Tag Archives: cooking

I’ll Have What She’s Having

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

It was a surprise to me that J would be ready for table food despite the fact that he has just one tooth. I think maybe everyone knew this but me, and I’m having a hard time getting used to … Continue reading →

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National Grilled Cheese Day: Doin’ It Well

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

It’s hard not to love grilled cheese sandwich. The buttery, toasted bread. The gooey, tangy cheese. The robust flavor of a well-ripened slice of tomato. Just thinking about it brings me great happiness. Growing up in New Jersey, I was … Continue reading →

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Ten Best

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Two nights ago, I decided to try a recipe in Better Homes and Gardens (BHG) for Chicken Marsala. Here and there, I get stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner. I’ll find myself repeating recipes over and … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food Wanted Here

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I didn’t expect to cook dinner last night. Jude and I took a break from the norm and visited my dear friend Beth for lunch at her home, a trip that proved exhausting for the baby. Or, perhaps he was … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Chicken Puttanesca

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

In recent weeks, it’s gotten harder to be more imaginative and energetic about dinner. Sure, I’m hungry when time rolls around to prepare a meal, but the warmer weather combined with my big belly and aching legs/feet haven’t been creating … Continue reading →

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Just Like Mom Used to Make

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

It’s important for me to become skilled in the kitchen. I am and have always been a picky eater, and I have so many hopes that my children won’t follow my pattern. I want my family to love my cooking … Continue reading →

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A Little Chicken

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

I wasn’t really into cooking and cleaning when I was younger. Saturday mornings were reserved for chores in our house when I lived home with Mom, and that always felt more like punishment than anything else. I didn’t care if … Continue reading →

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Just Tired

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

During my holiday break, I like to do a lot of laying around, a lot of TV watching, a lot of cookie eating, a lot of movie going. Basically, I don’t want to even break a sweat. And I certainly … Continue reading →

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Ode to Panera

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

I don’t just like Panera. I am obsessed with eating there. Now that their tomato soup has officially returned for the fall and winter months, I’m in the restaurant just about every day. source I always go for the pick-two … Continue reading →

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What Did You Just Call Me?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Tonight at dinner, Mike said: “I didn’t realize I was married to a little Martha Stewart!” Before him sat a plate of warm, crisp crab cakes, buttered and salted corn on the cob and a steaming, fluffy-centered baked potato, so … Continue reading →

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