In my experience, birthday parties are sort of like Legos. You think you’ll be able to control them, contain them, buck the trend and keep things modest. And then at some point you find yourself ankle-deep in tiny plastic pieces
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Some of you may recall that in years past, I’ve undertaken some form of freezer and pantry challenge during November and/or December, in order to slow down our grocery bill at a time of year when we could use the
So here’s the thing. I’m a seafood girl. My 8-year-old son, L., gets his amazingly adventurous “If-it-swam-it’s-edible” attitude from me. One of our favorite things to do together is hit the sushi bar, and at a recent family dinner at
You. Guys. You don’t want to miss out on this stuff. If there’s one holiday treat recipe that I’d say is darned near perfect for just about every occasion, this has to be it. Fun nibble for a casual get-together?
I won’t promise that anyone will stay clean when they eat these. Caramelized Banana and Toasted Marshmallow Skewers 2 large bananas 12 marshmallows (I use organic, dye-free ones without HFCS) Approximately 1/4 cup brown sugar Cut the bananas into 9
Every once in a while, you run across a dish that’s so easy and versatile that it seems perfect for just about every occasion. There are lots of foods like this in the world, and I’m sure like me, you
One of the things I think many people tend to struggle with, as they try to eat well, cook real food, and maintain a balance between their food values and their social lives, is how to deal with hosting a
I cannot ignore the fact that this is a very, very important time of year for football fans. It’s nearly Super Bowl Sunday. This is not only the high holy day of football (incidentally, the only sport I really care
It’s not often you’ll see me talking about a specific product on this blog. After all, when you’re trying to eat pretty cleanly and in a way that’s accessible to everyone, you’re basically going to end up being more lured