by Flora Caputo | Feb 20, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
You say you can’t get your kid to eat any veggies? They just want buttered noodles? They cry at the sight of any color on their plate? They just want beige or brown colored foods?I feel your pain, even though we are foodies over here! My daughter gobbles sushi...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 18, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Recently I posted a very hearty “No Knead in No Time” artisan bread. Since then I have been playing with the recipe, adding various mix ins and grains. I wanted to try a Bob’s Red Mill Grain mix to add some good grain options as a base without having...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 10, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I had so many apples in my crisper a few weeks ago- they were like tribbles (shout-out to all you traditional Star Trek fans)! I am not sure why we had so many apples, but I blame my husband.It’s just easier that way.Anyway, as my husband grumbled about how many...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 31, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Today in good ol’ Chi-town, we flirted with 60 degrees. It is the last day of January, and we had the warmest day since 78 years ago!So, I have a Spring vibe going on. I know it won’t last. I know Chicago is a cruel temptress when it comes to Winter...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 25, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I have heard tell of being able to make cakes in a crock pot/slow cooker. I was always sceptical yet fascinated about making a cake this way. Would the center actually cook? Would it brown? Or would it be mushy? I also could see the benefit of being able to whip up a...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 21, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
We had a recent dinner party with my ‘n laws that thematically involved a lot of Latin cuisine and flavors. I opted for dessert (of course) , yet became concerned when all I could find were flan, fried ice cream and chocolate filled empanadas. I was looking for...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 18, 2012 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Womanhood
So in honor of impending chocolates, flowers and (hopefully) jewelry…this is a fun Valentine infographic. Take your path and see what TV hunk should be your valentine! It’s kind of like the dating game, but with more cheesy celebrity.It seems that I should...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 11, 2012 | Uncategorized, Womanhood
My dear friend and writer, Kathleen, refers herself to her husband as a V.P. of Operations in her household. And I have come to use that term myself around my house. It makes my husband laugh, and we can all use a chuckle now and then.But, it is true. After all,...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 11, 2012 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I often get bored with the “vegetable side”. Oftentimes, weeknight meals at our house need to be quick. That usually allows for a steamed vegetable tossed with butter. YAWN.Last Sunday, I was in charge of dinner. We had broccoli planned for the...
by Flora Caputo | Jan 10, 2012 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I loved this infographic. I loved some of the resolutions on it. I also am a sucker for the color peach/coral. I love beautiful typesetting.A couple things jumped out at me.I think I do sweat once a day, but its not from working out. LOL! Its usually “Oh crap, I...
