Monthly Archives: April 2011

I spent most of today quivering from the stress. Last week’s cold knocked me way off my game as far as the cookbook goes and so I started to panic about how I could possibly get it all done in … Continue reading →

A friend from church (the one we toasted on the eve of her c-section) is now a new mom. I went over this morning to bring muffins and meet her new daughter. Kate reports that parenthood is both far harder … Continue reading →

I bought my 1992 Subaru Legacy wagon in July 2003, from a woman who lived about ten blocks from my apartment. It cost $2,000 and was the exact car I had wanted during my high school years, right down to … Continue reading →

The family Seder was held at Amy and Jean’s house tonight. It was a night early, but was easier for the little kids to attend this way. I do love a good ritual, though it will be even more fun … Continue reading →

I pulled out my beloved label maker tonight, in order to do a bit of organizing and filing. I always get a little carried away when I’m labeling things.

More pie recipe testing! This time, blueberry pie topped with tiling of pastry stars and a peach pie with a crumble topping. Both were quite tasty.

The kitchen sink, with the remnants of the dinner dishes yet to be washed. Turkey burgers with cheese always taste good, but the pan requires a bit of soaking to loosen the hardened bits of melted cheese.

A quick snap of the living room bookshelf in the moments after getting home from work, while the sunlight still fills the room.

My June article for Grid Philly is all about fruit pies for summer, including this luscious strawberry rhubarb pie. I can’t tell you how pleased I was with how the lattice top turned out. I plan on making more pies … Continue reading →

From Greensgrow Farms today. Such a good reminder, though I’m rarely as patient as I should be, particularly when it comes to tomatoes.