Category: Food

Most of the time I welcome slow food that requires a lot of my attention. I admit, I enjoy multi-tasking; you will often find me listening to music while doing the dishes in-between loads of laundry and stirring something on the stove, and helping Milo with his homework or running to the couch for a … Continue reading “Insanely Easy Teriyaki Chicken”

I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not always relaxing or convenient to bake with my boys. But when time allows, it is enjoyable and a teaching moment in every sense of the word. When it all comes down to it, I want my boys to know how to make wonderful food for themselves … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

We all get a little stuck in food ruts sometimes; making the same things over and over again seems easiest, especially during the winter months when it’s not as easy to run to the grocery store. So to beat the food rut I enlisted the help of Andrew’s sister-in-law Annie, who is quite a creative … Continue reading “Annie’s Sausage & Beans”

During the holidays, we ate a lot of really rich food. So lately we’ve been craving simple and fresh, but still want to keep it as seasonal as possible. Enter baby kale, crisp apples, and salty tamari almonds. The maple vinaigrette is a dressing inspired by this salad. It’s easy to make and keeps well … Continue reading “Baby Kale Salad with Apples & Maple Vinaigrette”

Winter calls for extra baking in our house. Some afternoons when it is too cold to go outside, I turn the music on loud for the boys, who enjoy a good dance party after school these days, and smile to myself while I measure, mix, stir and bake, and then clean up the mess. I … Continue reading “My Favorite Carrot Cake”