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I'm not done with summer squash yet. I don't care what the calendar says. I will not let this season come to a halt. I have a secret to keep it going all year-long, and it's sitting in my freezer. Tucked away in a zip-top bag are tiny strands of shre (read full article)
My appreciation for pesto developed in my early twenties. While my aunt's gravy was killer—I still haven't figured out her secret, her pesto was always a bit bracing and more reminiscent of a garlic fest. Then one day I went to a friend's house to (read full article)
We're in countdown mode. 18 days from now we pack the girls up for the sandy shores of Cape Cod. I need this vacation. It feels like the last year has pummeled my spirits and pushed me to the limits. Life is supposed to be easier as the girls grow up (read full article)
I'm in countdown mode. One month from today is the start of our annual summer vacation to Cape Cod. Two weeks of nothing but the waves lulling us to sleep and sun streaming through every window—a treat since we live in a lovely, but dimly lit garde (read full article)
I should've been folding laundry or packing last Wednesday, but there were these artichokes nagging me in the fridge. They were the first of the season. I'd bought them at the farmers' market not remembering that I had a business trip planned. The pr (read full article)
Nothing about life is basic or simple, especially with children. Just the act of leaving the house becomes a 15-minute ordeal—and that's assuming you didn't leave anything behind. Going back is not so quick and convenient for us city folk. But this (read full article)
School is down to the wire with only five days left. That means Isabella only has 31 hours left as a first grader. How is that even possible? The first day of pre-K seems like it was just yesterday. This week is about new beginnings for me too. At th (read full article)
I should be sleeping right now, but I had some biscuits this morning and wanted to share them with you before they're all gone. Actually, I've eaten them a lot since discovering the best recipe ever last year. I also got a great recipe from Elizabeth (read full article)
After 10 years of looking into the Mr.'s eyes during dinner, he is no longer able to share in our daily family meals. Mortgages have to be paid, and while we all do what we have to, not an evening goes by Monday through Friday that I don't stare at h (read full article)
What would you say if I told you last year was the first time I ever experimented with garlic scapes? I'd probably had them dozens of times at finer restaurants, but those wild strands bunched together at the market always intimidated me. Really, the (read full article)
Asparagus is akin to childhood—its season is fleeting and by time you realize how good you had it, the moment has passed. I especially like asparagus because it's a sure sign the growing season is gearing up. After a winter of root vegetables, the (read full article)
I love starting the day with a good egg dish—especially now that our local Greenmarket is open and the fridge is stocked with Grazin' Angus Acres eggs. My favorite, quick, healthy prep is to poach them, but that "eggy" you see above has b (read full article)
I don't usually do this. You know, post a recipe that's still in progress. Thing is right now it's pretty darn good. I just want to play around with shape, so I guess it really is ready to move from my kitchen to yours. I've been making bread and the (read full article)
I've been promising this recipe for some time, and you've all been so patient. It just wasn't 100% until today. Just about an hour ago, in fact. I finally got these exactly how I wanted them. The taste had always been there, but getting those darn gr (read full article)
Doesn't that tomato sauce look good up there? It's so easy a kid could make it with proper supervision from mom or dad. It has all of five ingredients—the last one is salt and pepper, which is usually a giveaway ingredient when it comes to cooking (read full article)
Ever since Olga told me about her recipe for latkes, I've been obsessed. The recipe was actually one she adapted from Martha Stewart and, it turns out, the key to a really crisp latke is putting the starch back into the potato. Genius, isn't it? This (read full article)
Last week was a blur. No kidding, folks. I just had to look in my calendar to see what I actually did. How did life get so busy that weeks suddenly seem to fly by? It's the same with kids. Lately I find myself staring at IRP wondering how she's possi (read full article)
The sun is shining. Since I'm convinced I run on solar energy, this is a good thing. We may be getting some wet weather tomorrow, but for today, I will soak up the sun. I'll let it radiate and recharge me for this busy week ahead. Right now I'm doing (read full article)
Ever have the feeling your best wasn't good enough...even when you know you gave it all you had? When can you feel good about just letting go? That was the feeling I walked away with today. I've been a caretaker most of my life. I saw things kids sho (read full article)
I'm stressed and it seems almost insurmountable this week. Our tax appointment with the accountant is imminent and this is where my non-organizational skills become an issue. There's lots of paperwork to be coordinated and receipts to be calculated. (read full article)
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