A little Lady apple for a little lady
on Nov 20, 2009 in Healthy Eats The Goods If all fruits and vegetables were this cute, my kids would gobble them up! For the record, Cate looks grumpy because I forced her to pose with the apple. The apple actually made her very happy. Apparently, the camera has the opposite effect. Little...

Thanksgiving Prep: Like a Mashed Potato…That Can Do the Twist
on Nov 19, 2009 in Featured Recipes Holidays Recipes Recipes: Side Dishes Thanksgiving Prep Thanksgiving is only 1 week away! I think it’s time we start our preparations, don’t you? Let’s talk mashed potatoes. What’s a Thanksgiving feast without them? I thought I would share my various mashed potato recipes with you...

Kitchen Tip: Longer Lasting Fresh Garlic
on Nov 18, 2009 in Healthy Eats Kitchen Tips Recently Nate’s lab at Stanford went on a team building trip with Parties That Cook. They went on a special tour of the Ferry Building, including a behind the scenes look at Acme Bread. The day ended with a cooking class and then they got to ea...

‘The Pioneer Woman Cooks’ Giveaway Winners
on Nov 17, 2009 in Giveaways The Goods I think it’s time we announced the five winners of the Pioneer Woman cookbook giveaway! Drum roll, please… Diane {createdbydiane}, who said, “Thanks for the chance to win, It’s really the perfect gift.” Spitfire, who said,...

Week 147 Menu
on Nov 16, 2009 in Menus Musings Yesterday we drove to Muir Woods, a national monument consisting of a beautiful Redwood grove. It was really lovely. Here are a few forest treasures we discovered on our walk. The trip was very spontaneous and we ended up driving all the way to Point...

Cranberry Chutney Recipe and More…over at Snackpicks.com!
on Nov 13, 2009 in Recipes Want to know how to make this cranberry chutney and goat cheese appetizer? Then make sure you click here to read my recent post on Snackpicks.com, which includes a few of my recipes (one of them is so easy I don’t think you can call it recipe,...

Easy Peasy Bean Tacos
on Nov 12, 2009 in Featured Recipes Recipes Today I’ve got a quick, tasty meal idea for you, thanks to my dear friend Angie who shared this non-recipe-recipe with me recently. It’s her go-to meal and it’s a winner! In honor of The Pioneer Woman giveaway we’ve got going...

‘The Pioneer Woman Cooks’ Cookbook Giveawy! (5 of you will win!)
on Nov 11, 2009 in Giveaways The Goods I hope you won’t be upset with me, but I’ve got another giveaway for you. I know, have I just stopped cooking and gone full-time pursuing cookbook giveaways for you guys? Nope, I haven’t. But the holidays are coming and these giveaw...

Real Simple Giveaway Winners…and a recipe!
on Nov 10, 2009 in Giveaways I’m sure you’re all dying to know who is getting this great book! And the {random} winners are… Amy Worthington, who said, “I would love to have anything helpful to make simple, delicious meals!” and t sara, who said, &...

Week 146 Menu
on Nov 8, 2009 in Menus This is what I’m craving today. Too bad I have to fly on a plane 6 hours to get it. Another week, another menu! Where does the time go? I actually followed my entire menu last week, so no carry-overs. Thankfully I can just steal your ideas fro...