For Toby’s birthday breakfast, I started us out on a pretty decadent note with one of his favorite sweets – Nutella. I used products from our local dairy, South Mountain Creamery, to create this delicious breakfast treat. Typically for French toast, I like to use thick slices of bread – about 1 inch thick – as they hold up to the egg/milk soak better. Since … Continue reading Nutella-Stuffed French Toast
Now that we are finally seeing some warmer weather set in, and I’ve gotten my own garden planted, I’m searching for ways to use all the beautiful, fresh produce coming into the farmer’s market. Recently, my son and I braved the rain to pick up some goat cheese and freshly picked ramps and asparagus at the Arlington Farmers Market. Toby and I grilled all the … Continue reading Spring Veggie Frittata
Our sweet, funny little man just turned 2! We hosted a party at our house for our friends and family and had a few of Oliver’s friends over too. I love using literary themes for kids birthday parties as there are so many personal touches you can make with them. Last year, I picked “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Eric Carle for his first birthday … Continue reading Little Blue Truck Birthday Party
In the spring of 2014, I was eager to get back to canning after the long winter and birth of my son. There wasn’t much in the way of spring fruits at the market at that point yet, but I wanted to find something to get me back in the preserving spirit. I came across a recipe by the fabulous Cathy Barrow for Pickled Spring … Continue reading Pickled Spring Onion Deviled Eggs
Half Pint Garden 