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Trial and Error, aka the food wars….

Something happened to my kid when he turned 8 years old.  First, his teeth started falling out (finally), and then he had a choking incident during lunch at school, combined with a case of strep throat.  All three things happened…

Perfect vacation lunch

I love to travel for vacation. Getting away from your usual routine, seeing different things and trying new things are all of the benefits we can enjoy. This summer we were in Vermont for my husband’s school reunion. During our…

Yaya’s taste better

My son hates chicken, but loves Yaya’s (his grandmother) roasted chicken legs, isn’t a big fan of potatoes, but loves her roasted lemon potatoes and devours the rice in her stuffed peppers, even though he won’t eat rice anywhere else….

Postcard backyard, big yields

We live in the city, in a small house, with a tiny back yard.  Growing up, my mother had a big yard, with a large garden.  Given the limitations of my yard, I never gave up on the hope that…

Home made, frozen, mom approved

I like to make frozen treats for my son.  When he was a toddler, I used to pulverize frozen fruit in my vita mix and tell him it was ice cream.  He’s not so easy to fool these days.  This…