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Every morning goes pretty much the same.

Joey’s up before 6. I hear the shower. I turn over and have another dream. He comes back and reminds me that it is time for the day to begin. And as soon …

I am entirely aware that this focaccia is really just a rearranging of the pasta dish from this post, but this is what I’ve been thinking about, and as the reality turned out to be good enough to make …

Today, all over the country, people are taking action to Occupy our Food Supply. Go here to learn more, or if you are over on twitter, check in on the conversation through #F27. It’s a good one, and very …

And 2 1/2 pounds of butter later…

Sweet Rosie turned seven.

Lucky, lucky me

who gets to cook through a day like this.

And even luckier that I get to watch

her receive so much love.

Taking it in with …

A few weeks ago, I got my hands on a ginger cookie that made a lasting impression. It was thick and chewy, and so spicy that it almost hurt. Sadie had one too, and she diligently struggled through the heft …

Today, a few Monday links to get this week started off on a good note:

This video has been breathing new inspiration into my kitchen. (Thank you, Shauna)

Pack your kids, your love, or just your wonderful self in …

There’s some chaos in the kitchen this week.

We finally exchanged the plywood counters for recycled chalk board and butcher block, and my friends Adam and Justin have been in here cutting and polishing and gluing. It’s really so beautiful, …

This past weekend, Joey and I made the trek up to Portland, Maine, so that we could go to Sarah and Jefferson‘s annual AKOL party.

All Kinds Of Love. AKOL.

Sarah and Jefferson ask that each guest bring a …

When my friend, Kari Chapin, asked me if she could come over to make caramels for Valentine’s day, I said YES! before she even finished her question. I love Kari. I love her that much. Because the secret that she … Continue reading →

I imagine that some children are entirely cared for. They have new organic cotton clothes, always combed hair, needs met, toenails clipped, new books to read, art projects at the ready, woolens for the winter, fresh baked bread, a newly … Continue reading →

  Yes! How are those lemons looking? They should be glossy and soft, smell good and lemony, and there shouldn’t be any mold. Are we good? Did we make it? Now try one. Just cut off a bit of the … Continue reading →

First of all, I want to thank you for all your nice words about that book that came in the mail the other day. Yes, I have been carrying it around like a baby. I’ll admit it. The girls have … Continue reading →

It was a good mail day. It will be a few more months before I can put the book into your hands, but while we wait, I’d love to share my copy with you. Thanks for being with me today, … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I developed a wild craving for cottage cheese. I know it’s an odd object of desire, but cravings are cravings and I do my best not to argue with them. I wanted cottage cheese with honey, … Continue reading →

The other day, a friend sent me this link, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Yes, it’s a good premise for a BBC comedy, but beyond that, I’d say that it’s one of the best ideas I’ve heard … Continue reading →