When I was a freshman in college I had the unusual privilege, at the age of 18, to move in to an apartment with some friends during my second semester (it was no easy battle to convince my parents of the necessity of this move at the time, let me tell you). It was in…
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{recipe} Curried Carrot Spread
Once the holidays (and all the parties and food that go along with them) are over, I always end up craving veggies and lighter foods. My body is so overloaded with decadent goodies and desserts, it’s as if I need to go in the total opposite direction to balance everything out. One food that I…
{Dark Days & GIVEAWAY} Week 6
Editor’s Note: This is our fourth installment of a 4 1/2 month challenge, Dark Days, taken up by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as local, sustainable, ethical and organic as possible. I’m talking gluten-free sweet potato gnocchi, my very own quart of canned tomatoes and some sautéed broccoli rabe….
{Dark Days} Week Five: Simple, Local and Delish!
Editor’s Note: This is our third installment of a 4 1/2 month challenge, Dark Days, taken up by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as local, sustainable, ethical and organic as possible. Sarah discusses the process from phone call to table of a half pig they purchase from a farm…
{WNIMK} Whirley Poppin’ Magic
Editor’s Note: We have been lackluster at best with this so-called weekly post. Our last entry was Leslie’s spiced wine find at the beginning of December. Let’s blame the holidaze. Why not.; as we make another go at it. This time its serious. For any new readers (hello fellow WordPress bloggers) What’s New in My…
{New Year} Loco for Local
Just like everyone else who writes for this blog, I tend to avoid making New Years Resolutions. It seems like a loaded, sentimental effort that for most people tends to not pan out. This year, however, I have been considering my resolution for some time and feel ready to make a sincere commitment. As we…
{weekday reading} Post-Holidaze Edition
We’re back from our holiday break and ready for what 2011 has in-store for us! Before we get back into the full swing of things; meaning our New Year Resolutions and Reflections, an exciting cookbook giveaway and an announcement of our first-ever event, I’m doing a few housekeeping posts. First, all the lovely food news,…
{How You Do It} Christmas Tree Gingerbread Pancakes
Editor’s Note: Please enjoy Erica’s second installment in her {How You Do It} series where she shares TWO amazingly fun breakfast recipes for the kid in all of us. (Look at that pancake- OMG!) For the {How You Do It} series, we ask guest contributors to share a snapshot into their life with food. Erica…
{How You Do It} Chrismukkah Potluck
Editor’s Note: Please enjoy Dianna’s second installment in her monthly {How You Do It} series. Don’t miss this hilarious peak into the yearly holiday tradition in Dianna & Michael’s home and also her recipe for {fake} chicken mole. Happy Chrismukkah to all! – Christina I converted to Judaism six years ago. My husband is Jewish….
{Meals in Busytown} Crock Pot Taco Chili
When I think of getting dinner on the table on a busy night, the first thing I think of is my beloved crock pot. What could be better than having dinner ready and waiting when you walk in the door after a long day? I have several go-to crock pot meals for times when life…
{Dark Days} Week 2: A French Dinner in New York
Editor’s Note: This is the second week of a 4 1/2 month challenge, taken by 88 blogs spanning the country, to eat one meal a week as local, sustainable, ethical and organic as possible. You can click the link on the right side bar to read more! – Christina I tossed around several meal ideas…
{Meals in Busytown} Mexican Chicken at Lightening Speed
My father gave me this cookbook before he moved me into my first apartment. I think he was a little nervous. I didn’t grow up in a home where we cooked many meals. We ate out a lot. This was a perfect start for me as everything was simple in technique and ingredients and pretty delicious! Several of…
{Dark Days} Week 1: Easy & Easily Local
Editor’s Note: This dish not only is our first meal in the Dark Days Challenge, but it’s also one of our quick, easy & delicious “Meals in Busytown”. -Christina Apparently I have fooled myself to believe that I buy mostly local and organic foods for my home, but when faced with having to restrict…
{photo diary} the making of granola
I took A LOT of pictures for my “{edible gifts} breakfast in a basket” post. Overkill. That said, I want to share the play-by-play of the granola making…. – Christina
{edible gifts} Trio of Treats
“It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…” The halls are officially decked at the Zenner homestead and Christmas music is playing 24/7. The girls LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this time of year. As soon as the turkey is eaten their minds turn to Christmas and everything this wonderful holiday has to offer. Simon, our “Elf…
