September 2011

A Princess Party? Arggghh!

September 28, 2011 Birthdays

As a mom, there is a certain joy in having a daughter.  I’m sure I imagined that as she grew up she’d be a  chipette off the old block, the mini-me, the prequel to myself.  In many ways, though, she is so un-me I often stop and think, ”Wow, I did not see that coming.”   Of course, this is where I say [...]

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Monkey Bread on the Lighter Side

September 27, 2011 Breads/Quick Breads

Whoa!  That week just flew by!  Things were so busy the week was practically over before I realized I hadn’t blogged anything at all.  Fear not! Just because I wasn’t blogging does not mean my family wasn’t eating.  It was just the usual crazy stuff with the addition of a special birthday for my youngest.  Georgia turned six,  and we [...]

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True Confessions of a Registered Dietitian

September 16, 2011 food blogging

“You eat THAT?”  How many times have I heard that question in my 20 years as a registered dietitian?  Countless times.  Some RDs find it hard to be in a profession where it is assumed your eating habits are perfect.  With the eyes of the world on your every bite (yes, I am known to exaggerate) [...]

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Thank You, Paula Deen!

September 15, 2011 Burgers

Once in a great while, I try something new and all three kids love it.  Tonight’s dinner was a whopping success to the point they were arguing over the leftovers. Music to my ears   Thank you, Paula Deen!  The burgers were moist and had great flavor, and, according to my ketchup-crazy kids, didn’t need [...]

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First Annual Guac-Off!

September 12, 2011 Dips

The last outdoor volleyball tournament of the season needed a special send-off.  So, under gorgeous blue skies and perfect 70-and-sunny weather, we bumped, set, spiked and served up a little friendly guacamole competition court-side between myself and pal, Samantha.  Here’s we are, getting ready to mix it up! Many thanks to Robin, another friend and [...]

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Lasagna for a Labor Day Crowd

September 6, 2011 Lasagna

Labor Day Weekend – the calm before the storm, you might say.  With perfect end-of-summer weather in hand, the three-day weekend flew by with soccer games, cookouts,and lots of great family time. With my brother and his partner in town from the West Coast, it was like one long party!  We laughed, cheered, swam, ate, laughed some more, played four-square and [...]

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Beach Day and Bandaids

September 1, 2011 Chili

Life moves so fast. August 31st already?  Impossible! I decided late last night to make today a beach day – boogie boarding, ice cream cones, volleyball, reading, and plenty of sunshine for all.  We hadn’t been to our favorite beach (Long Beach in Gloucester, MA) all summer, and I just couldn’t let the kids go back to school without at [...]

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