And the Oscar Went To…
Hello All! I know, it’s been over a week but I finally have the Oscar Menu pictures for you! Everything was delicious. Not only is creating the menu and accompanying
Nothin’ Could Be Finer…
After having a stressful meeting first thing today, and emerging from it in a great place, our appetites were something out of The Little Shop of Horrors screaming “Feeeeed Me!”
Cheesy Cheer
Tonight was the first ever Mom’s Night Out at Club Mom in Huntington, LI, NY (www.clubmomli.com). To celebrate the start of this weekly event, Joe and I sent over a
Out and About
Hello there! We just wanted to write a quick note of thanks and excitement for all the support you are showing to us. We debuted our site and got our
A Shiny New Year
Hello All! We’ve been off the radar lately making big changes for this grand new year! Joe and his family moved into fabulous new digs where he has an amazing
Squash Your Hunger
I’m going to get straight to the point today. There is no reason to “have” to spend hours cooking each day. There is no reason to say there is no
Chicken Out!
Being in the heat and sunshine has kept me out of the kitchen a lot of the summer. I am excited to get back in but I’m going slowly. I
Bean there, done that.
Summer is flying by quickly. I hope yours has been “tasteful” and delicious! The other night, after a busy, fun-filled day, Marc and I were starving but it was after
Whatta Catch!
It is officially summertime in the city and the beaches are calling my name. I am lucky enough to have a boyfriend who lives at the beach, Long Beach NY
The Milk Man Cometh… Again!
Born and raise in a small town in Wisconsin, I never thought my kids in NYC would have some of the things I grew up with like a milk man.
Makin’ A Fast Break…
Ah, breakfast… a word used to signify the morning meal. Have it a bit later in the morning or early afternoon on a weekend (funny enough, not on weekdays), we
Mozzarella is the Maine Attraction!
This holiday weekend I am in Maine to visit Marc’s brother, who I’ve met before, and his family, who I was excited to finally meet. What to bring? Most people
Berry Nice
I wanted to write now so when you wake up, you’ll have a nice suggestion to start your day. You can guess where I’m going – berries. To me, they
Thai One On!
It’s Sunday and you are a little fuzzy… a little smirk on your face… and your thoughts go to the night before. And what a night it was – lots
Basil Time!
Fresh Basil Pesto Spring is here and it is time to plant one of my favorite herbs, Sweet Basil. There is nothing like cutting and using fresh herbs from the
Wide Open Grilled Cheese
Ohhh, today in NY has been a bit dreary. Cool, damp, bone-chilling. I always have a love for any kind of weather because it has such influence over a day. Some
Wake to the Cake
Sometimes it is good to wake up and enjoy a cake – a pancake that is! There’s nothing that says “weekend” like the indulgence of pancakes. And if they are
On The Move
Annette here! I am sitting on a commuter train heading into Manhattan for a spontaneous meeting. I had to get out the door fast & was glad I had bought
Find my stride… like my mom.
With two kids under the age of three, it is not always easy for me to find my stride: working, playing and cooking. I often think back to when I
Momma Mia!
Happy Mother’s Day to those who parent any children in any respect whether related or not, whether male or female, whether vocational (teachers) or choice. And a mention to my mom,
Memorial Day Grill Prep
It is that time of year again, for those of us that only use our grill during the summer months, to get the grill ready for the season. As I