http://www.sheknows.com/authors/doug-brochu/articles Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817187/Labor-Day-recipes Who wants to labor on Labor Day, especially when celebrating the end of summer? Let’s kick back, relax and enjoy the great weather with these delicious Labor Day recipes that will allow you to entertain without being drained! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/817187/Labor-Day-recipes Doug Brochu Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817179/School-lunch-ideas-No-more-trading-lunches Did you know your kids were into day trading? Well... school lunch trading, that is. To keep your children from saying “I’ll trade my pudding and sandwich for your fruit snacks” check out these great lunch tips and school lunch ideas that your kids will love. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/817179/School-lunch-ideas-No-more-trading-lunches Doug Brochu Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815898/10-gotta-have-its-for-your-pantry-and-fridge-1 OK, kids, it’s time to hit Chef Doug’s boot camp for culinary dropouts. First lesson: Here are the items to always have handy in your pantry or fridge. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815898/10-gotta-have-its-for-your-pantry-and-fridge-1 Doug Brochu Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815896/what-to-make-when-it-s-too-hot-to-cook-1 What a day! Boss was grumpy. Coffee machine was the fritz and to top it off you’re in your car on your way home from a long day and it’s so hot your steering wheels feels like a curling iron. The absolute last thing you want to do is cook dinner. Let’s activate one of my favorite emergency meal plans! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815896/what-to-make-when-it-s-too-hot-to-cook-1 Doug Brochu Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815895/how-to-make-homemade-breakfast-doughnuts-1 What better way to spend quality time with the kiddos than teaching them a few things in the kitchen? We all know kids love to play with their food. Here's how to put that enthusiasm to good use. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815895/how-to-make-homemade-breakfast-doughnuts-1 Doug Brochu Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815877/delicious-on-the-go-meals-1 Sometimes, a quick summer vacation isn’t as relaxing as it should be. Beat the stress and create a mobile meal that has staying power. You better believe this easy meal won’t cut into your R&R! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815877/delicious-on-the-go-meals-1 Doug Brochu Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:02:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815876/romantic-summer-meals-with-aphrodisiac-foods-1 It’s summer -- and who isn’t in the mood for a little lovin’? Heck, I’m in the mood for a little lovin’ all the time! With my “cook from the heart and give your night a jump start” menu, these aphrodisiac foods will bring a little romance to your summer evening meals. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815876/romantic-summer-meals-with-aphrodisiac-foods-1 Doug Brochu Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815875/safe-knife-skills-in-the-kitchen-1 Cooking isn’t all fun and games. Proper knife safety precautions are essential to keep you and your family safe. Below are some simple tips for safe knife skills in the kitchen. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815875/safe-knife-skills-in-the-kitchen-1 Doug Brochu Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815874/how-to-grill-fresh-fruit-1 Some people find it hard to believe that you can grill fruit because of its moisture -- but that’s one of the things that makes it so nice when it comes off the grill! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815874/how-to-grill-fresh-fruit-1 Doug Brochu Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815873/managing-your-calorie-intake-while-on-vacation-1 Vacation is rewarding, just as food is rewarding. Danger comes into play when vacation eating turns into vacation binging. It’s amazing how eating can become an unconscious act -- one that can cause us all to gain unwanted pounds with mindless munching and poor food choices. Here are some healthy tips to manage calorie intake while you enjoy a little R&R in paradise! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/815873/managing-your-calorie-intake-while-on-vacation-1 Doug Brochu Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815871/dovetailing-meals-on-vacation-1 Dovetailing is the art of taking leftover ingredients from a previous meal and using them to create a fabulous meal the next day -- ideal for when you and the kids have a busy schedule for the week. And it can save you time and money. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815871/dovetailing-meals-on-vacation-1 Doug Brochu Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815870/what-to-make-for-dinner-before-vacation-1 It’s time for vacation! You’ve run your errands, packed your bags, and cleaned the house… what’s next? Dinner. Here are some simple ways to use up what you already have in the fridge to prevent ingredients or leftovers going to waste while you're gone. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815870/what-to-make-for-dinner-before-vacation-1 Doug Brochu Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815869/summer-sangrias-1 What’s better than beer and wine at summertime party? Sangria! This light refreshing drink is a great alternative to the mundane and a nice way to add hard alcohol to your celebration without the bang of cocktails. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/815869/summer-sangrias-1 Doug Brochu