Articles by Mina Frannea
A Mom to eight-year-old twins, my life is zany, unpredictable, yet richly rewarding. Thank goodness for my wonderfully supportive hubby who keeps me grounded. I write about life in general, family friendly activities around town, recipes I want to share, and crafts that keep my twins busy and happy. For more posts by me, visit my personal blog themomsjournal.com.
Frittata Florentine: Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes
I love making frittatas because they’re super easy and a great way to use up vegetables and meats that you may have sitting around in the fridge. These easy egg dishes are …
Paleo, Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chicken Nuggets
These delicious, homemade chicken nuggets got gobbled up by my family! They are Paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free. Try them and let me know what you think in the comments below.
Crowd pleasing guacamole dip
that’s easy to make
Here’s a great recipe for guacamole dip that’s perfect for your Cinco de Mayo menu. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and I get requests for recipes when I serve …
Crispy Rainbow Kale Chips
I was craving something crispy and crunchy tonight and am trying to stay away from carbs so I decided to make some crispy kale chips.
I usually buy just green organic kale as …
Review of The Color Purple Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
Director John Doyle’s award-winning revival of The Color Purple powerfully conveys the general culture of subjugation inherent in 1930’s rural Georgia. Amidst a minimally set stage, …
Spicy Chicken Wings
with Blue Cheese or Ranch Dip
Tangy with just the right kick of spice, these spicy chicken wings will be a hit with your family or party guests. Serve with a side of blue …
Review of Treasure Island
Presented by Outcry Youth Theatre
The opening night cast of Outcry Youth Theatre brought to life a high energy, in-depth adaptation by Ken Ludwig of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure Treasure Island, directed …
Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats
These festive Valentine’s Day treats are so easy to make and delicious! They are a great way to get kids into the kitchen too.
Did I mention they’re yummy?
Mini Cheeseburger Sliders for your Football Party
These mini cheeseburger sliders are the perfect finger foods for hungry football watchers! Serve them with your favorite condiments and sides.
Review of Holiday Wonder Dallas at Fair Park
We went to see Holiday Wonder at Fair Park last week. Had a wonderfully, relaxing evening with friends and got to see lots of beautiful lantern displays. We’d been …
