There's only four days until Christmas. Or six days left of Hanukkah. Gulp. And there's one or two people (or more if you're really behind) you still need to shop for. Here are my top last-minute holiday gifts for the foodie family on your list: Subscription to ChopChop Magazine: My boys and I are huge fans of ChopChop Magazine - a quarterly food...
Spinning soccer ball cakes by Duff Goldman Everyone was charmed by ace baker Duff Goldman at a private event. I was simply in awe. Spinning soccer ball cakes by Duff Goldman Everyone was charmed by ace baker Duff Goldman at a private event. I was simply in awe. ...
If you're like me (world-class procrastinator), you may still be looking for some holiday gift ideas so you can start checking off everyone on your "nice" list. Here are some of my favorites - proven by the dirty, well-worn pages with crumbs caught between pages. For busy families: Everyday Food: Great Food Fast This is our go-to cookbook for weeknight meals. Organized by...
After over-indulging this holiday season, go on a family hike (and thank me later). Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary (Natick, MA) ...
Turkey Trots/Thanksgiving Day road races are almost as popular as pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. I've often thought about running in one, but decided I'd rather be running around in the kitchen than on the pavement. I will definitely need some running shoes in the kitchen this Thanksgiving seeing how I am way behind in all matters of Thanksgiving. So for anyone hosting this...
A month ago, I was invited to compete in the first-ever Lamb Pro-Am (as you probably already know thanks to all my tweets and facebook updates for votes - sorry!). I embraced the challenge and made lamb pot-stickers two ways. Unfortunately I did not advance to the finals. But I did get the opportunity to attend the Lamb Pro-Am Event last weekend at...
We have had about two months of school and school lunches under our belt at our house. Here is what a typical week looks like: Monday: LeftoversTuesday: PB&JWednesday: LeftoversThursday: Oatmeal with fruit & nutsFriday: School Lunch (Pizza) Thankfully, my oldest almost always polishes whatever I pack in his lunchbox. It's 50/50 with my 3-year-old. Okay, who am I trying to kid? It's 25/75...
One of the things we love about Fall are all the harvest festivals. Nothing says Fall like pumpkins, apple cider and caramel apples, right? Then I heard about the CitySprouts Festival: Hands-on cooking and crafts for kids, Iron Chef style cook-off, live music and info on school gardening. We were on our way to Cambridge faster than you can stuff a scarecrow. What...
