Top Chef Chicago: Week Twelve Reflections
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Top Chef | 6 Comments
To quote Dirty Dancing, when I am wrong, I say I am wrong. Last week I indicated that I didn’t think Lisa could find her way around a steak but Richard could . . . um, what a shock that was. Richard’s was undercooked and improperly butchered . . . and Lisa’s wasn’t.
So, Spike and [...]
Perfect Party Drink: Easy Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 3 Comments
Happy Memorial Day!
It’s the unofficial start to summer, so here’s a quick and easy drink for your next backyard shindig. I hope you are out enjoying this beautiful summer day like we are.
Easy Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 12 oz can strawberry nectar
4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
ice
2 cups club soda
In a large pitcher, [...]
Top Chef Chicago: Week Eleven Reflections
Posted on May 24, 2008 - Filed Under Top Chef | 3 Comments
Alright, alright. I am really late on this. I did watch on Wednesday, but a combination of factors (laptop at service center, really busy, needing to – gasp – sleep) prevented me from finishing in a timely manner.
Regardless, here’s what I thought. As always, I cannot wait to hear what you all thought too. We [...]
Toddler Picks: Three Things We Love
Posted on May 21, 2008 - Filed Under product reviews | 2 Comments
I am not generally a big fan of convenience food products, but we’ve stumbled on a few lately that we (we being Will and I) really like. Even an ardent believer in home cooking like me believes that sometimes, packaged food can help create a decent meal in no time flat.
But remember, homemade is always [...]
Review: 360 Vodka
Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under drinks | 3 Comments
To my recollection, I have never talked about alcohol on this blog before. I don’t know why. I just haven’t. But even in a family cooking blog, alcohol can have its place. That’s why I said a quick yes when 360 Vodka asked if I would like to try their product. Of course I would. [...]
Read More..>>Top Chef Chicago: Week Ten Reflections
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under Top Chef | 3 Comments
**Spoiler Alert**
If you didn’t watch the show, back away from the computer quickly. Come back when you have.
**End**
Just when I decided that maybe Andrew wasn’t that bad . . . just when I decided that maybe I could tolerate him, this happens. The guy did bring a healthy dose of comic relief to the show [...]
Growing Our Own Food
Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under garden, green living | 6 Comments
The price of baby food – the organic, affordable food that Paige eats – jumped 10 cents. Sugar has more than doubled in price for our small town. Gas is teetering on $4 a gallon. I talked about my fears last week . . . and they only seem to intensify as the days pass. [...]
Read More..>>Can a Sweet Tooth Be Inherited?
Posted on May 12, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 5 Comments
Note: No, Paige did not eat the Snickers bar. She’s six months old for crying out loud. Do you think I am nuts?
Read More..>>Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted on May 11, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I’m sure that many mothers are looking forward to lazy mornings of sleeping in and breakfast in bed. But I’m no fool. After three years of motherhood, I know that ain’t happening here. Perhaps someday I can guilt them all into it. For now, I will take my personal treat of sleeping until 6 instead [...]
Read More..>>Mmm . . . Tomato, Bacon, Cheese Pasta
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under pasta | 4 Comments
I’ve gotten very into Rachael Ray lately. Girlfriend knows what she’s doing . . . My one complaint? Many of the 30 minute meals I have made are 30 minutes of active time . . . that’s quite challenging when you are home alone with two little kids. Often, making her recipes involves Paige at [...]
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