Escape Lasagna
When Eric and I go out on a date night, the kids get mac and cheese from a box. It’s the only time they get it, so it’s super exciting for them. I remember getting treated to ramen noodles when my parents went on dates, and I can still remember sitting on the couch, slurping [...]
And Now I Get to Think About School Lunches
Housekeeping Note: I broke my website last week and was told the only way to fix it was a full redesign. So please bear with me as I try to rebuild my site and get it looking good again. Thanks! Quickly, I want to mention that the Austin Bakes for West bake sale that Neko [...]
Eat It, Kid Bakes for West
Saturday, May 4, Neko and I will be volunteering for the Austin Bakes for West bake sale. We are making soft pretzels and these cheesy apple biscuits. If you’re looking for something sweeter, there will be plenty of that available, too. There will be bake sales all over Austin (full list here), but we’ll be [...]
Crispy Beet and Carrot Cakes
I’ve been doing a bit of crafting lately, and I am not normally a crafty person, so I’ve been seeking out blogs and YouTube videos to help me learn how to execute basic sewing and knitting techniques that give me pause. I came across a blog written by a father who pretty much hand builds [...]
Updated Roasted Brussels Sprouts
So, Conrad ate Brussels sprouts. I’m pretty excited about it. I serve roasted Brussels sprouts every other week while they’re in season, and Conrad always refuses to eat them. But after seeing them on his plate dozens of times, he finally gave in, tried one and discovered that, hey, they’re not totally disgusting! Of course, [...]

