It's Teacher Appreciation Week. I know this because Pinterest is full of cute ideas for gifts, but also because I am a teacher myself. I have been getting emails every day this week from counselors ...
Recipes
Barley Risotto with Ham, Carrots and Red Bell Peppers
The other night I went for a late evening run. I returned home sweaty and satisfied that I'd made it four miles without tripping in the dark or even stopping to walk. My husband was laying down with ...
Double Chocolate Banana Blueberry Muffins
It's blueberry season right now in Southwest Florida. My friend lives next door to an organic blueberry farmer who grows the biggest, sweetest blueberries I've ever eaten. We got a 5-lb bag on Friday, ...
What to make with the leftover Easter ham?
One of my favorite parts of holiday dinners is the leftovers. I love the challenge of creating interesting dishes that reimagine the protein into something new and different. At Easter, we usually ...
Tropical Fruit Smoothie
I'm taking the boys to Portland, Ore to see my sister and brother-in-law. I'm starting graduate school next month and know we won't be traveling much for the next two years, so I'm trying to squeeze ...
Homemade Frozen Pizza
Friday night is 'pizza camp out night' at our house. It started as a way to give our oldest a little undivided attention after his twin brothers were born. Now it's one of our favorite traditions and ...
Madras Lentil Tacos
My husband was out of town for business last week, so the boys and I had a couple of super casual meals while he was gone. One night we had McDonald's (gasp! I know, I know, but really, it's their ...
Pickled Beets
My husband can’t stand beets. Roasted, grilled, pickled, he hates them. “They taste like dirt,” he says every time I make them, or even mention them for that matter. Every.Single.Time. I, on the other ...
Make-ahead Breakfast Round-up and a Waffle Recipe
As I've mentioned before, mornings around here are kind of crazy. I like to give the boys a good breakfast, though, and cereal is just not something I want to contemplate with three boys five and two. ...
Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
This roasted butternut squash soup is a sophisticated substitute for tomato soup. The pears bring a special sweetness and I love the Jamaican curry. Roasting everything on one sheet pan limits the ...
