Mmmmm. Hot scones. Buttered. Topped with strawberry jam.  I’m talking traditional English scones, as opposed to fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar which is also delicious but technically not a scone. Here’s a lovely recipe that is easily varied. I’ve yet to try an Ina Garten/Barefoot Contessa recipe that isn’t fantastic. I don’t bake much, but this one is really do-able, even for me. Sometimes I make up the dough and roll it the night before, cover tightly and…
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[photo via betty crocker] Busy? Need dinner? Me too. Here’s a technique I use over and over–it’s economical, easy, versatile and tasty. Place one whole roasting/fryer chicken (thawed, emptied, rinsed, patted dry) in a crock pot. Add just a teensy bit of water, season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook on low all day long. Voila! Tender, moist chicken that shreds off the bone and skin in a flash. Ideal for myriad recipes–anything really–like enchiladas, chicken salad, rice…
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We have a myriad of traditions on for Christmas, the majority of which take place on Christmas Eve. My husband is from Warsaw, Poland {for those of you who haven’t heard me mention that 18 times already} and we like to follow his Polish traditions for Christmas Eve {Wigilia} and my American ones on Christmas Day. The biggest thing about Christmas Eve, for the kids anyway, is that we open all the gifts that night. That’s the grand culmination of…
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While you’re waiting for me to put up today’s giveaways, have a little something to eat. Please. Here’s my go-to recipe for rice pudding: a quick, yummy meal during the holidays. Honestly my kids would be thrilled to eat this every night but vegetables have to sneak in there somewhere and ruin all the fun. Rice Pudding {serves 4} 3/4 c. uncooked rice {I’ve been using brown rice this year, it’s better for you and the kids don’t even notice}…
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This weekend, Mike and I put together a little video tutorial for you on how to make a pie crust. We wanted to have it up before Thanksgiving. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s a little bit too lengthy, but due to our lack of video editing skills, it’s the best that we could do. We’ll work on acquiring better video editing skills in the future. For now, if you have a good 20 minutes to invest,…
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Seems the season is ripe for sharing, and I promise this one is a keeper. And just right for Thanksgiving morning,  when you most definitely need sustenance to see you through to the big meal, but you most definitely don’t want anything heavy. Must save room for stuffing and pie! These are perfect for house guests–make a day or two ahead then allow guests to help themselves to muffins and juice or milk. I had a lovely roommate in college…
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Thanksgiving is coming up around the corner, and I’d be slightly more excited if I could eat everything that I look forward to every year. Unfortunately, I have gestational diabetes, which really limits the carbs that I’m allowed to have. Of course, my favorite Thanksgiving foods would have to be the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, the yams (covered in marshmallows), and the desserts. (I’m an expert pie maker, you know.) Most beloved of all Thanksgiving foods for me, however, is…
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[photo via martha] One of the best things about Autumn has to be the food. Apples are among the quintessential fall foods in my book and I try to make the most of them while they are in season. Some of the best varieties are coming on right now: Honeycrisp (if you haven’t tried one please do so), Golden Delicious, Granny Smith are among my favorites. When M was an infant starting solid foods, I started making applesauce for him….
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