Viv and Hugh are back to school (hallelujah!) and I’m trying to be a little more intentional about baking with them on the weekends. A good friend recently reminded me what a great exercise it is - both for quality time, and for math, sharing, direction following, and patience… and it produces a stash of … Continue reading Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I was tasked with pies (apple and pecan!) for our big Thanksgiving gathering, which reminded me I keep planning to post this you-can-make-pie-crust-too pep talk. You really can! It's all in the timing. I decided to attempt making pie crust on my own as a teenager, armed with The Joy of Cooking and not much … Continue reading Pie Crust 101
I'm resurfacing after a few tough weeks! Teething (sleepless) toddler, first colds of the season, work travel, and some more serious medical issues for Vivienne... it's all been a little too much. Lately, whatever the particular day requires of me has used up all available energy, not leaving much for elaborate cooking or creative projects. … Continue reading Easier Pumpkin Pot Pies
'Tis the season for voluminous CSA kale bouquets! Out of curiosity, I just did a Google search for "kale," aaaaand: 113,000,000 results. So, I'm not going to write anything revolutionary here. In fact, I hesitate to write anything at all, because: ugh, really? We're going to talk about kale some more? But the thing is … Continue reading 3 Actually Good Things To Do With Kale
The Key to the House 