snacks
favor-”ette”: apple to go
June 5th, 2013
Noah will be in a little program for a few weeks before camp starts, and I have to send him with his lunch each day (I know, when did THIS happen??). As his picky eating has been well-documented here, you can imagine how stressful this is for me. But one thing I can pretty much [...]
shortcuts: wonton ravioli
April 12th, 2013
Remember my “shortcuts” series? You know, the one where I was going to post recipes using pre-made ingredients – like puff pastry, or pre-rolled pie crusts? Me neither. That’s because I did exactly one post on the subject – almost two years ago. Oops. I have no idea why I never kept up with this [...]
favor-”ette”: roasted chickpeas
March 20th, 2013
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of chickpeas – whether in a lunchtime salad or my-current-favorite-snack hummus, you’ll always find at least a few cans hanging out in my kitchen cupboard. But here’s my most favorite way to eat chickpeas: roasted. Have you ever had roasted chickpeas? They’re delicious, and a perfect nibble with [...]
favor-”ette”: sweet “potatoes”
March 13th, 2013
Well I know the month is only half over but I’m going to say that these are officially my favorite “favor-ette” of March! I mean, just look at them! I saw these in Martha Stewart last year and filed them away for this St. Patrick’s Day. I was convinced, however, that they would never make [...]
dairy free: hummus and (homemade) pita chips
January 27th, 2013
I’m in the home stretch of my dairy-free month and am actually quite enjoying it! I’ll save my thoughts on it all for the end of the month but for now, another great recipe… I don’t know about you, but the “witching hour” does not apply to kids only. At around four or five o’clock [...]
dairy free: breakfast bars
January 24th, 2013
I am SO excited to share this recipe with you all today! First, it is from my newest love – The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by the amazing Deb Perelman. You’ve seen her across this screen many times, both as the subject of “blove“, as well as the many recipes I’ve posted. Guys – get this [...]
just a pinch: salt
December 17th, 2012
So this is my last “just a pinch” post – did you enjoy the series? I hope so; I really enjoyed sharing it. It has definitely heightened my awareness of, and appreciation for, the difference that using the highest quality of seemingly mundane ingredients can make in my cooking. And baking. And popcorn. Yes, this [...]
bacon. good.
November 19th, 2012
Hi all! I just got back from four amazing days at Camp Mighty, in glorious Palm Springs. It was an experience unlike any I’ve ever had and I can’t wait to share it all with you over the coming weeks. But first – bacon. I consider myself an accomplished cook, with pretty sophisticated taste. And [...]
chipper
October 24th, 2012
My challenges with feeding Noah have been well documented here. Though I made all of my own baby food – which he happily gobbled up – and he transitioned beautifully to table food, once he hit the 2-year mark his appetite plummeted. Along with the range of foods he was willing to eat. So the last [...]
d.i.y.: larabars
October 8th, 2012
More “lunchtime” confessions today……… As hard as it is for me to have a proper lunch at home (see here and here for my typical “go-to’s”), it’s virtually impossible when I’m out and about. I will often just throw some cashews and dried cranberries in a Ziploc (with maybe a piece of cheese), but pack [...]
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