A couple of weeks ago, 10-year-old Josie told me she鈥檇 take care of making our Monday dinner.Her offer was welcome, as it had been a busy weekend, and I didn鈥檛 get much prep work done. I asked what she intended to make. Linguini with clam sauce, she said. When I asked for the recipe so I ...
At this time of the year, I love quick breads. Not only do they taste great, are easy to prepare and easier to eat, but they also make great gifts.Quick breads are called such because they need no time to rise or need to be kneaded by the cook (a lot of 鈥渘eed鈥�). The most notable of quick ...
The holiday season is in full swing, and in my house, that means baking cookies.The tradition was handed down from my mother to me, and hopefully, my daughters will follow suit.I have so many fond memories of Christmas baking, thanks to my mom, an inventive woman who had a knack for turning ...
Some weeks, I鈥檓 on top of my game.I keep schedules straight. I get hot meals on the table. I wash and fold the laundry. Even dishes don鈥檛 feel like such a chore.It feels effortless, inasmuch as that stuff can be. I kick butt and take names, keeping my mental checklist straight and making ...
Once again, I will be serving as the guide to Christmas giving this year. As in the past, my advice is biased and personal. But, hopefully it will help with your shopping list.One of the most personal and heartfelt ways to give a gift is to make something for someone. So much goes into the ...
