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12 posts from January 2010

Wee Handmade Gifts: Calendars, a Puzzle, and Yoda: January 29, 2010
I have been wanting to get the children involved in more handmade gift giving, but it has not been easy to find a gift that is easy for them to accomplish and still, um, how to put this tactfully. ....

Robin's Egg Meringues: January 27, 2010
A few weekends ago, I was engaging in my favorite Sunday afternoon activity, reading the Sunday New York Times and dozing between sections. I treasure the afternoons when I can do that. We have a big sectional couch in our...

Orange-Soy Tofu : January 25, 2010
I know that for meat eaters, tofu can be a tough sell. I can commiserate. The first time I tried it was from the salad bar in college. I put it on my salad because I thought it was feta....

Handmade Gifts: Freezer Paper Stencils: January 22, 2010
Another gift that I loved making this Christmas involved transferring Oscar's art work onto a bag using freezer paper. I first read about these on Soulemama's blog here. Essentially you make your own stencil out of freezer paper that you...

Cuban Harina with Broccoli Rabe and Crispy Fried Eggs: January 20, 2010
I will never forget the day that I met Gabe's grandmother. It was my first trip to Miami and we went to visit her at her house. There was no doubt in my mind that the purpose was for her...

Anniversary: January 18, 2010
I can't believe it, but a year ago tomorrow, I posted my first recipe (banana chocolate chip snack cakes). I have loved working on this blog far more than I ever thought I would. It has been a wonderful outlet...

Handmade Gifts: Hand Warmers: January 15, 2010
One of my goals with my children has been to give them a gift for Christmas each year that I have made. This would probably be easy if I were a knitter, a sewer, or super crafty. But I'm not....

Trinidadian Garlicky Butternut Squash Mash: January 13, 2010
Our children's babysitter, Rosalyn, is a fabulous cook. I have posted her recipes for Trinidadian roti and chick pea and potato curry on this site before. When she has us over to dinner, we fill ourselves up with all of...

Smokin' Chili: January 11, 2010
Oscar is eagerly awaiting the Superbowl. Oh, sure, we may watch some of the game on TV, and some of us will enjoy the commercials as much as the game. Chances are I'll be doing something else at the same...

Pear and Almond Cake: January 8, 2010
I had plans to provide lots of healthy recipes after the New Year for those of you who were tired of holiday eating. I promise that there will be more of those coming. But this cake is what I am...