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Good eating makes for a happy family. Mangia!

Posted on March 15, 2016

St. Patrick’s Potpie

St. Patrick's Pot Pie (with broccoli on the side)

I have a little bit of Irish in my background, but I’ve never done a very good job celebrating St. Patrick’s Day aside from wearing a bit o’ green. But after years of experimenting, I’ve finally landed on a winner: a truly delicious and mishmashed celebration of Irish food. Continue reading “St. Patrick’s Potpie”

Posted on November 5, 2014

Trick or Treat Ice Cream

A bowl of Trick or Treat Ice Cream.

Are you just sitting there with all that leftover Halloween candy? Here’s a way to put it to good use. Continue reading “Trick or Treat Ice Cream”

Posted on September 5, 2014

The best crunchy granola bars

Granola Bars

May I share with you the best crunchy granola bar recipe ever? Continue reading “The best crunchy granola bars”

Posted on July 30, 2014September 25, 2020

Finding rest in everyday chores (and a watermelon salad recipe)

This past Sunday, I gave a short reflection at our church about the ways I find spiritual rest in everyday chores…and I made a watermelon salad at the same time. It was fun and I succeeded in not slicing my finger while talking to my church family. Continue reading “Finding rest in everyday chores (and a watermelon salad recipe)”

Posted on June 2, 2014

Ice cream therapy

Honey Vin Santo Almond Cake Ice Cream

Everyone is healthy around here now — and I am so grateful! — but I cannot let this season of illness pass without letting you in on the secret of my sanity in times of trouble. Continue reading “Ice cream therapy”

Posted on April 17, 2014

Cheater’s ratatouille

Lucy's ratatouille

One of the only really good things about the chilly Chicago spring we are experiencing is that I can keep on making this fabulous roasted vegetable dish. Continue reading “Cheater’s ratatouille”

Posted on December 15, 2013December 15, 2013

The memorable poultry of Thanksgiving 2013

“Do you remember Thanksgiving 2013?” we’ll ask in a few years. “Oh yeah! Wasn’t that the time we butterflied the turkey and caught a rooster?” Continue reading “The memorable poultry of Thanksgiving 2013”

Posted on November 26, 2013

Candy bar bars

Candy bar bars.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been frantically trying to find a way to get rid of the Halloween candy before Thanksgiving hits. May we share our latest strategy on this front? Continue reading “Candy bar bars”

Posted on October 28, 2013

The most disgusting cookie I’ve ever baked

Witch finger cookies.

I usually pride myself on whipping up appetizing concoctions in the kitchen. But this time, we’re trying out something different. Something really gnarly. Continue reading “The most disgusting cookie I’ve ever baked”

Posted on October 14, 2013October 16, 2013

Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer

Tuscan Sundae.

A few weeks ago, I finally got to meet the woman who taught me everything I know about making awesome ice cream. Continue reading “Meet My Teacher: Jeni Britton Bauer”

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