Mother’s Day was a big deal in my family when I was growing up. In retrospect, it's interesting that we attempted to “gift” my mother through a homemade meal. We would make breakfast and surprise her with breakfast in bed. Obviously, after the first year it wasn’t a surprise anymore. However, just the idea of forcing Mom to sit back, to take a deep breath, and to enjoy the tables turned as her own children made her some nourishing food was beyond fulfilling. The tradition exists in my own family as well. Whenever I have a special day … [Read more...]
Potato Salad
May 6, 2015 By 1 Comment
It was hot enough yesterday to feel as if it were mid-July, save the terrible pollen count. Walking around in the concrete jungle is the least desirable place with rising temperatures. I longed for my own backyard, fresh cut grass, a fired up grill and a cool breeze. Instead, I was sweaty, stuck in the stale air, surrounded by high rises. To cool me off, I decided to recreate a favorite dish when I got home. I wanted to channel my inner summer. For my family, potato salad … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo: Homemade Guacamole Video
May 5, 2015 By 1 Comment
It wouldn't be Cinco de Mayo without another terrific homemade guacamole recipe. My entire family has become avocado experts. In fact, it's very rare not to be whipping up a new batch of guac every weekend. Always bought guacamole but never dared to make it? Check out my simple video on how to make the best guacamole EVER: … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Pasta
April 29, 2015 By 1 Comment
picture shown without broccoli This past week I've been in a major time crunch as we were hosting a BIG EVENT. So, the first thing that fell by the wayside was our dinners. I just didn't have the energy or time to deal. I was desperate for a dish that I could make quickly and leave for the kids and a sitter for when they got home. While I'd admitted that I'm not a huge fan of serving pasta for dinner (because I have my suspicions that at least one of my kids might default to pasta for school lunch every day) this Asian Chicken Pasta dish … [Read more...]
