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Mini Chocolate Espresso Biscotti

In cookies, desserts On December 10, 2009 2 Comments

WHEE! The Kid’s chocolate allergy has magically disappeared so I’m all excited and want him to go for it Augustus Gloop-style. No dice. The Kid is way too… Read More »

The littlest sous chef

In kids, muffins On December 8, 2009 2 Comments

In Kindergarten they were writing about what they will be doing over Christmas. Here’s what the Kid wrote: “My mom and I are going to bake cakes for… Read More »

decorating

Pancake faces

In breakfast, kids, pancakes On December 7, 2009 3 Comments

Sunday morning is my favorite time to cook. No school to rush off to – just a leisurely morn – except that the kids wake up at 5:30… Read More »

WWYE: What would YODA eat? – Lemon Spaghetti

In kid's lunch, WWYE - What Would Yoda Eat On December 6, 2009 1 Comment

I’m telling you the kids LOVE this stuff. It’s sort of ridiculous how much of this they eat. It’s light, tasty and goes great with everything. I like… Read More »

Boiled egg shapes, how-to

In kid's lunch On December 2, 2009 5 Comments

Bento making is a dangerous game. It’s so easy to get caught up in the fun – but I won’t do it. No way. No how. Ok. Maybe… Read More »

Happy holidays!

In Misc On December 1, 2009 1 Comment

Holiday shopping can be stressful but not when you can do it online in your PJs! To help you get through your list, I am offering a free… Read More »

goldfish prep

Goldfish Mac ‘n’ Cheese

In dinner, kids, pasta, side dishes On November 30, 2009 8 Comments

A traditional mac ‘n’ cheese starts with a roux. This is not a traditional mac ‘n’ cheese. This is easy fo’ sheezy mac ‘n’ cheese where you get… Read More »

Batman Gotham City cake, how-to

In batman, cake, comics, desserts, fondant On November 29, 2009 7 Comments

Knowing the Baby wanted a Batman birthday cake, I had visions of Batman standing above Gotham City. I knew I wanted a stacked cake – with various sized… Read More »

Making a stacked cake, how-to

In cake On November 29, 2009 4 Comments

Well the Baby asked for a Batman cake – DESPITE the fact that I had made him Batman cupcakes. He’s right though, birthdays are all about cake. He… Read More »

Not Zippy’s Chili (in a crock pot)

In crock pot, dinner, meat On November 29, 2009 3 Comments

So I got this book, What Hawaii Likes to Eat. What caught my eye was a chili recipe – now it says right in the book ‘Zippy’s won’t… Read More »