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We admire those gifted gourmands whose kitchens are populated with cool devices and exotic goodies to whip up homemade cheeses, breads, or wines. But, our kitchens are populated with -- kids. So when it comes to cooking, quick-and-easy is…
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A family meal
doesn't need to be an elaborate affair. And in the
harried days of early autumn it's all the more important: a
time to regroup and refuel together, albeit only for a half an
hour. Though nothing beats a hearty roast, a long simmered
bolognese sauce, sometimes… Read More »
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Family rituals can inspire self-confidence and a secure foundation in your kids that can last a lifetime.
But don't get out your planner and the calendar — there's no need to get overly detailed and elaborate about creating
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What better way to bring friends together, in the summer, than by having an afternoon outdoor feast. How about some unusual dishes, lets say from the early 20th century. I found a nice little menu from a party given by my mothers great aunt. Here it is... The meal started with some… Read More »
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Recession
dining. Kind of an oxymoron, isn't it? Lots of us
aren't going out to eat anymore since cooking at home is so
much more cost effective. But sometimes us "big… Read More »
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Who doesn't find dinnertime with small kids a tad trying? Actually, I don't. Because I don't eat with mine. And I've recently realized that what how we do it chez Crabfamily is a little unusual: most of my breeder friends eat with their kids.
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Call me Victorian but, while I adore my child and find her fascinating and delightful much of the time, I have no desire to eat dinner with her. Read More »
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When the ball shot off the end of my son's baseball bat, I was certain that Jay was going to lose some teeth. My third grader, Christopher, was taking a batting lesson with a kindly young coach from a local college who had a trustworthy sort of Derek Jeter quality about him. Also, an apparent... Read More »
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