Strawberry Sauce and Steven Tyler is on to Something….
Hi everyone! I don’t know where you live, but where I live , there has been snow for the last couple of days, including the first day of Spring. Crazy weather. Crazy enough to make us take a step back and realize how much we appreciate when things go according to plan, like warm weather […]
Wendy Inspired Pea Soup and My Garden Constraints…
Hi everyone! I am psyched about my garden but am realizing we have some constraints. See what we have to contend with here: http://svldnj.com/blog/?p=360 Also, to see how we are planting our seeds indoors with the kids, check out the Take Back the Kitchen facebook fan page (and become a fan if you like!) O.K., […]
No-Nitrate Hot Dog Pizza. Yeah, American Idol’s James Durbin Does Indeed Rock!….
Hi everyone! First off, please see my post about how American Idol sparks wonderful discussions about all sorts of things-including James Durbin…LOVE HIM! http://kids.baristanet.com/2011/03/american-idol-and-community-values/ This is how we roll when watching American Idol: We eat delicious home made pizza, sometimes with a no-nitarate hot dog topping. Easy, creative, somewhat healthy and always a crowd pleaser. […]
Easy Roast Chicken with Lemon and Please Don’t Worry About Killing Your Friends!
Hi everyone. For those of you who are afraid of chicken (you know who you are because I have met MANY of you!), you can’t go wrong with this one.I know, I know, you are afraid of serving raw or overcooked dry chicken to your family or guests. I get it and I applaud you […]
Patti’s Black Bean and Corn Salad AND A VIDEO TO SHOW YOU HOW!!!
Hi everyone! I am pleased to announce that my second video for aol’s Patch.com is up and you can see how my friend Patti and I make her delicious and healthy (and EASY) corn and bean salad! Free free to comment on Patch if you can guess what our fake basil ingredient really is! http://montclair.patch.com/columns/dishin-in-montclair […]
Crispy and Flat Carroty Potato Tator Tots and 10 Years in the Making!
Hi everyone. Big news: After 10 years, my daughter ate carrots when she used to gag when I had her try them. Words cannot describe the joy I felt when she chowed them down. That’s all:-) Crispy and Flat Carroty Potato Tator Tots: 3 medium sized chopped, steamed potatoes2 chopped, steamed large carrots2 TBS softened […]
Strawberry Muffins and Why I Will Let My Husband Have an Affair With Natalie Portman
Hi everyone! Recently, humor writer, Jessica Wolf, wrote an article about updating your “celebrity list” with your spouse or partner: http://montclair.patch.com/articles/the-list-which-celebrity-would-you-want-to-date Admit it: We all have that special someone in Hollywood who would make us want to sacrifice fidelity. As many of you know, mine is Jon Hamm for obvious reasons. What you may not […]
Peanut Shrimp Stir Fry and Brett Loewenstern’s My Idol
Hi everyone! I need to get something off my chest; I love Brett Loewenstern from American Idol. He is so sweet, has overcome bullying to now be one of the final contestants on Idol. Yes, he has frizzy red, long hair, he is very small and not the most manly man, but he is an […]
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Easy Souffle-Like Casserole and My Own Show on AOL!
Hi everyone! I am very excited because my new on-line show, Dishin’ In Montclair, has begun on Patch.com! I was inspired by folks suggesting I bring the Celebrity Home Chef series we did here on the blog ….ALIVE! You can now learn tips and have a grand ole time with people who are able to […]
Lonely Saffron Scallops with Corn Crumb Topping but One Less Lonely Girl
Hi everyone! Many people tell me that they avoid cooking/ taking care of themselves via food/cooking because they are basically only cooking for one. Who better to nurture and care for than yourself, says I?Benefits to cooking for one: Takes less time to cookFewer and cheaper ingredientsYou can eat in your underwearYou don’t have to […]