Grow it, yank it out of the ground, clean it, cook it. That’s a simple enough lesson; no solving for X, no periodic table, no “Columbus sailed the ocean blue” memorization techniques. Just some dirt, a hole, some seeds, a sink, and a saute pan. It’s the kind of lesson […]
A couple weeks ago, I told you about the delicious gourmet gift baskets from Hickory Farms. Heck, one of you even got to taste all of what I was gushing about — I hope the winner of that Home of the Holidays gift basket is fat and happy on all […]
Aside from the day before Thanksgiving and the week preceding (or following) Christmas, the night before a road trip may be the single dumbest time to decide to eat better. Yet that is exactly what I am setting out to do as we embark on Summer Road Trip ’12. Because […]
In was 2008, or ’09 — my mind is fuzzy on that detail — but what’s clear as crystal are the sights, smells, and sounds of the moment our addiction to CLIF Kid Zbars began. It was in Newport, RI at the famed Newport Folk Fest. CLIF was there for […]
Let’s face it, you and your significant other need some time alone. You need to stare deep into each other eyes and rekindle that flame of passion. Ooooor you need to make fun of your coworkers and bitch about the girl scout troop leader. Whichever. Totally your call. Any and […]
Full disclosure: This recipe isn’t mine. It was shared on the 10! Show on NBC Philadelphia last week by John Brandt-Lee, the chef/owner of my favorite restaurant Avalon in West Chester, PA (and now a 2nd outpost in Downingtown called Avalon Pasta Bistro that for some reason I haven’t yet […]
The Bear isn’t a buyer. She’s a packer most days but once a month (or so) when the cafeteria calendar promises an intersection of healthy and fun, she gets to punch in her PIN and be served by the lunch lady. I’m pleased with this month’s selections, they show some […]
It’d be fantastic if children got 100% of the required vitamins and minerals from natural sources. It’d be wonderful if the adults in their life had and took the time to shop for fresh fruits and veggies, and to prepare school lunches instead of relying on plastic-wrapped trash like Lunchables. […]
