I can’t say I have a particular affinity for lima beans, but I’ve never feared them the way so many people (my mother included) do. Call it more a casual indifference. But when I saw the pretty little pale-green beans, pre-shelled, in a basket at Alexandria’s West End market recently, I couldn’t resist. This simple […]
Meatless Monday: Creamy Lima Beans
November 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments
Tags: beans · meatless monday · vegetables · vegetarian · weeknight meals
Kids Cook Book Soup: Apples!
October 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments
I hope you haven’t had your fill of apple recipes just yet, because we have several more to share for the very first round-up of Kids Cook Book Soup. Thanks to all for sharing your apple inspiration, and please read to the end for the November theme announcement! With no further ado… From Jen at […]
Tags: apples · cooking with kids · cooking with toddlers · events · kids cook book soup · recipes
Kids Cook: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
October 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments
This is our entry for Kids Cook Book Soup — Apples! Check back later today for the full round-up. The Story: This lovely book, How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, by Marjorie Priceman, caught my eye at the bookstore with its colorful illustrations. In it, a little girl sets out to […]
Tags: apples · baked goods · cooking with kids · dessert · kids cook book soup · recipes
Meatless Monday: Curried Squash Stew
October 5th, 2009 · 9 Comments
Have you heard of Meatless Monday? We don’t eat meat every night. When do eat meat, it’s local, hormone-free, free-range/grassfed, etc. So on the whole I’m not too concerned about the carbon footprint of our protein choices, but I do think it’s important to have a varied, balanced diet and would like to expand my […]
Tags: grains · healthy eating · meatless monday · proteins · recipes
Growing Little Locavores in Chicago
August 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
I’m pleased to introduce Melissa Graham, a Chicago mom who launched a family food organization, Purple Asparagus, and authors the brand new blog, Little Locavores. Read on to learn about her work, an upcoming event in Chicago, and some market fresh recipes to enjoy with your kids. “A few weeks ago, I was noodling around […]
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