Working baby
As of our return to the office on Monday January 28th, I am now a working mother and Alice is…
Skillet Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe is yet another winner from America's Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook. And no, I am not their covert…
Buttery Peas with Shallots
There's nothing fancy or brilliant about this recipe, but when I saw it listed on the "quick sides" page of…
Three months of joy
Alice is my delight. I didn't realize, even in the days after she was born, how close to my heart…
Couscous with Tomato and Arugula
These past few weeks, perhaps fueled by the knowledge that my maternity leave is coming to a rapid close, I've…
Dimples!
In case you need a little Monday lift, here are some dimples to gaze upon. They do the trick for…
Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup
During my post-holiday blues, I used cooking to drown out my sorrows. I didn't plan it that way consciously, but…
Thai Coconut Curry Soup
During my maternity leave I was super blessed by our church's meals program for new moms. Basically, people sign up…
Creamy Thai Lentils with Sweet Potatoes
With the holidays behind us and only two weeks left of my maternity leave, I feel like I'm spinning uncontrollably…