Donut, Cake, or Something Else?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, March 07, 2011
I’ve got one item on my to-do list before bed tonight: mix up the dough for tomorrow’s faschnachts. Faschnachts are a tradition in my family, from my mother’s German heritage. Every year on Fat Tuesday, she’d fry up a big batch and we’d rush home from school to get some, excited for one last indulgence before Lent.
In the area where I grew up, there are many more people with Polish heritage than German,... READ MORE
What's Cooking, Mom?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Thursday, February 24, 2011
I recently borrowed The Best 30-Minute Recipe
I say “delicious-looking” because I haven’t actually tried any yet. I bought the ingredients for two of the recipes so far, but with a stomach bug raging through the house, it doesn’t exactly feel like the time for culinary experimentation. Tonight, I’m making pancakes for those family members who are managing to keep down their meals. Pineapple glazed chicken and skillet lasagna will have to wait.
In the meantime, I thought it might be fun for us to share some real-life dinner inspiration here. What are you cooking these days? What’s on the menu for dinner tonight?
Meals for Moms
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I’m setting up meals for my friend who just had twin boys (babies number six and seven!), and a friend alerted me to an amazing website called Take Them A Meal (thank you Carrie!).
The site lets people sign in, pick a date, and note what food they plan to bring. It’s the perfect way to organize a few weeks of meals without having to make an hour’s worth of phone calls. I’m giving it a try (but also... READ MORE
Perfect Pizza Dough
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, February 18, 2011
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed pizza nights and pizza dough. I just wanted to share the dough I discovered a few months ago, a delicious, easy-to-make concoction that is a hit around our home.
It’s from Weight Watchers and it has turned out perfect each time I’ve made it (which is no less than five). I think the key is using a food processor, and letting the machine do all the work!
Here... READ MORE
You're Eating WHAT for Thanksgiving?
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Food on Wednesday, November 17, 2010
I’m having visions of the Thanksgiving dinner table.
Mmm … I see traditional favorites like tender turkey with gravy, savory stuffing, buttery mashed potatoes, spicy pumpkin pie. Yes, in my mind’s eye, life just turned into a Norman Rockwell painting.
But do you have any family oddballs at your Thanksgiving table? I’m not talking about Strange Uncle Fred, who can be counted on for his “Wild Animals... READ MORE
But It All Looks So Good!
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Food on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
We read it in magazines. We overhear it in waiting rooms. We get an earful about it over the holiday dinner table with extended family:
For goodness’ sake, whatever you do, NEVER EVER go to the grocery store on an empty stomach.
Well, this past weekend I found myself running an errand in the late afternoon, and before I knew it we were colliding with the dinner hour.
“Let’s just make a quick stop... READ MORE
Not-So-Happy Meal
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Tuesday, November 09, 2010
I can’t tell you the last time I bought a Happy Meal at McDonald’s, but I do know that if this had happened when my boys were little it would have seriously cramped my style! The unhappy news in question - San Francisco’s decision to forbid restaurants from offering a free toy with meals that contain more than set levels of calories, sugar and fat.
Truthfully, if this ban helps stem the rising tide... READ MORE
Eat, Please?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, November 08, 2010
I’m all about flexible parenting, but I have a few firm rules for myself, and one of them is this: I do not fight food battles.
Camilla was a slow starter on solids and after a few months of fretting I realized I had two choices: I could spend years of my life coaxing her to eat, or I could let it go.
In the name of sanity I chose the second option. As parents, our approach to feeding kids is to... READ MORE
Yum Yam
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ahhh, autumn. When the mind turns to thoughts of… sweet potatoes.
Well, my mind does, anyway.
I lived a mostly sweet-potato-less childhood, and it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I realized how much I like them. My introduction was simple: a baked sweet potato with butter and brown sugar. The warm, sweet, earthy flavor hooked me.
My mom did always make a “yam casserole” at Thanksgiving, but... READ MORE
Getting the Point
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, October 04, 2010
Today marks one week since I started the watching of weight—using the point system to keep track of how much I’m eating and if I’m staying in range.
What I’ve learned so far:
1. Keeping track of what I’m eating makes a big difference. The first few days, I didn’t have the point system so I just wrote down the food I ate. Wow! For one thing, I was motivated to avoid snacking because I didn’t want to... READ MORE
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