Category: Thoughts
Simplify.
Christmas is coming in just 10 days. Presents still need to be purchased. There is wrapping to do. And we still have to get a tree for the living room (that’s deliberate … We’ll do that on Tuesday). Only the mini kitchen tree is up so far. I’ve decorated the kitchen and the porch. There [...]
Baked Ginger Sesame Chicken and Broccoli (and Eat. Live. Be. Reboot)
When Will saw me starting to steam broccoli for this dish, he couldn’t help but let out a little cheer. It’s his very favorite vegetable — and has been since he was a toddler. Even though he’s loved it for much of his six years, I am always caught off guard by his excitement. When [...]
Thanksgiving 2011 in Pictures
Ok. I failed at photos this Thanksgiving. I didn’t get any shots of Will and Paige together (sad, because they looked so cute). Nor did I take many shots of anything else. I was just too busy cooking and enjoying myself — and as a result, I just don’t feel too bad about it. It [...]
Grateful 2011
From our home to yours, have a lovely, family-filled, belly-stuffing, wonderful Thanksgiving today.
Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Spinach Artichoke Dip (And Making an Easy, Frugal Veggie Platter)
I was one of the bloggers selected by T. Marzetti Company and Clever Girls Collective to host a Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip review. They provided me with product to test and compensation for my time. However, my opinions are entirely my own. Greek yogurt in a dip? Um … That’s exactly what I [...]
Six Years of Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Today is a milestone for my blog: Six years since I started publishing it. I hoped it would help me redefine my journalism career, but I had no idea that it would propel me into this amazing niche where I write recipes professionally, take photographs and live and breathe food. I feel so blessed. This [...]
Using Everyday Lesson to Teach Kids about Money
This post was underwritten by BMO Harris Bank, which offers a matching $25 on a new savings account opened for your child through their Helpful Steps for Parents program. Learn more at bmoharris.com/parents. Halloween is my favorite holiday. Always has been. It’s not just about the candy though. It’s about being able to assume another [...]
How We’re Eating During the Power Outage
We’ve just entered day five (5!!) without electricity, running water or heat at our house here in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As of yesterday morning, all of our family that lives nearby had also lost power, so there is no refuge. So, let’s be real about this: having no power or running water sucks. It’s hard [...]
Happy (Snow Day) Halloween!
Here in Connecticut, we usually have our first big snow storm sometime between the end of December and end of January. Not this year. We got our first taste of winter on Saturday with a massive snowstorm that dumped about a foot of wet snow on parts of New Jersey, New York and New England. [...]
National Pork Month, and a Friday Preview
Shawn says that dinners in our house are completely unpredictable (he’s right). Sometimes dinner is something simple — like Quick Chicken Parmesan. Other times it’s a step off the beaten trail like Bacon and Kale Fried Rice. I like variety … and so do the kids. Still, despite loving variety, I’ve fallen into a slump [...]
