Yesterday, a rare occurence happened here. Bunny asked me to bake her some lemon squares. I love requests, she rarely asks for anything sweet, she is a salty crunchy girl that one. Give her a big old bag of chips, and she is in heaven. The boys, well, they are wired entirely different. Apple pie, cakes, crumbles,… Continue reading
I must admit I am a kitchen gadget junkie, drop me off at any Williams Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, or heck, even a lowly bottom of the rung department store, and I can pick up something that I think might be useful in the kitchen. After making these Corn Black Bean Fritters, which were… Continue reading
Holidays always sneak up on me. I am so optimistic, I really think I can execute a fabulous dish, and post for you in a timely fashion (you know way before the actual holiday). Which would mean at least a day or two before, right? Sorry, rarely does that happen. However, today I had an… Continue reading
Lately, Bunny and I like to spend a little time after school watching cooking shows together. It’s a nice way for her to decompress, and for me, its precious alone time with her. At that time of day its Giada and Ina Garten, our absolute favorites. If they made something memorable, and when don’t they?… Continue reading
I have been wanting to share this recipe with you, since we visited the Galapagos last February. Not sure exactly why I never got around to it, perhaps it was the brutal winter we just experienced, cold marinated shrimp didn’t seem like the right fuel we needed for the endless shoveling. Now with brightened skies… Continue reading
I often get asked if I make up my own recipes. Most often I would reply yes, however this one today is up for debate. I had dog-eared a page in last month’s “bon appetit” for what I remembered as a recipe for a salad with lamb, seared red onion, and certainly some pomegranate seeds…. Continue reading
I was giving some thought to what could be a fabulous Valentine’s Day dinner this last Friday, when the Hubby and I found ourselves without children or plans for dinner, that rarely occurs here. Mostly, because I do wake up thinking “hmnnn what’s for dinner tonight?”, I know it’s a sickness. And usually we have… Continue reading
Yesterday, while standing in the driveway waving good bye and good luck, to my 16 year old son and husband, while they drove off to the DMV for the dreaded road test. I got to thinking about food, of course, and what could I whip up to celebrate, or (hate to even think about it… Continue reading
Today, because you may not be at your limit for delectable dessert ideas for your Christmas gathering, I would like to throw my hat in the ring with a fabulous Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Nut Topping. Perfect for this busy holiday season, because it is so simple to prepare, and it only requires a few bowls… Continue reading
I know I may have mentioned before, that here in this house we have a big thing for kimchi. We will consume it any way. Right out of the jar it’s a great snack, or perched on a big bowl of sushi rice, that is a regular staple here (we suggest you try it) just… Continue reading
Today, I have two reasons for posting this amazingly tender, flaky, yummy, you would never know it’s gluten-free but it is, Gluten Free Apple Pie. First, with Thanksgiving looming next week , I wanted to share with you the most perfect apple pie. One that would not have you praying, cursing, crossing you fingers, and… Continue reading
As some of you know, I am always on the hunt for a breakfast food for Bunny, one that she might look forward to eating first thing in the morning. She never really eats much early in the am. A glass of water and a few grapes or strawberries are her to go-to. I know,… Continue reading
My husband will confirm, that yes I am the healthiest eater he knows, and that my two favorite foods are french fries and donuts. Both of which have become increasingly difficult for me to scarf down on a regular basis. Gone are the days of ordering a side of fries with that, not only because most… Continue reading
I was watching the Barefoot Contessa the other day while she made homemade tomato soup, not hard to do really. I started to wonder why I’ve never made it myself? I think it is perhaps time to put away the childhood version of tomato soup from the can, We deserve a more refined, grown up… Continue reading
I think I have to thank Mrs Kim, a cute little Korean lady in her late 60’s, for making my children adventurous eaters. You see, she and her husband have owned the Japanese/Korean restaurant near us for as long as I can remember. We started taking our children there when they were perhaps 4 and… Continue reading
It seems every year there are certain food trends that really take off. Last year we saw a lot green drinks whipped up in the blender, and intended to keep you full until lunch. I felt really virtuous and healthy when I made them, but they left me feeling just a tad bit hungry. Then,… Continue reading
I have been making this pasta for a while now, but have been reluctant to share it with you. It being green and all, and me with no professional photography training. I thought it would be hard to get a mouth-watering photo. What light is good for green food anyway? Also, I thought it might… Continue reading
It’s September 25th, and I still haven’t gotten into the whole school routine, yet. Still searching for that rhythm that comes from repetition. Every morning seems like a mad dash to the finish line, with all the fall sports to pack up for, homework to be accounted for, and then there’s the lunch. I try… Continue reading
This last Sunday I just couldn’t decide what to make for dinner. And you know, I am in the habit of lobbing out dinner options at breakfast. I just needed some inspiration. With life on fast forward, or so it seems lately, I have been in the habit of cruising Pinterest or Googling a few… Continue reading
Today, I failed at a simple Maturnal obligation. Taking the yearly picture of the children together, before they leave home on the first day of school. In my defense, it was a bit crazy here that early in the morning, having the ability to sleep much later all summer, we did. So they departed for,… Continue reading
It seems every year at this time, and this year is no exception, we try to fit in all those casual BBQ’s that we haven’t had time for all summer. This year we promised ourselves we would not schedule every weekend, that we would try for more spontaneous get togethers. With no plans we could… Continue reading