Ah, October. The day in Nashville is gray and drizzly, perfect weather for a curling up with a blanket and reading. Alas, I have other obligations, but if you find yourself in so fortunate a position, here are some links to get you started. My brilliant friend Jen eloquently shares How to Talk to Kids About […]
Last fall my son’s school participated in a grand tradition passed down through decades of public schools in America — fundraising. I flipped through the catalog of reusable grocery totes, hoping to show my support of the school but finally deciding I couldn’t buy the totes without knowing how they were made. I did buy
I plan our meals each week so that we avoid the temptation to dine out. Sometimes, though, we have extra bounty from our garden or CSA for which I haven’t planned. This easy stew is one of my favorite ways to use a variety of stray vegetables so they won’t go to waste. I got the
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My friend Sam likes to cook. Actually, she is pretty passionate about food in general. She’s an avid gardener, and she’s working to end hunger on local and national levels through Community Food Advocates, the CROP Walk, and other programs. Yeah, she’s pretty cool. And now Sam is bringing her passion for food to her
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David’s birthday was a few weeks ago, and I decided to make him a basketball cake. The little guy is all about sports and balls, and I figured a basketball cake would be a fun novelty that wouldn’t require a special pan. I took an informal cake decorating class a couple of years ago, built
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