It’s been a crazy time of year in our household. Hubby and I both got new jobs, there were soccer tournaments and dance recitals, and my eighth grader is “graduating” to the high school, which comes with a slew of … Continue reading
Food photos speak to me. When I peruse a recipe, I can usually imagine what it will taste like and whether or not I’ll like it. However, when I look at a photo in food magazines or see a dish … Continue reading
I love to eat out. There aren’t many things that my husband can text me that can get me more excited than, “Want to eat out tonight?” Some may think that rather sad, but my long line of foodie family … Continue reading
Lately, I haven’t had much time to invest in blogging. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been eating, obviously. Here are a few of my food memories from summer. And because pictures say more than my words can, here goes. … Continue reading
There’s nothing in the spring garden for which I wait as anxiously as I do asparagus. There’s something fascinating about seeing the daily progress of those purple-tinted green tips pushing their way through the soil. We harvested the first of … Continue reading
It’s been a crazy time of year in our household. Hubby and I both got new jobs, there were soccer tournaments and dance recitals, and my eighth grader is “graduating” to the high school, which comes with a slew of … Continue reading
This is the typical response I get from my children when preparing quinoa at home: keen-what? After a recent restaurant experience with quinoa, I ran to the grocery store and bought a bag of red organic quinoa. (There must be … Continue reading
Just when I was about to turn the page from winter to spring recipes, the wind picked up and temperatures plummeted. It may be spring on the calendar, but here in Connecticut, we’re feeling winter’s last gasp. So here’s a … Continue reading
Ever since my oldest daughter saw “Super Size Me” in her seventh grade health class, we have only viewed the golden arches from afar. Which is fine with me. I’ve always felt there was something self-destructive about eating at places … Continue reading
There isn’t much I won’t eat if it’s slathered with cheese and salsa. Ditto for the little foodies. So they were happy to see this happening in the kitchen: As long as I have some sort of protein available, I … Continue reading
We’ve had quite a week. The boys only have five days (and a few years) separating their birthdays, so I never quite catch my breath between the two. Not to mention we had a grown ups’ weekend in Florida with … Continue reading
I remember when I turned 14. It was July before my freshman year, and I had one thing on my mind: high school. And they weren’t happy thoughts. Terror might be an appropriate word to describe most of my emotions. … Continue reading
There are times when going to the grocery store is a mundane chore. Then there are visits that yield new treasures. Such was the case when I discovered these two products and splurged on the unknown. Oh, happy day. On … Continue reading