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Confessions of a Convenience Packaging Addict
I have some confessions to make. My kids watch TV. Educational TV, of course, in limited quantities at appropriate times. But many experts say they shouldn’t be watching any television whatsoever, and the Smart Mom inside my head knows there … Continue reading
When It Comes to Meat, Going Green Gets Complicated
I might as well come out and admit it: I love meat. I love it. I love that blissful first bite of medium-rare steak. I love the flavor a single smoky sausage gives to an entire pot of stew. I … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Beet
I read a list published in the New York Times last week (first published in June 2008) that highlighted the 11 best foods you aren’t eating. They are right. I’m not eating beets. I’m not eating cabbage. I’m not eating … Continue reading
Conquering a Cooking Fear… with Cheese
Today I overcame one of my longtime cooking fears. I’m sure many of you can relate — I tend to shy away from (read: avoid like the plague) recipes with more than, say, 10 ingredients. But I adore a good … Continue reading
Kill Two Birds with One Stone: Rotisserie Chicken
My key to getting through a week with no fewer than two presentable and edible meals on the table is planning, or—at a minimum—creativity. I can make this happen if I plan ahead enough to make two great meals out … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane