Anyone else feel like the school year is a marathon and we are just reaching for the tape? It’s not even May and I already have the worst case of summer fever. The mom in me gets lost in the summer fantasy of no alarm clocks, no carpools, and no homework. The foodie girl in me has
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Perfect Roast Chicken
There are a few things every home cook should know how to make and Roast Chicken tops the list. Roasting a chicken at home is incredibly easy, makes your house smells like heaven, and offers up a truly beautiful dinner for your family. It’s easy enough for a weeknight night dinner and lovely enough for
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Menu Week of April 25
Last night, I was feeling unsure about asking someone for a favor. It wasn’t the kind of mom favor I’m used to asking people, like picking up my kids from school or taking my hot lunch duty at school. It was business related (I was certainly not channeling my inner Sheryl Sandberg!). My husband listened
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Chocolate Sprinkle Fruit Cone
I’m often asked to bring a “healthy-ish” snack to class parties. First of all, I don’t even know what that means. Is “heathy-ish” even a thing? I would show up for class parties with beautifully plated but super boring platters of cut produce. The kids would excitedly file by the snack table, paper plates in
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Menu Week of April 18th
It’s another week of great recipes! Just look at the beautiful photos and inspired ideas from Pioneer Woman, What’s Gaby Cooking, Barefoot Contessa, and me. I can’t wait to dig into Baked Lemon Pasta, Carnitas, Chicken Teriyaki, and Individual Meatloaf. There is something for everyone on this menu and lucky for me, it’s all easy weeknight cooking. Just plan
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