken over by being the most popular posts on her blog. So, with kicking and screaming (a...
Food Safety
December 19, 2019 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday's episode is all about food safety. I chat with Kaleigh, a registered dietitian, food blogger, and creator of the blog Lively Table, where she creates nourishing, delicious recipes made with real ingredients, as well as no-BS nutrition tips, approachable wellness and healthy living tips, and sprinkles of real life as a mom. Kaleigh holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, and a master’s in clinical nutrition, but her real passion is being in the kitchen and helping others...
How To Get Kids In The Kitchen
December 15, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBToday's episode is dedicated to helping parents get their kids in the kitchen! I chat with Ellen Folkman, from the blog Family Around the Table, who named her blog after the family dinners that have always been an important part of her life. Making family recipes as well as creating new family favorites is a passion of Ellen's. When her boys were young, you could find them in the kitchen with her cracking eggs, mixing batter and scooping cookie dough onto baking sheets. All the while spe...
How to Get Kids in the Kitchen
December 15, 2019 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBToday's episode is dedicated to helping parents get their kids in the kitchen! I chat with Ellen Folkman, from the blog Family Around the Table, who named her blog after the family dinners that have always been an important part of her life. Making family recipes as well as creating new family favorites is a passion of Ellen's. When her boys were young, you could find them in the kitchen with her cracking eggs, mixing batter and scooping cookie dough onto baking sheets. All the while spe...