Delicious kitchen adventures for eager eaters of all ages
Once again, Mark Bittman hit a home run with his article in yesterday’s New York Times. The champion of minimalism in the kitchen, the father of “less is more”, Bittman gives the kitchen a clean and healthy makeover for 2009. With his “hot” or “not” list, Mark is officially the Joan Rivers of the pantry.Read More
I’m not quite sure what it was I made for dinner the night before we left for Christmas vacation. In the past, clean-out-the-fridge night, as my family knows it, usually features pasta or pizza dough on the main stage. But not this night. No, this particular night I very much wanted our 1-dish supper toRead More
It’s raining in LA. In fact, it’s been raining in LA since about Friday. Wet. Cold. Rain. As a New England-er I shouldn’t be so put out by this. (Especially since my in-laws are on day 5 without electricity toughing-out New Hampshire’s ice storm.) But let me assure you it is quite easy to getRead More
There’s been a lot of research lately which suggests children involved in preparing their own meals are far more likely to cultivate a diverse and nutritious palate. Of course, those of us who cook with children don’t need fancy studies to prove this. We see it every day. Like when a self-proclaimed salad hater devoursRead More
While the rest of the world has to sit around and wait for January to start things anew, families are lucky. Back to School season is a time for all things new: new shoes, new locker combinations, new books, and New (School) Year’s resolutions. And I propose one resolution to start right away: cook dinnerRead More
It’s almost August… you’ve been to the beach, the park, the fair, and to see Grandma. Twice. Your kids took horseback riding lessons and learned to write HTML at computer camp. You’ve picked them up and dropped them off from more places than you can remember and more times than you can count. And yes,Read More
When the editors of Tastybaby.com contacted me about writing an article for their fabulous site, I was happy to accept. Perhaps you’ve heard of Tastybaby’s exquisite line of natural, delicious and organic baby food like “Peas on Earth” and “Hip 2 B Pear”. Did you also know their website is bursting with tasty and touchingRead More
Is it just me, or was the elimination challenge on Bravo’s Top Chef last night hardly, well, a challenge? The task: cook a nutritious, simple, and kid-friendly dinner that American families would be happy to re-create. Oh, and spend $10 or less. If this seems an impossible feat, as Chef Andrew quipped, it’s worth notingRead More
Cookie Magazine’s online community really is “all that’s best for your family.” From baby strollers to beauty tips and exercise to entertaining, it’s a one-stop, content-rich source for all things family. Though I am easily distracted by the “Do-Everything-Better Guides” (who wouldn’t be lured by such a claim?) I of course visit the site forRead More