I always have the best of intentions. I want to make lots of really great and super extravagant things to give as gifts. One holiday season I baked almost every day. Many of my treats found their way to my husband’s office so as not to end up in my mouth. Another year I crocheted…
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{edible gifts} Escaping Christmas-time Consumerism w/ Apple Chutney
I have tremendously mixed feelings about the gift-giving aspect of Christmas. Despite my outspoken criticism of the advertisement-driven culture of Christmas, I find myself purchasing gifts for family and friends every year. Making, rather than buying gifts in the past has made me feel better about myself and the holiday as a whole. So this…
{Leftovers} Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables
We hosted Thanksgiving this year, and even though we did a potluck style dinner, we still have a fridge FULL of leftovers. I have big plans for our turkey that were not difficult to figure out(creamy rice soup, sandwiches, and lots of pot pies for the freezer!). Other items have left me a bit stumped…
Feeding a {Picky} Toddler on Spaghetti Squash
Editor’s Note: Sarah’s next installment in her series “Feeding a {Picky} Toddler on”. She makes squash- magic. -Christina This is a continuation of my story of trying to feed my toddler healthy and nutritious food, while dealing with the fact that he has suddenly become very picky. This week presented me an interesting opportunity. My…
Vichyssoise!!! Not Just for Potatoes Anymore.
I’d like to begin this post by saying that right now I am in love with this soup. Really though, I may just be in love with myself for making it. Or maybe I’m in love with Mark Bittman for giving me the ideas to create it. It is good soup. And so simple. Perfect…
{thanksgiving} recipe link love
In case you’re still in need of some main, side dish or desert inspiration, I’ve trolled the blogs and newspapers to find the ultimate Thanksgiving recipe link love list. Enjoy! -Christina Mark Bittman’s 101 Thanksgiving Ideas on NYTimes Mark has more on his own website NYTimes’ WELL SECTION Vegetarian Thanksgiving Meatless Monday has a Thanksgiving…
{Desperately Seeking} THANKSGIVING ADVICE
PLEASE NOTE: This is the second installment of our series, {Desperately Seeking} Reader Advice, where one of us ask YOU for help. I need it people, bring on the advice! -Christina Okay Readers, I seriously need your help. My husband & I are in a bind. We pre-ordered two turkeys from a local farm, that…
{How You Do It} My Fluid Thanksgiving
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in our series, {How You Do It}, written by guest contributor Dianna. Dianna is a staff attorney (and my co-worker) in the Albany Office of Prisoner’s Legal Services of New York. She is wife to Michael, mama bear to Max, Jacob and Rudi and grandmother to Kaylee. Dianna…
{thanksgiving} Our Family Tradition…Brining Willie Bird
Thanksgiving….it is one of the holidays that revolve around tradition. All week we have been talking about what our family traditions are when it comes to Thanksgiving. My family loves this holiday. My husband loves to entertain, cook and he especially enjoys preparing the annual turkey that we refer to as “Willie Bird”. The kids…
{thanksgiving} Sweet and Tart
I have a strong preference for canned cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving and it is my personal tradition to hassle my mother until she agrees to have can at dinner for me. I know that it’s probably made from gelatin and corn syrup and artificial flavors, but I love how it tastes with turkey. Anyway, this…
{thanksgiving} The Turkey Fry
So maybe some of you have done this before. The Fisk household has not. We have never deep-fried a turkey. I’ve heard stories. Good stories, bad stories, horror stories. We have been fascinating and I’d say pretty intrigued at the whole idea of deep-frying an entire turkey. Earlier this week a good friend of ours…
{thanksgiving} Corn Bread Stuffing
{this mess will turn into yummy stuffing} I have to be honest, I’ve only have a few Thanksgiving holidaze under my belt where I wasn’t a “child” or enjoying a casual holiday with friends in the city. For a few years, my parents would come to Brooklyn and enjoy Thanksgiving with me….but guess what I…
{weekend reading} local edition
‘Tis the holiday season is right around the corner, I’ve added a “Holiday Shopping” Category for events where LOCAL-only crafters and artists will be selling their wares. In addition, there were some great local food reporting this week, I’m going to save those for the national edition which will go live on Sunday morning. As…
Lasagn-ahhhh…
I have a HUGE sweet tooth and one of my greatest weaknesses. At the beginning of my weight lost journey I knew I needed to find ways to have a small treat that would satisfy me but still keep to my goal of weight loss. I came across a book at Target, Hungry Girl, 200…
{Leftover Magic} Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
The very first time I made my own chicken stock and soup, I was pregnant with my first daughter. I simmered my beautiful, delicious soup all day, and therefore got to smell it’s amazing aromas all day. Sadly, by the time evening rolled around, my morning sickness got the best of me, and I couldn’t…
