So grateful
Confession: I think I must be the least-deserving most-blessed girl in the world. I spent the day by a fire with an absolute feast and awesome people. Happy Thanksgiving, friends.
Food
Stuffed acorn squash
Confession: I am seriously in love with squash. This is a big change for me, since a year ago I didn’t have a clue what to do with it except boil it into mush. Here’s my recent favorite recipe–roasted acorn squash stuffed with sausage meatballs. My mom used to make this! I just added an ingredient
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Communal living
My parents-in-law are living with us for a week: communal living at its finest. We’re remodeling our master bedroom together–‘we’ as in I’m cooking the lunches and riding along to Home Depot. And asking good questions of course. And there may be a few other things I forget, like handing a tool to someone and
Chestnut giveaway
Have you ever eaten roasted chestnuts? Mmm. I wouldn’t go so far as to call them “creamy and sensuous” as one website did, but they are quite delectable. You have to be okay with a soft nut texture, almost like a boiled peanut. Here’s the basic roasting recipe–of course you can then salt them, or
Conspicuous consumption
The most charming thing about breakfast is letting someone else cook it for you. * @ Spencer House Bed & Breakfast, Erie PA. Best waffles ever created.
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Kudos
Kudos, kudos, kudos all around. First to Lynnelle, who asked for ’em. He-hee. Then to Kathleen, the first person to guess all four right! Also to Kim, who also got all four right and most definitely made me laugh… And well, okay, actually to all of you for being so wicked smart. With the exception of
Pop quiz
What’s the difference between cannelloni and cannellini? Last night I had a fun discussion over some homemade hummus created by my friend Amy. (I know; she keeps popping up on here. Can’t help it. She is a super cook and a discriminating reader and I’ve been hanging out with her lately.) Hummus is amazing. Especially
Twelve fun cheap things to do in the fall
1. Take a long slow bike ride. 2. Save seeds. 3. Dry herbs. 4. Fend off a head cold with a little saltwater. At the first sign of a sore throat, dump a teaspoon of salt in a cup. Add hot water and stir to dissolve. Gargle and discard several sips, being careful not to
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My best recipes for tuna
Confession: I often wish I lived in a village by the sea, if for no other reason than that I could get fish and things so delightfully fresh and cheap. I love seafood. And though it’s extraordinarily nutritious, it’s hard finding economical ways to work it into our family’s menu. I like imitation crab for
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Ideas for packed lunches
Confession: I always start out the school year with grand ideas for great variety in my children’s packed lunches; and sometime near January I find I’ve fallen into a rut—a.k.a. “same-same every day, all along the way…” Would you help me prevent the slump by sharing some of your favorites? My tech support guy* created
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