A Dinner Story

Happy Friday party pea-ple! You made it through the week; you worked hard, bestowed wisdom upon your children and managed to get lunch in the lunch box and dinner on the table.  You deserve a pat on the back, a hip-hip-hooray and a shout out from Peas of Mind!  THANK YOU hard working parents of the world (if you couldn't tell, that was our shout out).  As with every A Dinner Story, we've singled out one special parent to celebrate: this week we've chosen Zack Lynch, a Dad of two totally adorable boys who juggles work, meal-time, family and fun like a pro. This one's for you Zack!

More from Zack:

Where do you live?

"San Francisco, California."

What are your children's names and ages?

"Kyle 6 and Beckett 3."

What meal do you make that you know, no matter what, your family will devour?

"Macaroni and Cheese."

What's your favorite Saturday morning breakfast to enjoy as a family?

"Scrambled eggs with shredded cheese."

What's your favorite Peas of Mind Product?

"Pizza Pull-a-Parts."

How many times per week do you cook from scratch?

"Depends on how you define scratch? :-)  Probably 3 times a week"

What's your go to "I'm feeling unhealthy and need a nutrient-power punch" meal?

"Quinoa with goat cheese, cucumbers, pine nuts, chives and raisins."

What kitchen tool could you never live without?

"A cheese grater."

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

"Pepperoni Pizza!"

Peas of Mind helping Zack get dinner on the table

Another week-end, another FORT FRYDAY!

It's Friday so let's all shout, TGIFF; Thank goodness it's FORT FRYDAY!  As you know, we're celebrating that Peas of Mind's Veggie Wedgies are now in military commissaries by featuring the spouse of a someone in the military.  This week our hometown hero is Erin, the amazing blogger behind Deployment Diatribes, a blog that chronicles the ups and downs of military life.

More from this week's hometown hero, Erin:

What branch of the military is your spouse in?
"My husband is in the Navy."

How long have you been a military wife?
"17+ years."

Do you have kids? If so, what are their ages?
"I have four boys, ages 5, 9, 12 and 14." 

Why did you start your blog and what can you tell us about it?
"I started The Deployment Diatribes on November of 2010, a few weeks before my husband left for a long deployment.  I write about the trials and tribulations of being a military wife and ups and downs of military family life, as well as no nonsense parenting issues. Sometimes, during deployment, knowing I could write about what was happening and make it a little funny got me through tough days."

What is the best thing about base life?
"The best thing about base life, and what I miss from not living on one, is being surrounded by people who understand what it is like to be part of the military."

What is your favorite food to prepare for your family?
"Homemade bread, I make it every week."

You are on a deserted island and can only bring one thing...Go!
 "A very long book."

 Is Military wife life what you thought it would be?

"I don't think anyone can know what military life is like if they haven't lived it.  A military wife has to be independent, able to do pretty much anything at any time, but also supportive of her husband in his career.  I had no idea what it would be like, but I wouldn't trade the past years for anything."

TGIFF

Let's all take one big sigh of relief because it's Friday, FORT FRYDAY to be exact!  The long week has come to an end, the weekend is almost here and Peas of Mind's Veggie Wedgies are now in military commissaries; there's just so much to be happy about!  

This week we're celebrating Jessica Pomponio, a mother, wife and hometown hero living in Washington state.  Thank you for all your hard work Jessica, today is your day!  

More from this week's hometown hero, Jessica:

What branch of the military is your spouse in?
"My husband is currently a captain in the United States Army."

How long have you been a military wife?

"I have been a military wife since May but involved in the military since August 9, 2010.

Do you have kids?  

"We have one child, a daughter who is one. She was born in February."

Do you or have you lived on base? Which one?

"We currently live on base. We live in the town center on Fort Lewis."

What is the best thing about base life?
"The best thing about base life would have to be living so close to my husband's work which allows him to come home for lunch. Is the highlight of my day."

What is your favorite food to prepare for your family?

"My favorite food to prepare for my family would be pasta. My daughter just loves pasta."

You are on a deserted island and can only bring one thing...Go!

"I  would have to bring a blanket. Can be used for so many different things such as shelter and can keep you warm.

Is Military wife life what you thought it would be?

"No, I never thought much about military life. I grew up in southern California and the army isn't something you see everyday. So when my husband warned me about the life i didn't think much about it. It has its downsides but also makes you appreciate life."