‘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
Shortly after we helped my parents move into their new home on 5 acres, I decided that this place is the perfect location for hosting Sangria Sunday. It quickly became our summertime tradition. Even guests who weren’t excited about the idea of drinking Sangria really enjoyed it – you know some people have a favorite … Read more
Living in the desert is wonderful for most of the year, but in summer, when temperatures are in the triple digits we can’t hack it. Offspring was born in the desert, but she can’t stand the heat any more than I can. So, we fly north every summer with the snowbirds. Summer in Canada is divine. … Read more
As promised, here is the recipe for the gluten free banana bread I have brought to a lot of our playgroups. It is also the one I slice and dry in the food dehydrator to make biscotti. The texture is dense and moist. If you want to avoid dairy you can sub in applesauce for … Read more
My mom makes big batches of turkey chili and freezes it in small containers that are the perfect size for Vivi and I to share. Here is her recipe: I was talking to some Mama friends about fussy eaters and we shared ways of sneaking veggies into everything we cook. We hide veggies in: smoothies, muffins, … Read more