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N’s been saying he wants to be an astronaut for Halloween for a couple of months now.  I mostly ignored him for a while because I’m the sort of mother who values listening to her child.  But really, there was … Read More

Usually I’m pretty domineering about what we eat for dinner.  My way or the highway, fam.  But I figured I could allow N to choose his own birthday meal.  (I know you are v. curious for my tips on how … Read More

Yes, another panzanella.  But this time it’s warm!  And has squash!  And maple syrup!  And goat cheese!  (I am a bastion of originality.) It’s similar, yes.  But all of us kept saying, “OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD” so … Read More

Why, hello!  Welcome back to me from not-on-earth’s-face.  Well, another side of it, anyway.  We had a lovely trip to Chicago for a dear friend’s wedding and to Utah to spend lots of time with Grandma & Grandpa (and eat … Read More

Here’s a little post I did over on Janssen‘s blog about some of my favorite things to do in Philadelphia! (Spoiler: it mostly revolves around food.)

Until her party this weekend, it didn’t quite seem true that my baby is ONE.  But now she is!  Because those 48 hours and cake made all the difference. The day of her birthday was so so gorgeous out.  We … Read More

Even with meal planning, there are days when I just get behind or failed to plan ahead or am just plain feeling lazy.  This is the meal that I make on those days.  It’s quick (30 minutes to the table), … Read More

It will probably shock you to hear that I’m not the biggest muffin fan in the world.  Usually they’re too sweet, too bready, too sticky, too…something.  Evidently I am pickier than I thought. But these MUFFINS.  Gracious.  A few weeks … Read More

Early this year, some mom friends and I decided to start a little joy school, or a coop toddler preschool class, once a week.  We all had kids of similar ages, and we planned to each teach one week a … Read More

As I don’t yet have any kids in real school, anytime someone laments that summer is over, I just want to grab them and say, “It’s NOT OVER!  We have three more weeks!  Don’t steal my summer!!” Ahem. It’s possible … Read More

I love panzanellas for being so fresh, versatile, and delicious.  However, with just white bread, tomatoes, and cucumber, I’m usually hungry a couple of hours later.  So I went with my staple – some black beans – to add some … Read More

Much as it saddens me to admit, K’s first birthday is right around the corner.  First birthdays are big in Indian tradition, so I’ve been thinking of doing a little party for her.  She is super social, so I think … Read More