Grandma Food

Our Grandma Food section features easy recipes to make with kids or for kids. Cooking together is a wonderful way to connect with the grandkids and to support healthy eating habits. We continue to update this section; check back for new recipe ideas.

Fruit juice gets fancy with fruit skewers and paper umbrellas for this luau party.

Make a Winter Luau Party for Kids–It’s Easy!

By Grandma Sandy | January 17, 2024

Banish frigid weather and post-holiday doldrums with a super-easy, indoor luau party for the grandkids.

Holiday greeting card from Call Me Grandma blog.

Happy Holiday Ideas from Call Me Grandma!

By Grandma Sandy | December 20, 2023

Holiday ideas for table setting, decorating, gift giving, and family activities. A roundup from past posts.

Kids dip disposable spoons in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles to make cocoa spoons.

Easy DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Kids can Make

By Grandma Sandy | December 6, 2023

A simple Christmas gift kids can make for mom and dad: Cocoa Stirring Spoons. Easy and fun!

Cookie and candy cane trees make a delightful Christmas centerpiece.

How to Make a Cookie Christmas Centerpiece

By Grandma Sandy | November 29, 2023

Make this festive Christmas centerpiece for a special dinner. Kids can pluck off the treats for dessert!

Mom's Portuguese Turkey Stuffing is studded with linguisa, olives, and pimentos.

How to Make Mom’s Unique Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

By Grandma Sandy | November 15, 2023

This Portuguese stuffing is as yummy as it is pretty with pimentos and olives. Try my family heritage recipe.

Fall produced are grouped along the dinner table to make an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece.

The Best Way to an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner

By Grandma Sandy | November 8, 2023

Try these 10 tips for an easy Thanksgiving. It’s what I’ve learned from decades of hosting the dinner.

Spam Musubi is made with a slice of seasoned Spam and a layer of rice, wrapped around nori (dried seaweed sheets).

How to Make Spam Musubi—Hawaii Snack for Kids

By Grandma Sandy | November 1, 2023

Spam musubi is ubiquitous in Hawaii for lunch or as a snack. It’s surprisingly yummy and easy to make.

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Try My Best Quick and Easy Halloween Ideas

By Grandma Sandy | October 4, 2023

These easy-to-make Creepy Fingers will freak out your guests. Serve with “Blood Dip,” a simple romesco sauce.

Mother and child playing a newspaper relay game.

Host a Summer Party for the Grandkids Now

By Grandma Sandy | September 6, 2023

Have a summer party for the grandkids as a last seasonal hurrah. Try these fun food and game ideas.

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Make Easy Cereal Kakimochi–It’s a Quick Snack

By Grandma Sandy | August 30, 2023

This addictive Japanese-inspired snack is easy to make. It’s perfect for school lunches if you omit peanuts.