Boys and Bathrooms
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Mothering boys makes you an expert on all kinds of things, stuff you never imagined you would know or learn or even care to master. Random information including chief protagonists in all the Star Wars films, best way to make a Pinewood Derby car and the dollar menu at every fast food joint in town.
Some of this information is actually pretty useful and today I’m going to share how to keep your bathroom... READ MORE
Spicy Tasty Pork
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Friday, February 03, 2012
One of the things I appreciate about Internet community is recipe sharing. My family eats much better because I’m online. Generally, if a lot of people like a recipe, it’s a good bet that it’s worth trying.
Many were raving about Slow-Cooker Green Chili Pork Tacos recently, and once I tried it, I had to try it again. And again. And again.
This recipe is easy; basically, you cook pork in a slow cooker... READ MORE
Fill 'Em Up!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Do you do Christmas stockings at your house?
During my childhood we did. My mom filled them with the fun stuff for us - little toys when we were younger, hair bands and stationery when we were older - and since we didn’t get to open our big presents until after Christmas morning Mass, the stockings helped tide us over. We enjoyed them.
But now that I’m a mother myself and dealing with the fight against... READ MORE
High There, Biscuits
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, October 03, 2011
You know what’s good? Biscuits. And I love to make them. Five ingredients, a few minutes to put them together, and I’ve got delicious baked goodness fresh from my oven.
But I long ago gave up on flaky biscuits in favor of fluffy dropped ones, because I could not get the hang of the rolled ones. Somehow mine always turned out flat and puck-like.
I recently had a whim and gave flaky biscuits another... READ MORE
Simpler Than Pie
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Last week Daria mentioned apple pie and I sighed a little. I will probably get some pie this year when my mom or my sister makes it, but I have no time to make it myself.
Luckily, I remembered how much I love this easy tart recipe. I shared it last summer as a recipe for peach tart, and this is a slight adaptation for apple season. I think it’s perfect - crumbly crust and tender baked apples in sweet... READ MORE
Inducing Labor Day
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Food on Monday, September 05, 2011
It’s labor day, and my thoughts are with a girlfriend who’s a bit overdue and desperate for labor to begin.
She lives in Atlanta, so I had to remind her about the alleged induction powers of Scalini’s eggplant parmesan.
Sounds weird to me, but the restaurant claims to have 300 babies born within 48 hours of their moms eating the dish, so who am I to scoff?
I hope you’ll comment on the oddest labor-inducing trick you ever heard of—or swear by.
Meanwhile, here’s a little feature the Willits did on this bizarre local tradition a couple of years ago.
Summer Taste
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, September 05, 2011
When local corn is in season, I’m always looking for ways to use it. I love corn on the cob, but you can only eat so much of that, you know?
So when I saw that The Pioneer Woman had posted a recipe for grilled corn guacamole, I knew I had to try it.
It’s a simple recipe: some chopping, mashing, a little measuring and stirring, and you’re done. And it was delicious. My husband teased me, but I didn’t... READ MORE
Fun in a Basket
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Summer time is picnic time, and not just the kind where you throw some sandwiches and drink boxes in a bag for an afternoon at the local park.
It’s also time for potluck picnics at Church, or family reunions, or block parties. The kind where someone says, “Are you bringing that special pasta salad or yours?” or maybe, “I hope you’re making your famous baked beans again—no one else’s tastes as good as yours.” Or perhaps, “if you’re bringing your lemon pie, I’ll be first in line to grab some before it’s all gone.”
Do you have a special picnic food that goes fast at summer gatherings? A super salad? A mouth-watering main course? A savory side dish? A delectable dessert?
If you are willing to share the secret formula for your wonderful creation, please do so in comments!
What's In Your Potato Salad?
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Last week, on a warm afternoon around 4:00 pm, my husband says, “How about something simple and summery for dinner, like grilled hot dogs and potato salad?”
I had to remind him that potato salad is not exactly simple because it requires thinking about dinner much, much earlier in the day than I’m used to — which is normally around 4:30 or so. You have to boil potatoes and get them cooled off well... READ MORE
Choosing Favorites
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, June 02, 2011
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I have noticed something lately, a funny little detail about being a mom and running the show and making lots of choices. Here it is: when it comes to making decisions, I choose what I like best.
That probably sounds like a no brainer, but it has occurred to me lately that I might be inadvertently training my children to have the same yens as me. When I reach for the yogurt at the grocery store, I... READ MORE
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