“Dinnertime was a chance to pause and relax, allowing us to regroup, even for a short time. As a child, this dinnertime routine became an anchor in my day.”
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The Politics of Language
A woman is barred from running for city council in Arizona because her English is deemed inefficient enough to run for public office. What do you think?
The Family Dinner Project Goes to the Ford School
“On a rainy night in December, five families came to the Ford School cafeteria, where we made enchiladas together, told stories about our family dinners and shared tips about how to get kids to eat healthy foods…”
If Every Day Were Christmas Eve
The Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA was the first high school to bring The Family Dinner Project to its campus. Students in Pingree’s Food Writing explored the relationship among culture, family & relationships. Here is one student’s essay.
Holidays or Hellidays? Tips for Better Conversations at Home
How can we increase the likelihood of love and connection, and lessen the likelihood of the old dance of conflict? Bob Stains offers some advice.
My Story of Stuffing
“Making chestnut stuffing has become a beloved tradition; something my family looks forward to and marks its years by. And it invites me to be grateful.”
In Defense of Canned Stew
Sometimes the quickest meals leave time for what’s even more important: connection. Bob Stains on dinners with his father.
Cooking with Kids: Monkey Bread
Get the recipe and watch 10-year-old Christy bake up some monkey bread!