Family Spice Recipes, Meal Planning & Fitness Advice
Welcome to Family Spice!
In an effort to get families to sit together most every night to a home-cooked meal, Family Spice was formed. What in the world is Family Spice? Well, in a nutshell, this is your source for help with your family's meals, fitness advice, nutrition questions, easy gardening tips, great shopping deals, and everything else a busy family needs. INTRO
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Every family could use a little spice in their life!
Balsamic Steak au Poivre (with Pepper)
You don't need a grill to enjoy a good steak! WIth high heat and non-stick skillet, you easily sear in the juices and the flavor of your favorite cut of meat. This simple recipe combines the heat of the peppercorns with the sweet tang of Balsamic Vinegar. Serve with steamed vegetables, baked potatoe or a number of other great side dishes found here! For the steak recipe, click here!
And for another great skillet steak, try Seared NY-Strip with Mixed Herb Gremolata.
Love to Spin?
Cycling classes and cycling bikes are a fixture at gyms across the globe. Why? Because millions of people have discovered what a powerful, fun, motivating way this is to lose weight, get in shape and feel great. But, you can also get injured if you don't do it properly. Here are some great tips to spin yourself into shape the right way!
Nutrition Maximized
As parents we look for ways to make sure our kids eat a healthy balanced diet. This becomes problematic when children are picky eaters and may not meet their nutrient needs for the day. There are easy ways to fortify foods so children receive optimal calories, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Learn more here!
Bargains Galore!
With everyone penny pinching, people are finding more economical ways to feed their families. More people are also finding that cooking a home-made meal is not only the more nutritious route to follow, but a cheaper one as well (unless you scored some free eats at a restaurant!). Check out our Bargain Seeking Mom for the latest freebies and deals!
Grilling Basics
With warm weather here, there's no excuse to not to grill outdoors! And, if you are lucky to live in the Southern States, there’s almost never a time you CAN’T grill outside. Whether you are just now breaking in the barbecue or if you are a regular by the fire, here’s a refresher course on grilling. To read more, click here!