from Montclair Magazine March 2011 Bright Ideas: Alison Bermack and Others Cook Up Online Communities By Michael Laser ...
Camaraderie in the Kitchen
from Montclair Magazine February 16th, 2011 Camaraderie in the Kitchen By Michael Laser ...
Bright Ideas
from Montclair Magazine March 2011 Bright Ideas: Alison Bermack and Others Cook Up Online Communities By Michael Laser ...
“Chronicles of a Postage Stamp Gardener”
I’m excited to let you know that I’m starting a new section to my blog which will appear frequently. I’ve thought a lot about where my new blog should go, whether or not I should find it a home somewhere out in the blogosphere or keep it right here in the comfy home of CWF. Well, as Dorothy famously ...
Manic Meatloaf
I awoke on Valentine’s Day morning, my birthday, to a gorgeous crimson sunrise. I was excited to be spending the day with friends and family on my favorite day of the year; a day to pamper and to be pampered. It was a stellar day that began with waffles and ended with meatloaf, both in the shape ...
Chicken Pot Pie
Recipe source:cooking with friends kitchenIngredients4 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts, diced* 2 garlic cloves (optional) 1 large onion, diced 2 celery sticks, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled, diced and pre-cooked (1 ¼ cups) 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ ...
Peach Pie Anyone?
There’s nothing like a piece of homemade peach pie in the middle of February to brighten the spirits. Yes, it’s true! -- Especially if it’s made with farm fresh Jersey peaches and a homemade crust. But how you might ask did I possibly make a peach pie in the dead of winter? There are no peaches in ...
How to Make Friends with Fellow Moms
from Aol Parent Dish February 16th, 2011 How to Make Friends with Fellow Moms By Ellen Rooney Martin Once you get home with the new baby, making friends may be the last thing on your mind. But going from office worker to parent can take a toll on your social life. Finding other moms to ...
A Rice Ball and a Simple Chain of Events
Today’s blog recounts a simple chain of events that says a remarkable amount about cooking, friends, knowledge and inspiration. One recent afternoon, my friend Debbie and her Japanese friend made onigiri, a sticky Japanese rice triangle topped with a strip of dried seaweed. These sticky rice ...
Cooking with friends for a weekend away!
Cooking with friends for a weekend away! What an amazing reason to get together and cook with a friend. That’s just what Suzy and I did before our two-family ski trip to the Catskills this past weekend. Since a full day skiing with the kids can be exhausting, the delightful après ski restaurant ...