As a parent, we expect a lot from ourselves. We have to be the best at managing schedules, being present at every school event, the best hugger — just the best for our kids. Though I’m confident in most of those things, there was one place in the parenting sphere that I didn’t feel too […]
‘National Men Make Dinner Day’ Insults Fathers
National Men Make Dinner Day—yes, it’s a real thing apparently. According to their website, the official day of celebration is the first Thursday of every November (this year, it’s November 5th-today). As the site states, it’s a way to celebrate, “One guaranteed meal cooked by the man of the house one day of the year!” […]
Parents: Summer Salad For The Kids
My Attempt at Making Chocolate Lava Cakes
Cook by the Book
Mapping Dinner
Slumber Party
By: Tanya Ward Goodman My daughter just had her first slumber party. Five of her dearest pals arrived with a rainbow of sleeping bags, overnight totes, and sparkly toes. In college and for many, many years after, I worked two or three jobs at a time. I was a waitress, an executive assistant, a script […]
Oh The Glorious Bean
By: Tanya Ward Goodman I’m bean crazy, lately. (Not to be confused with the phrase “I’ve been crazy, lately.” Although that might, occasionally be equally applicable.) It’s the humble legume that’s got me in a buzz. Earlier this year, in an effort to slow down our meat consumption, drop a little post holiday weight and […]