I've always associated pork chops with autumn. I'm not sure why, but maybe because they pair so well with other flavors I associate with autumn: apples, maple syrup, butternut squash, to name a few.When I saw this recipe by fellow blogger Elly Says Opa!, I couldn't wait to make it. For one thing, it doesn't …
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I have to confess, I think I have a problem. I think I'm addicted to sage. I use it every chance I can. I love it. I typically pair it with foods associated with autumn, like butternut squash. When I saw it paired with lemon in this chicken dish in Food Network Magazine, I put …
Thursday Munchkin Meals! This week's theme is lunch. Liam will be 8 months on Saturday (!?!). He will now eat just about everything we put in front of him. He's also much more interested in "helping" us spoon-feed him his purees. His idea of "helping" is to grab the spoon right at the tip, where …
Caught! I have photographic evidence that my son likes purées! Last Saturday, I indulged myself in some pampering and got my hair cut. My parents watched BabyL for the hour I was at the salon, and I arrived at their house to see BabyL happily gobbling up his mango and yogurt. He ate nearly the …
The Mister and I seemed to be falling into a vegetable rut. As much as I love to cook fresh vegetables, we often buy frozen for the convenience. And we always buy the same ones: spinach, broccoli, carrots, corn and green beans. Occasionally, we'll get kale or mixed vegetables. Once in a great while, I …
I know that as a first-time parent, preparing to introduce BabyL to solid foods was stressful, to say the least. What age? Which food? Purée? Finger food? How much? How often? I'm happy to say that I've calmed down somewhat. After all, as they say, "Food before 1 is just for fun." Meaning, before the …
It's been a month since I posted about my trepidation of introducing Liam to solid food. We started a bit earlier than I had planned. At about 5.5 months, Liam had reverted to nursing every two hours (he had been eating every three hours), took great interest in watching us eat and had started imitating …
In an effort to save money, I'm trying to get into shopping the sales, couponing, and meal planning. It's still a work in progress, but here is this week's menu. Sunday - cheeseburgers with a side of sweet yellow cornMonday - French Onion Soup - this is my recipe for the Soup/Stew swap, and I'm really looking forward …
This lobster bisque is pricey to make at home, but it's worth it for special occasions! Serve this decadent, creamy soup with crusty French bread for dipping.
Spiced pomegranate red wine punch is a delicious cocktail for holidays and average days alike. Serve it warm or cold, garnished with a twist of orange rind.
This post is sponsored by Melissa's Produce. All opinions are my own. Cranberry Chestnut Brioche Stuffing is a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving table. Rich brioche bread is dotted with cranberries and chestnuts.
This post is sponsored by Melissa's Produce. All opinions are my own. Fennel is often-overlooked fall vegetable with a slight licorice flavor. Cream-braised fennel and potatoes is a decadent side dish perfect for Thanksgiving.