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Sweet Potato Latkes with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream

December 5, 2010 by gmartell

 We love this recipe so much that it's become our family Chanukah tradition. It is a great twist on the traditional version. These hybrid sweet potato latkes topped with some super charged sour cream make for a great combo. If cilantro's not your thing, try mixing it up with another fresh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, sweet potato latkes

Things That Make You Go “Hmmm… I’m Such an A-hole.”

December 3, 2010 by Tracey

So, last time I posted a rather long list of woes about me and my home I've been trying to spruce up for the holidays. Since then, Painter has finished the job, and he hasn't been back since Monday, which is awesome - lovely as he was - but we're all ever so happy to have one less body in the house, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: children, homeless, hotels, poverty

Move Over Dexter, There’s a New Guy in Town

December 1, 2010 by gmartell

 For those who may be unaware, I just finished a month long fundraiser called Movember - where I grew a moustache to increase awareness of prostate cancer.As a thanks to all of those of you who were generous enough to donate - I filmed the finale.Special thanks - David, Jack, Sean, Sylvia, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, movember, video

On Becoming a Hermit

November 30, 2010 by jenbshaw

Today was...an adventure...to say the least. I remember standing at the counter three months ago at Chase's 15 month well check, waiting to make his 18 month appointment. I remember thinking, how convenient, just as he will be coming back it will be time to bring in the baby for her two week … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life, Parenting Tagged With: BABIES, doctor's appointments, Infants & Toddlers, multiple kids

Chicken Bouillabaisse

November 30, 2010 by gmartell

Chicken Bouillabaisse Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 cut up chicken salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablesoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 5 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon whole fennel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Canadian Tire, Chef Dad, contest, FlavorWave Oven® Turbo, giveaway, Holiday cooking, win

Things Can Always Be Worse

November 29, 2010 by Tracey

I've been AWOL lately because my house has been (unhappily) under shrink-wrap. We've have a house painter here - for about 4 weeks now - and though I'm doing my very best to stay focused on the bigger, brighter picture, the realities of having the entire family crammed into a third of our usual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: home, house painting, stress

Today I’m Thankful

November 25, 2010 by jenbshaw

I will admit that in years past Thanksgiving was always just about good food, football and shopping. I never really gave much though to the things I was truly thankful for. This year, for many reasons, I've given the matter some pretty serious thought. Here is my first official "Things I am Thankful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life

The American Music Awards 2010, Take Two: The Fashion Edition

November 22, 2010 by Unknown

THE GOOD:Katy Perry. Wow. She really blew me away. I usually think she looks pretty, um, unappealing. But, seriously, she looked so good last night. Her dress was flattering, her hair was beautiful. But, please, for the love of god, don't get me started on how awful her singing was. Girl should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: AMA 2010, Awards, fashion, Fergie, Katy Perry, ke$ha, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, taylor swift, Willow Smith

Pad Thai Noodles

November 15, 2010 by gmartell

VH is making it easier and easier to make delicious Asian cuisine from the comfort of your own kitchen. I took their new Pad Thai sauce for a spin with delicious results. I kept this recipe as simple as possible while keeping it both quick and delicious. Pad Thai sauce is sweet and garlicky with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: pad thai noodles stir fry chef dad

Artichokes

November 11, 2010 by Tracey

You know what's sexy? Artichokes.We've been eating them lately because they're in season, and they're easy. (And gluten-free - you're welcome Martin!)To prepare, just trim the pointy tips of the leaves, and trim the stem a little bit. Drop into a few inches of boiling water, and cook for about 20 - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: artichokes

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