Parmesan--Spinach--Hunting Eggs PieHappy Easter!!! Our friends L. and M. Invited us for Good Friday dinner tonight. So I thought that a good and not complicated dish to bring for tonight will be "My Mother's best Spinach Pie Recipe". But as usual, (read full article)

Nutmeg and Maple Cream Tart

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of food around here. It's not like I've stopped cooking or eating, but rather I just haven't had the time or the inclination to collect my thoughts and pen down a recipe. And secondly I just wanted to thank (read full article)

"It's fashionable," she said with a giggle. "And it's functional."

Aprons Shrug Off Sexism, Tie on a TrendIsn't it funny how important it is to "dress the part?" Executives know that "dressing for success" is no joke, and career coaches recommend that young business people invest in a few good wardrobe separates to (read full article)

Tips for Keyboard

Tips for KeyboardClutter free keysSource - Times of IndiaYour keyboard is a hotbed for germs and other particles. The oils from your skin rub off on the keys. Crumbs and droplets spill onto ( and into ) the data input device every time you sit at you (read full article)

Gymnastics, Princess, Castle and Jungle Cakes!

I love baking children's birthday cakes - yes, they can be stressful and time consuming but there is nothing better than seeing a child's face light up at the sight of the "perfect" cake. Here are a few photos of some I have done for my kids. None ar (read full article)

Mashed Squash

The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)

Next Up: A Sneak Peak of the October/November Issue

Posted by lauriebfc I'm sharing an early taste of fall; get the recipe for the amazing Brown Butter Pumpkin Layer Cake on the cover of Fine Cooking 107. (read full article)

Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Okay, so this is the time of year I start to get panicky about my herbs. I have these great whiskey barrels right outside my kitchen door, and every Mother's Day weekend I plant them full of basil and rosemary and parsley and thyme and sage and tarr (read full article)

Getting To Know ME!

Hello Everyone!  I am participating with MannLand5's Getting To Know YOU!  1. What kind of athlete has the hottest body?I am really not into sports.  Runner? 2. Are you a planner or a procrastinator?Procrastinator !  I hate plann (read full article)

Soup; another way of preserving the harvest!

Yes, I know that half the world is still enjoying summer - but it's the end of summer and soup is a wonderful way of preserving all those beautiful summer and fall vegetables. I also know that the other half of the world is still enjoying (?) winter (read full article)

Souper Saturday!

Hello! I know it is still summer, but on these cooler days my thoughts turn to fall! It is my favorite time of the year - I am giddy with excitement at the thought of picking apples, pumpkins, red peppers, etc.. I feel soup goes hand-in-hand with the (read full article)

Kind of Excited for Fall?

Happy Saturday! My Mom and I woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed, and headed off to the Farmer’s Market for the morning! The week long heat wave seems to have FINALLY passed, and a thick layer of clouds helped it almost feel like an earl (read full article)

Chocolate Covered Cherry Vegan Ice Cream and it Tastes Amazing

Vegan Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream This ice cream may be vegan but that doesn’t mean it isn’t bowl licking amazingly delicious.  Who doesn’t like a big bowl of chocolate cherry ice cream that’s good for you too (read full article)

Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. River Cottage Meat Book.

The River Cottage Meat Book I can say with some level of confidence that everyone has, at one time or another put a call into Mum at home to ask how long a Sunday joint will cook. “Oh, a couple of hours until it’s done” is a popula (read full article)

Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Pie

I noticed at the market this week the summer produce is slowly starting to dwindle. I sighed a little when it hit me: cherry season is really, truly over. Happily, several bags of cherries wait safely in my (read full article)

Dear Noy

Lifting the Aug. 23 holiday for continuity of government services is a stupid reason. I don’t think Noynoy has ever visited a government office. Growing up in a family of politicians, I don’t think he needed to fall in line to get an ID or file f (read full article)

Put On An SPF-Kissed Face!

Summer’s in full swing, and for us Magpies, that means we are too - from the beach to the pool – and outdoor parties in between. So we wanted to share some products with you that have been giving us our summer glow on the go - comple (read full article)

Green Surprise Dip

Adapted from Simply in Season, this dip is super quick to make! Ingredients: 1 bunch steamed kale (could also use other greens. I steamed it by adding a bit of water to a large frying pan and stir frying it) 1 C plain yogurt 1 can chickpeas 1/4 C Â (read full article)

Spaghetti Squash Primavera

Last week I told you all about summer squash — the different varieties, the nutritional benefits, and how to use it. I’ve also told you a little bit about some of the winter squash varieties. Surprisingly, the Barefoot Organics CSA grew winte (read full article)

Gourmet Coffee, Roasted to Order – ROASTe Review

I stay up late at night. This wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t also have to wake up early in the morning to catch the 40 minute train ride into work. There are some mornings – like this morning – where getting o (read full article)