Weekend Photos in Review
on Nov 15, 2009 in Photos (more…)...

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
on Nov 12, 2009 in Narrative Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts The babysitter was organizing and putting away my latest purchases from the farmer’s market this past weekend.  I love that she’s a neat freak. “What is this?” she asked, peering suspiciously into a plastic bag on the counter...

OMG Chinese Beef with Broccoli
on Nov 11, 2009 in Narrative Chinese Beef with Broccoli Jaden Hair Steamy Kitchen We are ripe for another OMG recipe, don’t you think?  Have I got just the one for you.  For those that watch Rachael Ray, you know that she is fond of saying that in less time than you can order and receive take-out, you can make something ju...

In Pursuit of Cows
on Nov 10, 2009 in Narrative When we came back from our recent visit to Hershey, PA, Madeline came home with a newfound appreciation for cows.  In Chocolate World, they have this “ride” that takes you through the history of the Hershey company, how chocolate is made...

Eating on a Budget: New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp
on Nov 9, 2009 in Narrative New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp When it comes to eating on a budget, it doesn’t mean you have to banish expensive items like shrimp from your dinner table.  Sale or not, you can generally find the medium-sized raw shrimp at a relatively good price.  Use it correctly to make...

Weekend Photos in Review
on Nov 8, 2009 in Photos (more…)...

Dining by Candlelight
on Nov 5, 2009 in Narrative dining by candlelight Just as I was about to start making dinner tonight, the dark sky opened up and a slow and steady rain began outside.  I started to hear the raindrops hit the air conditioner in the window and all the sudden, a streak of lightning flashed outside. ...

Wordless Wednesday
on Nov 4, 2009 in Wordless Wednesday The day after a very busy Halloween, Nick and Madeline beat me downstairs, with Nick eager to see what the Halloween Fairy had left for them. By the time I got to the living room, he was already reading Madeline her new book and picking out favorite...

The Only Sugar Cookie Recipe You Need
on Nov 3, 2009 in Narrative AllRecipes Cowardly Lion Cookies sugar cookies Shortening.  I virtually never use it.  The last time I did was about two years ago.  But in the past week, I’ve used it twice. Sugar Cookies.  I virtually never eat them.  They just don’t do anything for me.  I’m much more of...

Saying Yes More and Cowardly Lion Cookies
on Nov 2, 2009 in Narrative Cowardly Lion Cookies John Travolta Rainbow Cake saying yes shaving cream silliness Or the alternate title … creative uses for the Mini M&Ms in your kids’ trick-or-treat bags. When it comes to being a parent, the word “no” freely flows out of your mouth without hesitation. “Mom, can we…?”...