We join a community pool for the summer, and starting today, they light the BBQs and members bring picnics and grillables and enjoy the longer days and late afternoon swims. I am starting to plan my menu around food that easily portable. I bought a super cute tiffen box from Target to carry all my [...]
I have written often about our subscription to Two Small Farms, a vegetable Community Supported Agriculture program from two farms in Hollister and Watsonville, High Ground Organics and Mariquita Farms. For the price of the subscription, about $22 a week, we receive a box of fresh, organic, locally-grown vegetables, ready to eat. Last fall, we [...]
I often hear “your kids eat so well” or “I can’t believe what your kids eat” or “I can’t get my kids to eat what your kids eat”. Although my kids do eat pretty well, I thought a little clarification is in order. My rule of thumb for dinner is to create a menu that [...]
IMG_2087 Hard to believe, even though these strawberries beg to differ, but the weather this May has been cold and rainy. Therefore, I have another week to whip out my cold-weather favorites for the family. Our box this week from Two Small Farms contained Yellow Carrots, Strawberries, New Russet Potatoes, Red Leaf Lettuce, Scallions, Young [...]
Check out this lemonade stand! Isn’t it just the cutest? We won it this weekend at the auction to benefit our kids’ schools, and I could not be happier. Love the design, the vintage lemon pictures and the basket of goodies that came with. Very creative and the kids will have a great time this [...]
Hanging Table Seriously? And I thought texting and driving was a bad idea.
Broccoli Dear husband does not like broccoli. Nor do lots of other people. It is not my favorite vegetable, but I understand its excellent veggie properties and so if it appears on my plate, I will eat it, knowing I am doing my body good. DH, however, has no such desire. If broccoli is on [...]
Last September, we overhauled the front yard and planted lots of food-type items. Blueberries, Fuyu persimmons, Blenheim apricots, rhubarb, herbs and more. Many times, I thought about taking a photo or two, but alas, it never happened. Fortunately, all the plants have overwintered well and spring is bringing up all sorts of treasures. One of [...]
Popcorn in Le Creuset Suzy was thinking about buying a Le Creuset Dutch oven, but wasn’t sure how she could use it in her everyday kitchen. Here are my favorite ways: Making any kind of soup. For example, Green Garlic Soup with Potatoes. Any kind of stew, including Lamb Stew with Leeks and Baby Artichokes [...]
Carrots Each week, on Monday (usually), I come up with the dinner plan for the entire week. What sounds onerous to some is actually a dream for me, as I organize myself well before the excitement of the week starts. No more last minute scrambles to figure out dinner mid-week, and instead of rushing to [...]
I made this last week for our first TGIF block party, using the Butternut Squash that came in our weekly box from Two Small Farms, and it was a great success. Very easy, and the butternut squash made the hummus sweet and tasty. My kids enjoyed it as an after-school snack with pita chips and [...]
Agretti 2010 Our box this week from Two Small Farms contained Agretti, and if you remember from last year, this is one of my favorites. It is a strange vegetable, but very tasty in a salty, ocean sort of way. And again, I scored more than one bunch, so we get to have it twice [...]
Ah, to be able to nap mid-day!
Meyer Lemon and Cranberry Buckle (recipe)
Family Dinner Plan: Still with the freezer
In the Kitchen with Chez Pim: Marmalade
