Monthly Archives: December 2009

Dec 23What's Cooking with YOUR kids? Sand Art Br...

Okay, I'll admit it:  I am nosy.  I like to see what other people are up to, how they manage their day-to-day lives, what they eat, and how well they are organized (or not.)  It is for those reasons that I adore reading about Other People's Pantries on my friend Lydia's blog.  The best part, perhaps, is that people voluntarily send in photos of their pantries, along with personal stories and comments.  I find these stories entertaining, and I love how people are eager to participate.  It has...

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Dec 21Cookbook Suggestions for Children

About two months ago, I was asked to write an article for iVillage about great cookbooks for kids.  Now that we are in the home stretch of holiday gift buying, you might need some great ideas for the young chefs in your lives. Here is a link to the article - it contains information about why I loved these books along with some nifty tips for you and your kids in the kitchen. What's your favorite Kid's Cookbook?  Or do you prefer to use your favorite cookbooks with the kids?
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Dec 17Making Cookie Sculpture With Kids

When my daughter's 3rd grade teacher asked me to come in and make holiday cookies with the kids, I immediately knew which recipes we would make.  But before we get started, I have to make a confession:  I am a lazy cookie maker.  Yes - I actually do make my own dough (most of the time).  But  I don't have the patience for cookie recipes that make me refrigerate the dough for several hours before we can play with it again.  That's why I fell in love with these cookies.  The dough acts just...

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Dec 1112 Days of Sharing: Grandma's Ground Almond...

Ground Almond Cookies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recipe By: Helen Berliner Summary: This is one of Grandma Berliner's recipes, and it is amazing! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, creamed 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup ground almonds, blanched 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour Directions: Mix well. Form in crescent shapes. Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. It is my honor to be a co-host of the 12 Days of Sharing...

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Dec 8Holidays = Food + Sharing

I am deeply honored that this post is featured in the Holiday Roundup at Oprah.com.  Welcome, Oprah.com readers!  Happy Holidays to you :-) Do you remember the song from Sound of Music called "My Favorite Things"?  It reminds me of the wintery holiday season, especially these phrases: snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, brown paper packages tied up with string and crisp apple streudels - sigh.  They make me think of cold weather, exchanging gifts and enjoying sweet seasonal desserts. I...

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Dec 312 Days of Sharing: Make a Difference In the Liv...

To me the holiday season is one of sharing:  sharing gifts with loved ones, sharing a meal with people we care about, and lending a hand to those in need. I am excited to tell you about the 12 Days of Sharing fundraising campaign and virtual cookie swap hosted by In Jennie's Kitchen from December 7 through December 18th. The virtual cookie jar will include links from cookie recipes from participating bloggers.  In addition, many bloggers (including me!) will be daily co-hosts, and will help spread...

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