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 video to kick out. What surprised me was that my co-star, picky daughter Lil, actually ate the sweet potatoes and beets [...]

How do you open an acorn squash? Or a huge Cinderella pumpkin? I usually pull our big cleaver from the magnetic knife strip. I hold it with both hands and smack at the tough skin. The squash rolls and I try to right it. The cleaver gets stuck and I smash down further anyways. Alex sees me, fears for his beautiful countertops and my fingers, and takes over the job. Recently, my friend Susan let [...]

10TV is filming a live segment with me at 7:50 am this Sunday.  Set your DVRs for my first extended television appearance, one that will hopefully not involve too many ‘umm’s, ‘err’s, or stumbles. I’ll be talking meal planning, cooking as a family, and doing a cooking demonstration. If you just can’t wait for Hound video, check out this example of what Lil learns from listening to Alex:

We’re switching things up a little bit here because Lil wanted to do a video yesterday afternoon.  Here she is to tell you about our Mindful Menu of the week! Monday – Lil is eating with my Mom, Alex and I are FEASTing at Haiku.  Perhaps I’ll earn a $1000 grant for a play with your food workshop! Tuesday – Roasted chicken and alphabet vegetable soup Wednesday – Lentil spaetzle and chard -  Columbus Foodie [...]