It’s almost been a year since we packed up our little family of four, our small 2 bedroom apartment in NYC, and moved to our new beautiful home right outside Chicago. I haven’t talked much about that transition around here, but it’s been a big one. We traded or urban lifestyle, with 10 years of…
Brown Sugar Banana Cream Pie
Ok, I love pie, that is known amongst these pages, BUT- it isn’t every day that a pie brings me to the fridge with a fork trying to hide it from the other members of my family wanting to get in on it. Which reminds me, the other day out of nowhere Hugo (3.5,) said…
Best Blueberry Muffins
This post was originally published August 2012. I updated the photos and recipes as of June 2016. I am constantly on the hunt for a collection of classic recipes I’ll have for ages. You know- the ones that someday will turn into “Mom’s famous recipe for….” A my kids are getting older and Hugo…
BBQ Chicken Burger with Beer Braised Onions
Grilling season is here!!! Not only is it finally warm and balmy in Chicago, but we actually have a lovely outdoor space this year- a new deck and landscaped yard, making all my summer dining dreams come true. I’ve been missing New York a lot lately, mostly my friends and the part of my identity…
Strawberry Balsamic Pie
Man oh Man do I love a good berry pie. In the years of the blog I’ve enjoyed so many different varieties, but any new flavor combo has me excited for even more. I’ve made Classic Blackberry Pie, Raspberry Buttermilk Crumb Pie, Mixed Berry Pie, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Berry Rhubarb Crumb Pie and more. Yup, I’m obsessed with…
Baked Churros
This recipe was first posted in the early blog days 5 years ago. It was instantly very popular but also seemed to give some readers problems. I tested it a few times initially, but have now jotted down some notes to make these easy as can be and pretty fail-proof. I was happy to find…
