Over my kids’ spring break, I headed into New York City to visit with my parents and spend a few fun-filled days enjoying theater, museums, great food and new neighborhoods. One of our adventures included a visit to the American Museum of Natural History and a stroll through its Climate Change ...
Asian Coleslaw
This light and crunchy slaw makes a great accompaniment to spicy grilled chicken, meat skewers, or fried tofu. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of individual servings, or black sesame seeds for a dramatic color contrast. This salad gets better the longer it sits in the refrigerator, making it an ...
Making Granola with Friends
This isn’t the first time you’ve heard me extol the virtues of home-made granola. I’ve touched on the topic of making granola with friends so much so, that I am pretty sure that a good number of you have added it to your cooking together repertoires. In fact, everyone around me seems to be making ...
Deep Covered Baker by Pampered Chef — Perfect for Cooking With Kids
Shannon and I just tested the Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker. She baked a chicken dish in the oven and I tested the Penne al Fresco recipe in the microwave. Although I am a fan of Pampered Chef stoneware, I had never used it in the microwave. I’ll admit that I was a bit hesitant to do so. You see, ...
Sam’s Club or Disney World?
For a home cook and bulk shopper (like me), a warehouse shopping outing to Sam’s Club is almost as good as a trip to an amusement park — and may even be better! Sometimes there are as many kids in the aisles at Sam’s Club, but there’s more for a home chef to choose from. Bring a friend along and you ...
Kitchen Envy
I cooked with my friend Deb the other day in her newly renovated, gorgeous kitchen. It was quite a treat! I felt like I was in a vacation home and as a result, fought the urge to start my “I need a new kitchen” campaign with my husband. That irrepressible, hate-when-it-happens feeling of envy began ...
Fried Rice Demo
Fried rice has been the topic at our Thursday morning playgroup lately. Why, you may ask? Well, because it’s a perfect “one dish meal” for the family. It can be made quickly, is packed with a ton of veggies, whatever protein you like, and uses day old rice: What could be better? Jackie makes her ...
Tortilla Española
This simple omelet is a staple food in most homes in Spain and can be eaten warn or cold. We discovered it while traveling with family and visiting friends in Spain, who served it to us for an impromptu brunch, and decided to recreate it for ourselves. It is beautiful in its simplicity and can be ...
Sunday Dinner Just Waiting
The idea of a sit down Sunday dinner with family and friends may sound appealing, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. With weekends jam packed with errands or kid-centered activities, coming inside to cook on a Sunday afternoon doesn’t always work. The urge to entertain and serve a home cooked ...
Let’s Get Ready to Spread the Word
For those of you who regularly cook with your friends and others who are “converts,” you know how contagious it is. You’ve “been there done that” and are hooked. We’re excited to announce that a whole lot more women are about to discover what we already know to be so great. We’re excited to be ...