This photo is for accountability. It is English Pea season. These are the peas you shell and eat. If you have never tried a fresh English pea you might not understand this, but if you have tasted them fresh you will see why a photo is necessary. I went solo …
School just got out and already we’re starting with: A little math, a little reading, a little writing, and a whole lot of fun. Why? Because we ‘re heading to Cupcake Camp! It is not exactly camp but it is a day of cupcake tasting, from classic to innovative, with …
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Bubbles, Dishes, and Gail Simmons’ Panna Cotta It is summer time and for us that means that we …
Today was a perfect summer (almost summer) morning. I worked at our farm share/CSA farm because part of membership is that every adult works 4hrs. each season. The weather is cool and the earth is soft and damp after yesterday’s storm. I harvested garlic scapes and green onions (aka scallions) …
It turns out that dad is not that into breakfast in bed. In fact I’m our family, the idea totally repulses him. My children’s father is fully dressed before he leaves the bedroom and a bit fastidious about his morning routine. The idea of having breakfast in pajamas of any …
Whether I’m throwing a party for toddlers, a holiday party, a thank you party, a cocktail for colleagues without the children, or `a water gun fight/party for the whole family, I have a few rules. The party has to have good food for everyone so everyone can eat and enjoy …
I used this peanut sauce most recently. It is my favourite so far, but you can always “Google” around and find one that has ingredients you like. The last time I made this sauce I was out of hoisin sauce so I substituted a Vermont Maple bbq sauce and it …
Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup of rice vinegar (also known as rice wine vinegar) 1/2 cup of hot tap water 2 TBSP of fish sauce 1 – 1 1/2 limes juiced 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 tsp of red chili paste 2 TBSP of Sugar In a jar …
You can get creative with this, but for a basic chicken mix for lettuce wraps this is what I like to do. You could also use this for a bahn mi sandwich, or an Asian chicken salad base too. Chicken: 1 rotisserie chicken 1 bunch of green onions/scallions 1 bunch …
Cucumber quick pickles & Crunchy Veg.: 1 bag of bean sprouts 1 bag of julienned or shredded carrots or 3-4 large carrots 1 large English cucumber or 4-5 smaller Armenian or Chinese cucumbers. 1/3 cup of rice vinegar (also know as rice wine vinegar) 1/4 cup of water 3 TBSP …
