My Latest Appliance Crush
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Friday, June 10, 2011
My parents bought me this pretty little thing
I am thrilled! And excited! And confirmed in my theory that true happiness comes in the form of kitchen appliances.
Just kidding.
Sort of.
Well, I am happy, and it has a little bit to do with the sweet machine kneading a 2-pound loaf of country white on my counter top right now.
I have been enthusiastically checking out the tips... READ MORE
Incredible, Edible St. Nick
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, December 06, 2010
We did it! We baked him!
And all were pleased. Everyone, that is, but one 5-year-old who was pretty put-out to discover that the jolly old saint’s mustache was eaten by an older sibling while he was busy upstairs with Playmobil.
But on the whole, a success. Hope your feast day is happy too!
Warm Up With Pumpkin Soup
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Over the weekend, I was inspired by the simple recipe for Pumpkin Soup Kristen Laurence shared.
My one word review? Yum. It was perfect with grilled cheese sandwiches and it tastes exactly like a fall soup should. I am patting myself on the back for having discovered such a delicious way to get some calcium, vitamin A, and beta carotene into my kids.
I am a big fan of pumpkin flavors in the fall,... READ MORE
Back to School Breakfasts
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
It’s that time of year—a time for breaking into new routines and getting a move on in the morning.
For me, when it comes to back-to-school breakfasts, the key is finding something ...
1. my kids will actually eat.
2. quick.
3. painless to prepare.
4. nutritious enough to quiet my inner mother-guilt.
Here are some recipes I have been researching lately that I think fit the bill:
Cornbread (even kids... READ MORE
A Friend to Salad
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, June 28, 2010
In summer, we love dinner salads.
We start with lettuce, and add a protein. Chicken or crumbled bacon with chopped boiled eggs are our favorites. Then we toss in whatever vegetables, fruits, or nuts we’re in the mood for, and voila! A cool dinner that’s perfect for hot weather.
I know there are many men who would not consider a salad to be sufficient for dinner. I’m lucky to have a husband who will... READ MORE
Conventional Oven
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Today, I took advantage of the chilly, rainy weather and spent the afternoon baking. I made several loaves of pumpkin bread and a batch of chocolate chip cookies.
For both of these items I have a recipe I normally use, and today for some strange reason I tried new recipes for both. Boy was that a mistake!
The cookies weren’t too bad. I used the recipe off the bag of my Ghiradelli chips, different... READ MORE
How to Cheat at Baking
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
“You made bread?” my 13-year-old son said to me yesterday afternoon as I pulled two loaves of freshly baked batter bread from the oven. “Awesome!”
His enthusiasm was enough to convince me I should bake bread more often.
Years ago, I used to make homemade bread several times a week. These days, though, I store my yeast in the freezer and months go by without it seeing a single use. Life just got a... READ MORE
Lenten Bread
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A couple of years ago, my older kids got the idea that they would like to do a “bread and water” fast on Ash Wednesday.
I surely didn’t want to be an obstacle on their path to what are obviously great heights of holiness, but I did want to be sure they were still getting necessary nutrition, even on a fasting day. So that year, I baked up a couple loaves of whole wheat bread, and a tradition was born.... READ MORE
Bread of Life
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Here’s an interesting article about a family-run business in Rhode Island that makes and sells communion wafers.
Says Andy Cavanagh, General Manager of Cavanagh Company: “The best thing we can do is make sure the bread is perfect in every way possible.”
Self-buttering Bread
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Food on Monday, November 17, 2008
It’s gotten cold here in Washington, DC.
As we live in a drafty Victorian built shortly after the Civil War, cold weather means my daughter and I retreat to the kitchen many Sunday afternoons to get a leg up on the week’s cooking and baking—and be able to feel our feet and hands.
Yesterday one of our projects was brioche—those feathery-light little loaves that are traditionally served with a top-knot... READ MORE
