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Kid Snacks: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I know what you’re thinking–another condiment! But stay with me, hummus is so much more than that. It really can be the foundation of a meal, and it makes a great (nutritious) snack for big and little kids. This is an obvious dip for veggies, crackers, and pita, but it also makes a great spread on […]

Posted 16 September 2010 | condiments   kid snacks   kid stuff   legumes   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , ,

Caramel Popcorn with Condensed Milk

Fran, this one’s for you. If you are craving something really sweet, really chewy, and really good, I urge you to go and make this immediately. Don’t be intimidated by the candy thermometer–it’s really easy, and super-fast. You will be satisfying your sweet tooth and promoting rapid weight gain in minutes. I found this recipe […]

Posted 06 September 2010 | comfort food   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,

Apricot Buttermilk Shakes

I found Wisconsin apricots at the Farmer’s Market the other weekend – I might have to look into what it would take to grow my own. Apricots are a lovely little stone fruit – bright and tart, with an unassuming peel and an easy to remove pit. My toddler ate two a day for a […]

Posted 11 August 2010 | beverage   breakfast   kid snacks   kid stuff   seasonal | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Blueberry Johnnycakes

I recently told my mom that one of my favorite dinners growing up was when we’d have ‘breakfast for dinner.’ Typically, it was warm scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, pancakes, or waffles. The novelty of it, and the fact that syrup was involved, made it delightful. My mom laughed, because she made this meal at […]

Posted 17 July 2010 | blueberries   breakfast   comfort food   kid stuff   seasonal   simple dinners | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Blueberries ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream

As promised, here is the first of several blueberry recipes. This was enjoyed alongside a lovely cake for my birthday. I would have used all buttermilk in the recipe below, but sadly, I was a little short. Blueberries ‘n’ Cream Ice Cream inspired by Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream via A Little Yumminess, who found it […]

Posted 09 July 2010 | blueberries   dessert   kid stuff   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (9) Tagged: , , ,