We baked gingerbread houses last week for a neighborhood party. I thought this would be an ideal time for a boy to have a baking lesson, so I snagged the first ten-year-old who walked by. The Mercenary was interested in the job so we got started before he could ask too many questions. Overall it [...]

So I’ve been on this big veggie kick of late. Does anyone else get bored with food? I get so bored with food! With springtime in full swing, I’ve been taking advantage of the improved produce available to find new things to eat. Plus I went on a diet. Heh. Annnnnnyway, last week I tried [...]

My weekly post is up over at GNMParents.  Today, I wrote my recipe for applesauce that the kids and I use each year. Earnest Parenting: help for parents in the kitchen.

The boys are incredibly fond of pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread, especially if it’s home made. I cooked and froze my own pumpkin a couple of years ago and it worked out really well so I just did it again today. First, I bought pie pumpkins. These are smaller than your typical Hallowe’en Jack O’Lantern. [...]