In a week, my oldest daughter turns 11. So the list below documents my culinary experiences of my journey being a mother, caretaker, and suddenly responsible for a life. She was born in Denver, and before settling down on the hills of Stillwater, MN by the mighty St. Croix River we ventured to Los Angeles…
Tag: children
After Back-to-School Woes: What to feed my kids?
We have all sent our perfectly imperfect kids to school. Praying and hoping that they will have a great year. They will learn something new. They will make great new friends. They won’t get bullied. They will eat their lunches. They will make safe and healthy choices. They won’t get shot at school. All these…
If life gives you lemons. Make sauce.
I’ve been thinking a lot about sauces. I have been paying the attention it deserves in my kitchen. To me, most food without sauce is not exciting. What’s pasta without its sauce. Dumplings without its dipping. Biscuit without its gravy. You get the idea. It’s bland. Right? The sauce makes your food complete. So make…
Word Appetite 