What’s for Dinner?

Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Even those of us who enjoy cooking can fall into a culinary rut now and then.

Rachel’s recent post about the success of her menu planning party started me thinking about sharing dinner ideas.

I’ve recently found frugal dinner inspiration at 5 Dollar Dinners, a blog devoted to sharing inexpensive recipes. There are some creative dinner ideas there I never would have thought of trying on my own.

I used to belong to a mom’s message board where someone would regularly ask, “What’s for dinner?” and all the members would chime in with their dinner plans. Seeing what others planned was always helpful and inspiring.

So I thought we could try that here. You don’t have to type out your recipes, just share your menu—what’s for dinner tonight?

Are You a Sweet Swiper?

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Health on Wednesday, October 29, 2008

I’ve been known in my home for making strategic raids upon my kids’ treat stashes around this time of the year - with the onset of holiday parties, “fun size” Milky Way bars are not safe in my home unless they are well hidden from Mom!

How do you handle all of the goodies that get brought home from various social events at this time of the year?  It seems that between mid October and January, our... READ MORE 

A Grand Adventure

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Homemaking on Monday, October 27, 2008

Tonight I am having a bunch of neighbor lady friends over for some wild and crazy fun—a Menu Planning Party!

Can you think of anything you’d like to do more? I didn’t think so.

I know, maybe it sounds lame, but the truth is this: it’s going to be fun. Because I’m going to make it fun.

I realized recently that for me, planning a menu feels a lot like work. So I’m going to work to make it fun. About... READ MORE 

Slow Cooking with Style

Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Thursday, October 23, 2008

Here in Fresno, California, the weather forecast for the next several days calls for temperatures in the high 80’s and low 90’s, which doesn’t exactly feel like “sweater weather”.

But despite the heat, I’m trying to find crock pot recipes that will please my family and ease my “to do” list, all in one fell swoop.  With all of the evening rehearsals, practices, meetings and more, it can become a true... READ MORE 

Slow Change

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Just me on Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Yesterday I did something wild and crazy, something raw and daring and in-your-face cutting edge.

For the first time in seven years, I tried a new chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Oh the pride I took yesterday morning as I opened a cookbook and looked up cookies and then turned to that page and decided that yes, today would be the day I would try this new recipe. Today is the day for personal evolution,... READ MORE 

Perfect Pie Crust

Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Wednesday, September 10, 2008

In this week’s Coffee Talk, Carolyn asks a question on a topic near to my heart: Pie Crust.

Is making a good pie crust an innate talent or will I, someday, learn to make one that doesn’t fall apart? The Pillsbury refrigerated ones are just so easy, but like learning to fold a fitted sheet, I’d someday like to make a perfect crust!

Other commenters contributed their recipes and now I can’t help but... READ MORE 

Food: It’s What’s For Breakfast

Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Growing up, my mother provided hot breakfast for our family every morning but Saturday. One of my favorite meals was cheese grits, which I could easily eat every day of the week. I would very much love to serve cheese grits around here at least that often.

Unfortunately, my boys have inherited their father’s love of grits, which on a scale of one to ten is about a negative two (while this would not... READ MORE 

Bumper Crop

Posted by Rebecca Teti in Food on Thursday, August 21, 2008

Can someone tell me how it got to be mid-August so fast? So many big projects intended…and only one of them accomplished—which I guess means the kids & I have had a good summer, right? (Say “Right.”)  One project I’m resolved to accomplish between now and September is reining in a mutant crop of basil which is taking over my garden (even intimidating the mint, which is not a shy plant, as you gardeners... READ MORE 

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