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Jalapeno Poppers
Growing up we never had much fanfare on mother’s day; my mother would say that all she really wanted was to “just be together.” As we did with most holidays, we would sit around the table, while my grandmother and great-grandmother recounted family tales, drive each other slightly crazy, but most of all meticulously talk […]
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
As with all things parenting, there is far too much information out there. Camps of people who adamantly swear that their seven step method is sure to cure any sleep challenges, or that certain activities are the best brain boosters. Over our last 6 months of new parenthood we’ve walked cautiously and occasionally unsteadily through […]
Fall Vegetable Saute
Cooking with someone else offers a fascinating window into their brain! The other night Dad and I sat down to make chicken piccata and I couldn’t help but chuckle at the variation in how we approach dinner preparation. Prior to cooking, Dad sensibly read through the entire recipe, pre-chopped all of the vegetables and organized […]
Kale Salad with Pear and Feta
Happy Vacation! To all my teacher friends out there I know that these last few weeks have been filled with projects, work shares, exhaustion, and celebration. You’ve made it and now it’s time to put your feet up and chill. I’ll be heading to Vermont in the morning and can’t wait to make the largest […]
Roasted Delicata Squash
This evening the hubs and I went to a live taping of “Last Seen”, a podcast detailing the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist. The facts surrounding this case – the world’s largest art theft in history – are deep and astonishing. While various detectives, journalists, and art lovers have dedicated their careers to digging […]
Israeli Couscous Salad with Cucumber, Spinach, and Parsley
My porch planters are flourishing and I’ve been using fresh herbs every night to make dinner as well as some drinks. We’ve thrown fresh mint into mojitos, rosemary into a gin & tonic, and basil into a blender with ice, raspberry preserves, and vodka – yum! (Can you tell we are in summer mode over […]
Shrimp Summer Rolls
Today I am back at work after the most spectacular bachelorette party on Martha’s Vineyard. One of my best friends, Carolyn, is someone who is driven, passionate, and most importantly she knows how to get down on the dance floor. She goes out of her way for those that she loves and it was no […]
Summer Salsa
I must say, having a 4th of July birthday is a pretty special treat. Growing up one of my favorite birthday traditions was competing with my friends in an obstacle course we created around our house. One at a time each of my friends would enter the circuit of elements from skip it, to […]
Cold Sesame Soba Noodles and Tofu
Summertime, and the livin’s easy! Happy vacation to all of my teacher friends out there. You’ve earned yourself a glass of wine and a comfy place to rest your feet. As of today, I’ve officially completed my second round of grade school… 13 years as a student and 13 years as a teacher/leader. Schools […]
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