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Pomegranate Cherry Pâte de Fruit: Treat Number Two

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: pâte de fruit! Or fruit jellies, as those of us who are not fancy-schmancy like to say. These jewel-toned beauties have a voluptuous, ripe flavor, and look lovely on a little plate at a party. I like to cut them small (1 inch […]

Posted 08 December 2010 | dessert   kid stuff   winter holiday | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,

Gingerbread: Treat Number One

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Gingerbread! I’m so excited to bring you the Twelve Treats of Christmas this December! Between now and December 25th, I am going to feature twelve holiday goodies. Some traditional, some modern, all delicious. Great to give neighbors, friends, and (let’s be honest), eat […]

Posted 06 December 2010 | baked goods   dessert   winter holiday | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , ,

Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich

All kids love grilled cheese. And let’s be honest, most adults do too. I’ve written that grilled cheese and tomato soup are my #1 comfort food on a dismal day. What’s yours? There are 101 variations on this theme, but here is a twist that my son particularly enjoyed. Apple slices, cheddar, and leftover cranberry […]

Posted 04 December 2010 | comfort food   kid stuff   simple dinners   snacks   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,

Baby Food

It really isn’t difficult to make your own baby food, and there are some distinct advantages: Quality control: You pick, wash, cut, cook, and puree the produce yourself Customization: you can begin with foods well-thinned with breastmilk, and then make things chunkier and thicker as your baby gets accustomed to solids Variety: you aren’t going […]

Posted 02 December 2010 | kid stuff | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,

Grapefruit Avocado Salad

This is exceedingly healthy. I’m giving you this dish to help prepare your insides for the onslaught of sugary naughtiness I’m about to throw your way in December. So go make this. Enjoy its bright, vibrant flavor after several days of decadent Thanksgiving leftovers. And then leave some butter on the counter to soften up, […]

Posted 30 November 2010 | condiments   salad and salad dressings   vegetarian | Comments Off on Grapefruit Avocado Salad Tagged: ,