Would you believe me if I told you there was 3/4 of a box of spinach, 6 stalks of kale leaves, 1 head of broccoli, 6 Brussel Sprouts and 1 Green Jalapeno Pepper in this 2.50 Quart Dish? Would you believe me if I told you I took over 100 photos of these vegetables before … Continue reading »
It didn’t take long for Calla to venture on her own after walking along furniture and using mom and dad’s hands for support. For a month and a half Calla practiced. Pulling herself up and working on her balance and coordination. Building and strengthening her legs and core muscles. She would surprise us by walking … Continue reading »
The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games have begun! So far I’ve seen little bits and pieces of cycling, weightlifting (those guys are crazy strong), beach volleyball and swimming. Of all the sports, I’m always the most stunned watching gymnastics. Starring at the screen thinking, what the? how? i just.. how is that possible? Running at … Continue reading »
Empanadas are a latin caribbean pastry shell turnover. The filling can be sweet or savory and the shell is buttery, but still flaky. These pockets of goodness are so intriguing. At first glance I imagined them somewhere in the middle of a samosa and a calzone. Upon tasting them, it triggered a memory of a … Continue reading »
Calla & I sat together at the kitchen counter and watched Dad create a Spanakopizza for our 2nd Wednesday night meal. The perfect collision of the creamy spinach & feta spanakopita, but left open faced and topped with olives, tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Then served with tzadziki on the side. This he says, was ‘made … Continue reading »
