Do you remember that movie Kicking and Screaming? I think I lost the dvd in the divorce, but remember it as being about a kids' soccer team and it was cutely funny. Well, let me tell you something, being a soccer mom isn't remotely amusing. Practice three days a week and double-header games that begin … Continue reading Soccer Mom Rebellion
Category: Boys
Creamy fettucine with leeks and bacon
My middle son and I have continued our monthly new recipe explorations, despite my not being more consistent about sharing our exploits with you all. Last month we stepped away from Bon Appetit because everything was so damn holiday-centric and attempted Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu, a recipe we found in Cucina Italiana. Of course, … Continue reading Creamy fettucine with leeks and bacon
Not shaken or stirred, but blended
My 7 y/o is currently obsessed with James Bond. He gave up Star Wars at about the same time that George Lucas sold the galaxy to Disney. Coincidental? Perhaps. If you offer him something to drink, it is completely plausible that he will request a martini, shaken not stirred. It's adorable. Well, to me … Continue reading Not shaken or stirred, but blended
12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining Delso
Let's talk about pizza, shall we? I mean, I know my boys would happily eat pizza on the 6th day of Christmas. Truth be told, they'd be content eating pizza six days a week, probably. Good thing we have some options in the DelSo. First up - Gourmella's! I'll begin by saying I'm not all … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas ~ Dining Delso
12 days of Christmas ~ Dining Delso
The 5th day of Christmas just might be the perfect time for you to get down with a lovely Italian Christmas tradition. You know, the Christmas Eve feast of Seven Fishes? I mean, a girl has to start somewhere and the Fish Fry zone on Delaware is a fine place to begin satisfying the need … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas ~ Dining Delso
Santa Speedo Sprint!
Winter WonderLark, continues to be my favorite annual Lark street event. My little guy and I have gone three years in a row and we always have a good time. When I pitched the plan to him late last week, I mentioned the race with all the Santas. He looked at me blankly. When I … Continue reading Santa Speedo Sprint!
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