BACK IN THE SWING
Vacation was completely rejuvenating but I’m back in the everyday and really happy to be home, making dinner, walking the dogs, nagging the kids to clean-up, getting to work blah blah blah BUT am also thinking about this weekends eats for the holiday. Whatever the main feature is (probably lamb)–I’ll definitely be making this Easter… View Article
Mad Hungry Photo Shoot
[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”MHGuidepostsPhotoShoot”] The boyz gathered with me today to hang around the kitchen for a photo shoot. It was a total bulls in the china shop situation but we had so much fun as we made sandwiches together for a future Guide Posts story. Oddly enough it was the first time they have gathered… View Article
DOGS, BOYS AND BREAKFAST
Am missing this boy child terribly given his canceled flight home due to this horrendous NYC weather. This boy doggie misses him too–stalking me in the bedroom, kitchen, living room–another incorrigible yearling who needs more than this ladies exercise routine! Still–there is a household of other males who seem to evade the dog walking but… View Article
Butcher Bakers and Macaroon Makers
[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”BestOfParty410″] The last couple weeks, I’ve slowed my blog, FB, twitter posts down a bit in order to step back and evaluate the bigger social media picture. Why (??), what, when, where, and how ??? These are the questions I’ve been thinking about. Surprisingly (to myself) I have a renewed appreciation for these… View Article
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MAD Hungry: IACP Finalist!
The International Academy of Culinary Professionals has nominated MAD HUNGRY for an award in the “Children, Youth & Family” category. For all of you MH-ers that are not familiar with IACP, a nomination and award from this prestigious institution is said to be the cookbook equivalent to the Golden Globes. Exciting News!! For the first time… View Article
EatDrink and Test Kitchens
[picasa username=”lsq713″ albumname=”TestKitchens”] As some folks may know–Thursdays at 4pm EST on Sirius 112 radio channel, Eatdrink is broadcast live. This little radio program was born several years ago for Martha Stewart Living radio channel. Once a week–a guest comes on with me and we basically chat, ramble, eat and drink for an hour. Every… View Article
PERNIL
Bone-in pork shoulder (Pernil) is an awesome cut of meat. It’s where value + flavor= feeds a large crowd. Marinating in a combo of or single citrus (grapefruit, orange, lime), oregano, garlic, hot pepper, olive oil, salt and back pepper. Best after 2 days of marinating but I’ll be cooking this today and it’ll still… View Article
HANDMADE CAPPUCCINO
I’ve used many fancy espresso machines and battery powered milk foamers etc over the years but love making cappuccinos without a machine. Best coffee (personal choice) finely ground and made in a stove top moka coffee pot. Then whole milk is heated in the microwave until hot but not scalded and I take a small… View Article
MAD Thirsty
I’m not sure what took me so long to get it but boy do I love my new soda stream . While not the most beautiful looking thing–it is so good. Bottles of sparkling water are made in seconds. For years we’ve kept jugs of Brita filtered water http://www.brita.com/intl/around the house and except milk and… View Article
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