I put avocado in my family's morning smoothie. Shhhhhh. Don't tell. … [Read more...]
Dining Al Fresco and Talking
Today she said, "Hey mummy, do you think we can eat on the balcony outside? It's such a beautiful day, you know. Is that unusual?"She drops new words in and out of her sentences these days, not always sure they fit. Me: What do you mean?She: Hmm?Me: What do you mean by, is that unusual. Is what … [Read more...]
The Negotiator.
Oliver is getting wise as to the ways of Wearing Your Parent Down. And holy crap, is he ever getting good at it...He: Can we buy Fruit Loops?Me: No.He: Why not?Me: Because it's an expensive box of food colouring and sugar, and I don't have money for that. Have a cookie instead.He: Well, can we have … [Read more...]
On Waywardness and Burnt Chicken.
Oliver enjoys chicken drumsticks for lunch sometimes, so I thought I'd oblige him this week. I marinated some in a little olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano and put them in the fridge to get all delicious before cooking the next day. Which was last night. He saw them in … [Read more...]
Tres A-peeling
You know how this child is watching all those cooking shows and things on Youtube, right? Well, sometimes all this web-based junk has it's rewards... She peeled eight potatoes for our dinner! I think I have a chef-in-the-making on my hands. Or at least, a sou chef.It's a good … [Read more...]
The Gluten-Free Thing.
I may have mentioned here, once or twice, how my husband decided to eliminate gluten from his diet about a year and a half ago. This has, ever since, all but ruined my happy culinary existence. Boo! Hiss!!He did it for digestive reasons, and as a bonus, his blemish-prone skin cleared up, and he now … [Read more...]
Just Read The Label.
I keep asking Ava Scarlett what she wants for Christmas... kids at this young an age tend to change their minds. A lot.So, besides ballet things, and Calico Critters, today she gave me a new item for her list.Me: So, what would you like for Christmas, again?She: Well, I think I'd liiiiiiike... some … [Read more...]
Hanukkah: A Time For Miracles, Doughnuts And Potato Pancakes
Ok, I admit it. The majority of traditional Jewish foods are an acquired taste. Unless you were brought up to eat foods like chopped liver, matzoh, gefilte fish (boiled fish loaf!), and kishka (breading stuffed into cow intestine), chances are you never will. And while there are some foods that … [Read more...]
After School Snack
This is one of his favourites.Smoked salmon with cream cheese on a crispy cracker thingie, some salami, and a scant handful of fruit. I don't really care about nitrates - I'm just so happy the Halloween candy is almost finished, ohmygod...What do your kids like to eat when they get home from … [Read more...]
Wait! Don’t Throw Out That Halloween Candy Yet!
Disclaimer: these cookies are not at all healthy. I apologize in advance for how many you will eat.Halloween is over and while the stores, greeting card displays, and radio stations are in full Christmas-mode, there still remains one big reminder of Halloween: the giant mound of candy left after … [Read more...]
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