One of my college friends has a terrific mom. She is such an excellent hostess—she remembers every conversation we’ve ever had, no matter how long ago; she works hard to make sure everyone who comes to her house has something delicious to eat that suits their dietary restrictions; she has a warm, welcoming spirit; and […]
I have a confession to make. I don’t like donuts. (*gasp!*) Sure, when I was little, I could down a chocolate-creme-filled as well as the next kid. I loved me some powdered sugar, even when I accidentally inhaled it. And that sticky, gooey, sweet coating on a glazed donut made my heart go pitter-pat. But […]
Attention, all mothers of babies and toddlers! I have found you the perfect meal delivery vehicle. That’s right, the pita pocket! You can hold it in one hand, it won’t fall apart when you put it down (plus it’s easy to pick back up again!), AND nothing will fall or drip out of the bottom […]
Scones are pretty much my favorite breakfast food. So when my neighbor across the street had a baby and requested breakfast goodies instead of dinners, I knew immediately that scones were in her future! Lately I’ve been keen on trying things slightly off the beaten path…and getting away from all chocolate, all the time. So […]
It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! I have wanted to try making olive oil cake ever since my mother first figured out that she was lactose intolerant. Plus, you know me: I like to throw myself into recipes that sound a little weird. So this month, when I was perusing A Spoonful of Thyme, this […]
One of the unexpected perks of being a stay-at-home mom is getting to have near-weekly lunches with my foodie friend Sarah of Well Dined! Often when we get together, we view it as an opportunity to make something complicated (I think we like to show off for each other), or something our husbands would never […]
Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Am I the only one around here whose entire refrigerator door is filled with salad dressings? I think not. It is, after all, still January—we are still squarely in that brief season of keeping our resolutions to avoid cookies like the plague and eat nothing but salad and wheat bran day in and day out. […]
Guess what!? I got a pasta press for Christmas. (Excuse me, my engineer of a husband says it’s called an “extruder.” Let’s be specific here.) Let’s backtrack. A few years ago, I discovered food writing. One of the first books I read was Heat, after which I developed a snobby obsession with fresh pasta. If […]
When I was little, English muffins had one primary, special purpose: fried egg sandwiches. These were truly one of my favorite treats as a kid—fried egg sandwiches have everything a kid could ever want: a healthy dose of melted butter, a warm egg, Velveeta cheese, and plenty of ketchup. (If that sounds gross to you, […]
I love to cook. But sometimes when I look into my fridge or pantry, I can’t think of any logical way to combine the ingredients I have on hand. Sometimes, just the idea of a meal that takes more than 20 minutes to prepare makes me feel tired. I don’t want to spend any time […]
