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

As many of my faithful readers know, in my “real life” I work as a freelance writer and consultant to non-profit organizations. Most of my work is done for the amazing non-profit The Family Dinner Project, which is something like

…You fill in the blank! š So it’s November, obviously, and I’m late posting this, obviously, and I basically never post anymore. Obviously. Sorry about that. I’m super, super trying to get better about that, really I am. Anyway, this

So it’s October, and it’s our 11th anniversary today, and J. and I are not doing anything to celebrate. Don’t feel sad for us or anything — we’ve exchanged lovey pleasantries and we’ve also had a marvelous email thread in

This school year is a real game-changer in our house. I’ve always subscribed to the theory that while it’s good for kids to have interests, overscheduling is not the best thing for them. I believe in free time, lettingĀ them

This is a great freezer item — just pour the cooled teriyaki sauce over boneless chicken breasts or thighs and freeze in a zip-top bag. They’ll be ready to toss on the grill or into a saute pan as soon

July! Just when I was finally getting the hang of June…. The school year went incredibly fast. Too fast. I don’t know if it’s because it was my first year of freelancing (which is going MARVELOUSLY well, thanks so much

How arrogant of me, to call this pork “perfect.” How dare I be so bold? So smug? Few things in life are actually perfect, it’s true, and in all likelihood, this pork is no more perfect than I am –

I’ve been asking a lot of the same rhetorical question lately: “What is WRONG with me?” Why did I think it would be a good idea to take a position on the production team for Listen To Your Mother Providence,