Today brought a new winter woe: an ice storm. The results are breathtaking to look at, but scary too. Before the storm really got going, and the ice built up, I raked most of our roof — well, a 2-foot swath around the edge of it, at least. It was grueling work that tested my …
In the summertime, we eat only fresh tomatoes — tiny ones that the kids pick directly from the vines on our backyard. Giant heirlooms from local organic farms. Red ones, orange ones, yellow ones and green ones … Sometimes it’s just plain. Sometimes with a little sprinkle of salt. Sometimes with cheese and vinaigrette. Yes, …
Can frozen pizza be enjoyable? Recently, I was asked to review Newman’s Own Thin & Crispy Pizza. Since this is a product that I could consider buying anyway, I agreed. What did I (and the kids) think? This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and Newman’s Own. Where do I begin? Finding the pizza at …
The Super Bowl has always been one of my very favorite events of the year. The array of appetizers, the cheering, the laughs … it’s just fun. Where other big party holidays have all sorts of pressures for gift giving, making it exciting for kids and having just the right loot on hand, Super Bowl …
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. …
