Breakfast/Baked Goods

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon On Rye

24 comments July 5, 2011

Here are the facts: 1. I have done nothing but eat for the last 3 days. I’m sort of walking funny. 2. The kids have been staying up far too [...]

Nutella Banana Crepes

32 comments May 12, 2011

Good God, how do you single parents do it?? Do you stick your kids in front of Curious George all day? Bribe them with candy? Medicate…them? Yourself? Paul’s been traveling [...]

Snickerdoodle Muffins

24 comments March 29, 2011

Did I totally jump the shark with the Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies? Because apparently it spread like internet wildfire last week and now I’ve got tons of college students [...]

Pumpkin Pancakes

15 comments November 2, 2010

Are you all pumpkin’d out yet? Or can I get one more recipe in before you all start throwing things at your monitor? I just love this stuff. I find [...]

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

22 comments October 26, 2010

Wanna know what’s in my fridge right now? Let’s see… I have mini whole wheat bagels, 1% cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, strawberries, hummus, lettuce, mustard, and a Tupperware container of, [...]

Brown Butter Mixed Berry Muffins

17 comments July 27, 2010

Paul can tell when I get a hankering to bake. I must develop some twinkle in my eye. Or maybe it’s a twitch. Either way, he responds…by occupying the kids. [...]

Parker House Rolls and a Guest Post

12 comments April 5, 2010

Have you met Joanne? Well, you must. She’s wicked smart and wicked funny, and helping me out this week while I’m trying to find my silverware. Knowing how busy she [...]

Ricotta and Jam Toast

28 comments March 15, 2010

Once upon a time there were two sisters. One, named Jen – athletic, smart, loyal, equipped with an infectious laugh, lover of wine, and has slight road rage. The other, [...]

Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Curd

17 comments February 15, 2010

78 degrees, sunny, with a slight breeze. Leaving work three hours early. Sleeping in on a Sunday morning. A huge scoop of Dulce de leche ice cream. …All good, right? [...]

You Say Potato Pancake, I Say Latke

35 comments December 7, 2009

I grew up confused about the proper way to spell Hanukah Chanukah Hanukkah. (Well, at least that’s one way.) Adding to the confusion, even though the holiday is always in [...]

Pumpkin Pecan Crescent Rolls

25 comments November 23, 2009

By now you’ve probably grown so tired of reading about the different ways to roast a turkey, which green bean casserole version to make, and the controversy surrounding whether or [...]

Pumpkin Muffins with Cranberries and Pecans

24 comments November 9, 2009

I recently read that there is an expected shortage of canned pureed pumpkin this year. Whether this is actually true, remains to be seen, but naturally, I panicked. An immediate [...]

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

21 comments August 3, 2009

Usually around 5pm Haley watches me gather up my bowls and utensils, and she asks the proverbial question, “what are you making tonight, Mommy?” This time, when I responded with [...]

Banana Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

14 comments June 15, 2009

I love it when Haley and Trevor are invited someplace for a play date; having something to look forward to, knowing the kids will have fun for a little while…and [...]