I hit the farmers market this past Saturday just for a few minutes, in search of a reboot and my favorite yogurt, from Coulter Farms, this organic family owned and operated farm in Pennsylvania selling 100% grass fed dairy, beef and lamb. I’ve been a fan of their products for a while, but I had… Continue reading roasted vegetables + chicken baked in parchment
When we think about kids in the kitchen we often think about baking cookies or cupcakes, but preparing meals together can be just as much fun and entertaining for kids of all ages. Kids are naturally curious about cooking and they are more willing to try foods that they help prepare, or vegetables that they choose at… Continue reading hearts of palm pie @ Escola Wilma Kövesi de Cozinha
Today I’m car-blogging and it feels wonderful – can you see the steering wheel? I have two, possibly three, sick family members at the house and my dishwasher is broken, so it does feel a lot better here on this rainy day than it would at home. Don’t worry, I didn’t run away, just… Continue reading white bean crostini
Our kids attend this great public elementary school, which also has an excellent PTA. Last night during a PTA meeting I was so excited to learn about Real Food for Kids, a local nonprofit that advocates for healthier food for kids, that I had to share it with you. Timing could not be more perfect for me, since I… Continue reading real food for kids
It’s been a week since we got back from Brazil, but it feels like two in terms of baby naps. Sleep training a second time has been rough on Cecilia and on me, but it can be done… right? Tell me it is going to be ok?? On top of that I had a lingering cold, there… Continue reading Caldo Verde to warm your soul
On a personal level, my highlight for 2016 was successfully nurturing a tiny fragile human being into a happy and healthy little toddler. Her big siblings are doing alright, too, and Romas is still (hopefully happily) married to me, so all is great. Bring it on, 2017 (I mean adventures, not more babies). From a foodie perspective,… Continue reading pão de queijo to ring in the new year
It’s been a while. I’ve been mostly eating away during this vacation in Brazil, but I also found a couple of opportunities to cook with relatives in a leisurely way – a rare case when you have little people around. It is Christmas time and it still does not feel like it. Maybe after 10… Continue reading rabanada: a brazilian christmas tradition
I’ve been in Brazil without 3 of my family members for 2 weeks. Although I miss them, I am enjoying a break from having a thousand things to do every day. I have been reconnecting with old friends, going out like a normal adult and being pampered by my parents with my baby. I came early for… Continue reading a little feel good gift guide
If you are a local (Washington DC area) and you have not yet tried Junction Bakery & Bistro, wait no further. You will find high ceilings, big windows, beautiful floor tiles, not your usual pastries (chia and quinoa or chocolate and hazelnut bars), great coffee and a small but exciting menu. I’ve been going there with a… Continue reading Junction Bakery & Bistro + sweet potato grilled sandwich
You are probably in full Thanksgiving mode now, or you are all set and just doing the countdown for the cooking marathon to start. I am actually all done – our thanks were given during Canadian Thanksgiving this year, on Columbus Day. Now I am just going through the supermarket aisles wishing I could do it all over again. Call me… Continue reading thanks given and a lovely pie
Hearts of Palm 