How can I make more appealing school lunches?

Go to OCMoms.com for more parenting tips, news and family-friendly events. Q. My fourth-grade son asked me if there were any cookbooks for kids' lunches. I think he is trying to give me a nice subtle (not!) hint that I need a little help in the lunch department.

Cookbooks for the cancer patient, survivor and caregiver

Discussing a variety of books that offer cooking advice and recipes for those dealing with cancer or cancer treatment.

Can’t diet? Try Recipes That Turn Comfort Foods into Healthy Dishes

‘Cooking with Healthy Girl’ makes everyday recipes into weight-loss diet

Lots of wine events and Taco Eating Contest in Slidell are happening this week

Watch the sun set over Bayou St. John at Vino on the Bayou at Pitot House.

On the Menu: Americans fail to follow healthy diet guidelines

In 1999, "Sesame Street's" Cookie Monster started chomping on veggies and calling cookies "a sometimes food." In 2003 McDonald's introduced entree salads to its menus, and in 2009 first lady Michelle Obama planted a vegetable garden on the White House lawn.