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• Happy New Year!

  

  It was an odd Christmas this year, fun, but odd. Mostly it was the weather’s fault, which was having an existential crisis and couldn’t decide if it wanted to b... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Vegan Cleanse

  

  It’s no secret that I’m a little in awe of the vegan lifestyle. I’m in love with the founding principle: that animals are left unharmed and allowed to live as... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Mushrooms

  

  Apologies in advance for the long-winded discussion but mushrooms were a 2-for-1 special this week. As in two preparations tested: raw vs. cooked. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A 6th Birthday Party

  

  Man, I need a vacation. I’m winded. Hosting a birthday party for six year olds isn’t for the faint of heart. Birthday parties are a blast, but they’re high... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Chicken Stock 101

  If there ever was a discussion more fraught with angst and frustration in our household, it’s about chickens. I’d say that I’m a bit thrifty when it comes to... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Alfalfa Sprouts

  

  Since last week’s bean sprouts were such a big hit, I thought we’d try another sprout-related veggie. Enter radish and clover alfalfa sprouts. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Fun Ways to Use Royal Icing

  

  If you’ve been following my blog for some time, you’ll know that I’m not the world’s enthusiastic baker. While I can put together some decent final product, I... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Bean Sprouts

  

  I’m shocked that bean sprouts went over so well this week. I bought them on impulse when a trip to Whole Foods yielded nothing out of the ordinary for our... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Holiday Party Recap

  

  Is it ever the holidays without a fun holiday party? I think not, which is why I was so excited this weekend to head up to the lake for our neighbor’s annual... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Holiday Ham

  

  Thanksgiving is over. Time to stop talking about it, it’s done, let’s all regroup on this topic next year. (That was primarily a note to myself, goodbyes are... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Persimmon

  

  I love persimmon. It borders on obsession. Apparently they eat these things like pears in Japan, they’re everywhere. For whatever reason they haven’t taken off... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Wordless Wednesday: the Holidays

  

  This year Thanksgiving was a total success. No sickness to take us down, we were a crew of entirely healthy adults and kids, the universe was looking down on us... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• December: 31 Days of Yum

  

  Let’s talk social media for a second. Because I have a confession. I used to be scared of it. I was one of the late Facebook adopters, my primary social media... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Thanksgiving Leftover Bonanza

  

  Thanksgiving has come and gone. Fortunately, in our house, Thanksgiving isn’t a one-day thing. It’s a spirit. A mindset. A way of life that lasts for a few soli... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Pomegranate

  

  We’re heading into December, and for me that means a lot of things – baking (fruitcake, don’t knock it), the holiday ham and boatloads of mandarin oranges. Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Giving Thanks

  

  Today is a day for giving thanks. And thanks we give – for health, for family, for friendships, and happiness. We sit down to a table laden with food. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Wordless Wednesday: The Selfie

  

  Warning, you’re about to see many pictures of me in a faux fur hat. If you’re not interested in seeing this since you hate a) selfies or b) fur hats, feel free... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Kale and Artichoke Dip

  

  I’ll be honest, I’m pretty sheepish when it comes to dip. It just seems so retro, like it belongs in one of those old 1950s cookbooks with the plaid dust... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Guava

  

  For some reason it feels weird to be eating guava at this time of year. It seems like summer food, more appropriate for the warmer months; maybe even December o... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Wordless Wednesday: MOMA Won Us Over

  

  Last week the kids had a half day at school, so we spent the afternoon checking out the MOMA. It’s always such a treat to visit because whenever I ask them wher... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK