I’ve mentioned before that I have a capacity for endless experimentation with chocolate chip cookie recipes. As it turns out, I think we can add chocolate cake recipes to that category. Unfrosted ones, mind you (although a glaze is acceptable and sometimes even desired). I love chocolate cake. If I remember correctly, I think my…
Archives for May 2012
Lentil and Bulghur Soup with Minted Garlic Olive Oil Butter and Camp Memories
Camp has been a big topic of discussion in my house lately. First, it is the time of year when we choose a week-long day camp for the girls. Second, Alex just read a chapter book in which the protagonist twins spend 5 weeks at a summer camp, so she is interested in all things…
Cardamom Yogurt Cake
Happy Mothers’ Day! I just felt an actual pang in my heart, speaking of the emotional roller coaster known as parenting.
A Basque Inspired Red Bean Stew that Got Lost Amongst the Minutiae of Everyday Life
I just got back from a fabulous weekend at EatWriteRetreat–and this recipe did not survive the trip.
Lemon Basil Bundt Cake
John and I were squabbling the other day, a run of the mill dumb fight–the kind we do have in front of the kids because I think it is healthier for them to see us fight and make up than always get along perfectly.