Due to our {unexpected} blog vacation last week, this edition will cover many news items, recipes, food projects and commentaries from the past two weeks… -Christina Ride Mama Ride?!! RIIIIIIIDE Pleeeeeeesssse. NEWS Hot off the press, Stop & Shop calls for a voluntary recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy & Super-Chucky Peanut Butter (another peanut…
{weekend reading} LOCAL EDITION
Well…well…well…. Look what weekly post is back! I am starting slow with a handful few food related events and news stories. If you enjoy this weekly event & news post please let me know. -Christina EVENTS Today there is a Kids Expo, sponsored by grocery store chain, Hannaford, at Empire State Plaza. Entertainment, rides, crafts…
{giveaway} the winner is….
The winner of The Meal Makeover Mom‘s newest cookbook, No Whine With Dinner is….. #3 comment… Sarah Holdaway! The winner entry according to Random.org :“My husband and I do not yet have children but I suffer from a gluten allergy in addition to some other stomach ailments. It has been difficult to find great…
{Dark Days} Week 13: Egg Frittata
Editor’s Note: This is the 13th week of a 4 1/2 month challenge, Dark Days, a pledge taken by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as sustainable, organic, local and ethical possible. Honestly, these challenges are becoming harder & harder to pull off as we all get closer to finishing…
{WNIMKW} seafood is back in my life again
Moving to northeastern New York a few years ago meant giving up easy access to the ocean. For almost my entire life up until this sacrifice was made, I had an easy 45 minute trip to the ocean from where-ever I lived. I love the ocean at any time of the year and treasure memories…
{Kid Tested & Approved} Cowboy Chili
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two posts highlighting additional recipes from our current cookbook giveaway, The Meal Makeover Moms’ No Whine With Dinner. We are trying not to push blog etiquette by posting ALL the successful recipes we tested, so these posts will be in “recap” format with links to the recipes on…
{photo diary} Tap Your Own Maple Syrup
When Dianna told me she tapped her own syrup I almost knelt down and bowed to her urban homesteading greatness right there and then. When Dianna sent in her post on syruping hows to’s I knew I needed to watch it in action. I was lucky enough to catch Michael tapping the last two buckets…
{How To} Tap Your Own Maple Syrup
Editor’s Note: We’re back with a post not to be missed. Dianna and her family boil their own maple syrup from tapping trees around their urban neighborhood. Tapping time is now, so read the post and examine the pictures carefully and get out there and do it! There is a {photo diary} to accompany this…
{weekend reading} MEGA edition
There are a lot of links below; slow “big news story” week but many, many kick-arse articles, blog posts and commentaries on our food system. Before I commence, I must share a little fact with you. My husband is a public employee union rep, so the first link will go to the tense situation in…
{Experiments with Grain} Kasha Three Ways
Last Spring I stopped eating wheat for a few months. During that time, to cope with the absence of ever-familiar wheat, I started broadening my grain repertoire. I’ve tried to keep it up since then and this week I challenged myself to figure out roasted buckwheat, also known as kasha. I was pleased to see…
{Kid Tested & Approved} Snack Attack
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two posts highlighting additional recipes from our current cookbook giveaway, The Meal Makeover Moms’ No Whine With Dinner. We are trying not to push blog etiquette by posting ALL the successful recipes we tested, so these posts will be in “recap” format with links to the recipes on…
{Dark Days} Week 11: All About Wheat
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th week of a 4 1/2 month challenge, Dark Days, a pledge taken by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as sustainable, organic, local and ethical possible. This week we change it up a bit with Dianna, a FSC guest contributor, working an amazing Dark…
{giveaway} No Whine With Dinner
We’ve been sitting on this giveaway for 10 weeks now. Why? Amanda & Sarah are having a hard time giving it up! They have been passing the book back & forth trying the recipes on their families with great success. They’ve both purchased copies for themselves, so we have the copy for one of our…
{photo diary} The Giveaway Winner is….
Wow, could we be any later with announcing the giveaway winner? It’s my fault. I forgot. But how could I? I refer to this book, Vegetable Soups From Deborah Madison’s Kitchen, at least once a week… its a wonderful resource. +++ Enjoy it… A fellow blogger won, PAULA! Please email us with your mailing address…
{Valentine’s Day} celebrate friendship & love
If you are looking for any last minute ideas: Check out our Recipe Round-Up for tonight’s dinner! Have a Cupcake Decorating Party today! Make some rock-n-roll Valentines for kids & adults! Lastly, Make a batch of black bean brownies right now! YUM! +++ Today is the day to celebrate the friendship and love in your…
