Coming from the country, I’ve always been a huge fan of beef jerky (#lovejerky). It was tasty, filling, and easy to carry for long trips outside away from the kitchen (restaurants? ha!) I know you can picture me as a tomboy tramping through the woods in my pigtails and knee-high boots (slightly different than the knee-highs I wear today) just gnawing on a stick. I’ve also always loved a challenge… Keep Reading
I am not judging all you moms out there who don’t have time to make gourmet meals everyday – who does? But it came to my realization this week that many don’t realize just how easy it is to make your own spaghetti sauce – that is WAY better tasting than anything out of a jar. Plus, you can make a huge pot and freeze/can your own sauce to… Keep Reading
It’s really quite a simple recipe – it’s just that the squash itself can look intimidating. Trust me, that’s the hardest part – put a little elbow grease into it and crack that baby open! P.S. – Save those seeds inside – they are delicious for roasting in the oven with a little sea salt and olive oil. Just separate them from the “guts,” rinse them all and lay out… Keep Reading
I was in the Hamptons the other week making my rounds to all the farmer’s markets before heading back into the city, when I overhead a lady holding a spaghetti squash and how to cook it. I almost lost my sh** when the farmer told her to just “pop it in the microwave for about 10-15 minutes.” Don’t DO that. Microwaves aren’t ALWAYS bad to cook food, but you have… Keep Reading
I love that so many of my friends/moms here in NYC are chefs. It’s like having your own real-life Pinterest board of ideas. These ladies can take basic meals and turn them into masterpieces of flavor – taking a regular dinner and making it delicious (and easy to recreate!). One of those favorite chef moms of mine is Jory from TeenyTinyFoodie.com. She is constantly putting out toddler-friendly food ideas, and… Keep Reading
Hey dudettes – newsflash: I’ve been traveling a lot this summer. Oh please – it’s mostly for work don’t get too jaded and stop reading already! One thing really started to bother me while I was sitting in over 10 hours of traffic to and from Baltimore this weekend – I realized how hard it is to find something descent, let alone healthy to eat on the highway. Maybe it… Keep Reading
Seriously – it is just me, or is everyone just over-booked and busy these days? I remember always having something on the books, but lately I feel like it’s go go go. It took a rainy day at home to finally take the day to enjoy my favorite pastime – cooking! Yeah yeah, before you make some comment about how domesticated I’ve become… realize that I’ve always LOVED to cook…. Keep Reading
Now that we’re parents, we just don’t go out and party till 4 am like we used to. I know, all you single people out there are feeling depressed – give up your party lifestyle? I am pretty sure I’ve partied enough for 5 lifetimes, so it’s okay that I’m not out till the sun comes up in NYC anymore. However, I haven’t given up parties altogether. The trick is… Keep Reading
So, (unfortunately) we are back in NYC. And freezing. AGAIN. And I hear they are calling MORE SNOW TOMORROW? Go F yourself, Phil. I guess it’s time to break out the hot food again. And sweaters. Just when I was getting used to flip-flops again – just EVIL! Anyways, I haven’t posted any of my Stephanie-style recipes lately, so I thought it was the perfect time to share my Tortellini… Keep Reading
If you couldn’t tell by the name of my blog, I LOVE football. Sometimes I don’t always WRITE about it here because, well, the Steelers aren’t exactly playing in the Big Game this weekend….. But that doesn’t mean I am not SYKED for some football. And there are TONS of things going on around the city that can get you in the mood whether you particularly like football or not…. Keep Reading
