It’s shaping up to be another warm day, with thunderstorms crashing through the sky already. I recommend lazing near a fan and reading these thoughtful articles from across the Internet. 1) When Adventurous Eating is Really Just Picky Eating in Sheep’s Clothing by The Yummy Mummy could have been written about my daughter, and...
Read more →We picked strawberries today at Schact Farm Market. Given the interest on facebook and twitter, I wrote a quick profile for those looking to pick strawberries this season. Schacht is a family farm located in south east central Ohio. The easy drive to their location took thirty minutes from our home in Clintonville. The...
Read more →Ale, Lil and I have lived in Columbus, Ohio for a combined total of over fifty years. This city is surprising in its depth and there are hundreds of places and experiences we have never had in and around our hometown. Taking inspiration from Kate’s list of things she wants to do in Columbus,...
Read more →BlogHer Food ended Friday with a keynote from movie producer, author, and activist Laurie David and chef turned educator Asata Reid. What follows in a recap of their informative and inspirational discussion on family dinner and living green. Laurie and Asata each had an ‘aha!’ moment that led them from carrying on their lives...
Read more →The lovely Catherine of Photo Kitchen came over last week to take photographs for Hounds in the Kitchen Egg Week. After blowing out eggs, dying with natural dyes, and baking a dutch baby, we were left with an excess of shells. We could have tossed the shells in the compost. Instead, we aimed to...
Read more →We are leaving for a road trip vacation to Massachusetts on Thursday. One way we conserve money and stay away from overly processed food is to make our own treats for the trip. Stay tuned for several homespun road trip ideas over the next two weeks. My grandmother makes Ginger Crinkles, aka ginger snaps,...
Read more →I am delighted to publish this guest post from Sally Kuzemchak, the registered dietitian behind Real Mom Nutrition. When she asked if I had anything specific in mind, I pounced with my standard question to nutritionists: ‘What do you think about fat?’ what follows is her reasoned and helpful response. An occupational hazard of...
Read more →Article first posted as ‘Guiding Children Through Tragedy’ on Technorati, where it made the Thursday front page! News of the Japan earthquake and resulting tsunami and nuclear disasters is hard to stomach as an adult. Around the world, people are struggling with their feelings of helplessness, insecurity, and anxiety. In this information age, children...
Read more →Here are five cooking thoughts trolling through my taste buds: 1) Lil ate root vegetables! – I agreed to make a video featuring Newman’s Own ingredients in exchange for a video camera and some of their products. I do honestly purchase Newman’s Own products and genuinely like the brand, so this was an easy...
Read more →I mentioned awhile ago that we are considering homeschooling Lillian. In order to get a feel for the experience, Alex and I began ‘practicing’ in December. Because I am home most often, I am largely in charge of creating activities and guiding Lil, though Alex is supportive and participates when he can. I started...
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