Sun, Jan 8, 2012
The best granola
This is the recipe for the Boyds’ very favorite granola in the whole wide world. more »
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Roasted cinnamon ice cream
This summer, I discovered that I am seriously crazy for homemade ice cream. more »
Sun, Jun 19, 2011
Sconerific
I have a confession to make: I’ve only tried one, single recipe for scones. But when they’re this good, who needs experimentation? more »
Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Best yellow cake ever
We had a joint birthday party for the girls this weekend for grandparents, godparents, and other adult friends in their lives. It was a lot of fun, but one of the highlights for Mama was finally settling on the ultimate scratch-made yellow cake recipe! more »
Wed, Dec 22, 2010
Double dark-chocolate shortbread
I believe this is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever invented myself — and it’s not half bad, if I do say so. more »
Sun, Dec 12, 2010
“Great News Cookies”
Let me introduce you to my favorite cookie from my favorite cookbook, and the special nickname Lucy has given them. more »
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
It’s not an Egg McMuffin recipe. Really.
To celebrate reaching my goal weight (hooray!), I thought I’d share my favorite sandwich these days. We call it “The Mama Special.” more »
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Spider cookies, 2010 edition
Last year, our spider cookies were a hit, but this year I invented some extra creepiness! So I’m updating you with the recipe and a few simple modifications. more »
Sat, Oct 9, 2010
Pecan slab pie with chocolate and bourbon
Last weekend, we attended the wedding of some good friends of ours — with the most well-organized potluck reception I’ve ever experienced. We brought pie to feed 64. more »
Sun, Jan 10, 2010
German pancake
I’ve finally landed on a recipe for a baked pancake that lives up to the standard of the classic German Pancake from Walker Brothers — and figured how to get it out of the pan easily. more »
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Spider cookies
You know it’s Halloween at the Boyds’ house when we start eating bugs. more »
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
Tortilla soup
This is my favorite tortilla soup recipe — quick, easy, light, and warming, with a zing from lime juice. more »
Sun, Jun 7, 2009
Buttery Banana-Walnut Bread
I’ve been looking for the perfect banana bread for a few years now, and I think I may have found it. more »
Mon, May 18, 2009
Comfort and food
Nobody likes to barf. And nobody likes it when their kids barf. But why, I’ve been wondering, does the experience fill me with such complete dread and anxiety? I think I’m starting to figure it out — and what to do about it. more »
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Fudgy chocolate layer cake
This is definitely the best chocolate cake ever. That’s why we made it for my birthday this weekend. Mama gets her wish! more »
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