cooking

Kids Cook Night.  Why did I not think of this before?  As a mom that gets dinner on the table night after night- sometimes I need a break. Many years ago I asked for a Husband Cook Night. He’s a great cook and readily agreed. […]

I am finding that eating a truly plant-based diet is a lot of work. I think it is the right thing to do for our bodies and for the planet. And a lot of the time I don’t mind the work, it’s working in the […]

What I’m doing today: ~reading Major Pettrigrew’s Last Stand. Actually, I just finished it a few minutes ago and totally loved it. I mean it. You should read it. Next up, The Help, which, sadly I have already seen the movie (totally breaking a rule […]

I had some plans for my free afternoon on Saturday. Well, I dug in and took a look at the quilt back that Boy 1 had designed with the leftover fabric from his quilt. Too complicated. A quick chat with said boy (who was highly […]

We are back to it with a busy Saturday morning. First, a music recital for Boy 1, playing Martha My Dear by the Beatles. Then immediately over to Boy 2’s first soccer game of the season. (They won 4-2) And now, a free afternoon. It […]

Fresh, local, organic- isn’t that the goal for our food  these days? As a step toward that goal, I signed up for an organic CSA box about 6 months ago.  The one I get is from Abundant Harvest Organics.  I have waited for years for […]

Enjoying the last weeks of summer here. ~ picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes, picking tomatoes- they are really kicking in now! ~ enjoying the huge batch of pico de gallo and guacamole the Husband made to use up some of said tomatoes ~ making tomato salads a […]

Once a week or so, I get the itch to spend the afternoon (or morning) in the kitchen, stocking up on homemade goodness.  This relatively small investment of time pays big dividends in terms of being able to open the fridge and find yummy and […]

Nothing is easier or more delicious than a simple summer salad for lunch.  Cherry tomatoes and basil from the garden, little mozzarella balls from Trader Joe’s (called Ciligene at TJ’s), a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper.  Putting it on a plate is optional.  Yum. I […]