Pistachio Almond Tea Cake: An exercise in patience

There is nothing like my kids, a group of "adults-in-development," in my face for most of my day (summer vacation WHAT!…

Quick Sticky Buns

Sometime before Christmas, I received a package of samples from Davidson's Organics. Though I had never heard of them, Davids…

Homemade Granola Bars: At the movies

Until this Presidents' Day, we have never been to a movie theater as a family.  Husband and I have gone on dates, I've go…

Curried Chicken Slaw: Leggings-gate

There are a variety of battles that parents have to fight with their children on a daily basis.  As parents become wiser, we choo…

Pumpkin Seed, Almond, Cranberry Granola: Haircuts

I'm notoriously averse to making choices.  I don't like choosing much.  I can barely make it through a restaurant without…

Banana Almond Smoothie: For me

It's almost a week since I've gotten my Vitamix, and I have to say that I really love it.  I love it for what it does in …

Apricot Almond Shortbread Bars: When the now becomes more important than the future.

When I normally look at Children, I spend time thinking and planning all the different things I'm going to do, say, teach, tr…