Leaf Bag List – Fall 2014
This summer my goals were to go to the beach (we made it two or three times), go to the pool (we went a lot), and learn to make a really good hamburger (turns out the answer is fry, don’t… Read moreLeaf Bag List – Fall 2014
Tag: slow-cooker
Friday 5: September 26, 2014
Thoughts from my week (or two): 1) I’m a little concerned about the nature of Baguette’s relationship with Bert from Sesame Street. She keeps kissing him and then feeding him to her dragon. 2) While I think she has a… Read moreFriday 5: September 26, 2014
Mom-Friendly Meals
Recently, some of my friends have said, “You really seem to have this meal-planning thing down. What’s your secret?” I do not have the meal-planning thing down. My secret is that I have a child who is slightly older than… Read moreMom-Friendly Meals
Meal Planning
I want to do it. I just have a lot of trouble finding the time to sit down and think about it. Fortunately, last night we had friends over for dinner (afterward I realized that this was the first playdate… Read moreMeal Planning
Kitchen Tools I’m Loving
As I get back into cooking, I’m struck by what tools make the process easy for me. Here are a few things I’ve been relying on lately. Slow-cooker I use this at least once a week. While I can’t count… Read moreKitchen Tools I’m Loving
My Balance, Revisited
Nearly a year ago, I was inspired by a post by Oil and Garlic to write about my balance. So, where do we stand now? 1. What’s your work schedule? I still drop Baguette off at 7 so I can… Read moreMy Balance, Revisited
Coconut Ginger Chicken & Vegetables
I know Mr. Sandwich won’t go for this. I know I will. I really want to see how Baguette feels about it. It sounds delicious, and like something I can do. First things first, though–I’ll need to place an order… Read moreCoconut Ginger Chicken & Vegetables
Nesting
I’ve been doing a lot of cooking over the past week, in spite of (because of?) being sick. I made homemade chicken soup, although I used boxed vegetable stock, and I made slow-cooker BBQ pork, although it also relied on… Read moreNesting