You will not find an easier birthday cake to prepare. I make this ice cream sandwich cake by request several times every summer for birthdays. On Vivi’s 3rd birthday we had a fun little party. Pizza, cake, a piñata, and a food drive for FIND Food Bank in Indio. The pizzas came from Costco – … Read more
Lately, I’ve been feeling a little more Mommy Guilt than usual. Aside from the blog that I keep promising to update more frequently, I’m writing for a living. I’m learning as I go, and articles that should take an hour end up taking 3 because I can only focus on the computer in 15 minute … Read more
It always shocks me that I’ve known my Dad for 43 years now, and there are still things I don’t know about him. Stories I haven’t heard. Recently, he shared one such story. As a bit of background, Dad was born in England and then lived in Belfast, Ireland, where my Grandfather was headmaster at … Read more
Starting new traditions with a gluten free gingerbread cookie recipe. Dec 2010 was V’s first Christmas and Trader Joe’s had these fantastic huge gingerbread cookies for .99 that came with frosting and sprinkles. She had such a great time decorating it (and herself) in her highchair. I hoped that they would sell them every year … Read more
‘Tis The Season to find eggnog in the dairy section of every store. Before I even have my first sip of this classic holiday beverage, I begin fantasizing about eggnog ice cream. I keep the ice cream maker in the freezer, and this recipe doesn’t require cooking so I don’t have to wait too long. … Read more
Roasted brussels sprouts and beets are a great side dish for any meal, or can turn a salad into a main course. I picked up a bag of great looking brussels sprouts at Costco the other day, along with a bag of golden beets, which I had never tried before. My favorite way to prepare … Read more
Using biodegradable dog poop bags for kitchen compost works great because you can take it out more frequently and not have a pile of mold on the counter. I’m currently house-sitting for my parents up in BC, Canada. Shortly after they left, the city dropped off three enormous waste bins, the kind we have in … Read more
I helped my sister host a book club evening for a book based in China. For the life of me, I can’t remember what it was, but we picked up some potstickers, egg rolls and the ingredients for Szechuan Green Beans and Chinese Chicken Wings. The food was a hit. Here are the recipes: Recipe … Read more