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a culinary journey through motherhood

bites out part two: near and far

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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 →

bites out part one: foodie cousins

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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 →

summer food…a feast for the eyes

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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 →

garden eats: asparagus

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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 →

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memorial day: family + food

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in dinner, grill, kids

keen-what?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in dinner, healthy Tagged quinoa with lemon dressing, quinoa with poached apple, red quinoa

winter, yes winter, soup

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in dinner, healthy Tagged leek potato soup, new basics cookbook, winter soup new basics, winter vegetable soup

mcdonald’s: i’m lovin’ it

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in desserts, kids, snacks, Uncategorized Tagged big mac cookies

quick enchiladas

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in dinner Tagged chicken enchiladas, quick enchiladas, rotisserie chicken enchiladas

the boys’ birthdays

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in breakfast, chocolate, desserts, kids Tagged caramel french toast, silver palate decadent chocolate cake, spinach egg cheese casserole, spinach egg cheese strata

fourteen

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in desserts, dinner, kids Tagged 14, banana cake, banana cake with caramel frosting, barefoot contessa chicken stew with biscuits, Duck and Bunny cupcakes, duck and bunny RI

scores at the grocery store: Biscoff and Mrs. Meyer’s

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lee Elkins

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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 →

Posted in desserts, snacks Tagged Biscoff, Lemon verbena laundry soap, Mrs. Meyer's

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