Working Mom Redemption (aka, The Cookie Playdate)
When I was an editor at Real Simple a few years ago, and then later…
1980 All Over Again
May 4, 2010
1980 All Over Again
I don’t know what it is – the sudden blast of 90-degree heat or some…
Spaghetti and Spring Vegetables
May 3, 2010
Spaghetti and Spring Vegetables
Until fairly recently, I had been an absolute slave to the written recipe, i.e. it…
Perfect Little Lunch
May 1, 2010
Perfect Little Lunch
It's way too easy for me to shovel down the straggler crusts of my kids'…
Spicy Shrimp with Lime
April 30, 2010
Spicy Shrimp with Lime
Here is the very definition of a Nice Problem: A healthy dinner that cooks too…
Venn Diagram Dinner
April 29, 2010
Venn Diagram Dinner
OK, so remember that dinner I wanted us all to make together this week? This…
Fried Fish with Ramps
April 28, 2010
Fried Fish with Ramps
I laid down a few rules for myself before I started this website. No using…
The Morning Routine
April 27, 2010
The Morning Routine
Every morning for pretty much the last ten years, I’ve made a smoothie for breakfast.…
As Promised…Simple Family Dinner
April 26, 2010
As Promised…Simple Family Dinner
Ok, so you haven't forgotten about this week's family dinner, have you? Since you are…
Thanks for Coming
April 26, 2010
Thanks for Coming
Quickest way to get your kid to write a thank-you card after the birthday party?…
Family Dinner: Book It!
April 23, 2010
Family Dinner: Book It!
Short of actually feeding you and your family a meal at my kitchen table, I…
Shrimp with Feta
April 21, 2010
Shrimp with Feta
I realize there is a whole segment of the American population that is going…
