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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)
Remember yesterday I mentioned the vacation countdown? Well, hope you don't tire of hearing about it. Seems every day brings a new reason to need to get away. Today is the middle of week three of construction right outside our apartment. It's necessa (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 used to hot, humid New York City summers. Johnny pumps freely flowing for relief were a norm growing up, so much so that the fire department used to offer special sprinkler caps to help conserve water while letting city dwellers get some relief f (read full article)
I should be sleeping, or at the very least showered and in my jammies since I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow. The day starts with Isabella's 1st grade graduation and end of year party, before heading to my younger sister's highschool graduation (read full article)
The last few weeks have been busy ones indeed, and I've found myself reaching into the depths of my pantry and quick-thinking skills to get dinner on the table faster than ever. I'm not vying for bragging rights—just in search of meals that'll make (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)
By now most of you know I'm a big supporter of local farmers' markets. It's where I do most of my shopping, including buying eggs, beef, chicken, pork and an assortment of in season fruit and vegetables. A couple of weeks ago, someone asked me on twi (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)
I imagine Carrie Bradshaw reacts to Manolos and Jimmy Choos, the way I do to strawberries and rhubarb. I just can't help but leave the farmers' market with an armful of each. 21 jars later, after last week's jamming session, I had preserved a nice st (read full article)
"Feeling scattered from the neck up but an inner peace in my heart." That my dear friends was my facebook update today. After a week or so of heavy heart and self-doubt, I'm emerging, head held high and ready to tackle the tasks at hand. Ra (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'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)
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)
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)
You've been patient, and for that I thank you. Now, hopefully you've all tried or bookmarked my recipe for manicotti. Jennifer over at Last Night's Dinner gave them a thumbs up, so go check out what else is on her must-eat list after you're done visi (read full article)
I can't decide if this week is flying by or dragging on interminably. I was very relieved to tuck into bed Monday night, realizing I had gotten through what I expected to be a difficult day. I spent it surrounded by the Mr. and my beautiful little gi (read full article)
Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are done, I have a few minutes to let you know my brunch picks for the weekend. The picture you're looking at above is my version of hash browns using leftover mashed potatoes. Next week I'll share my recipe for the b (read full article)
I have a habit, a compulsion really, of always tinkering with my recipes. It's not so much that I think they need improving—more the quest to always use new ingredients and techniques. Take my apple muffin recipe for example. It came about two year (read full article)
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