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My beloved father in happier times As some of you know, my beloved father passed away last month. He had courageously battled an extremely aggressive malignant brain tumor for 18 months before finally succumbing. Since my father’s death, heartfelt notes and tributes have poured in from all corners. Here is a link to my father’s [...] Watching the surfers from Ocean Beach Pier Part 1: San Diego With Kids JR enjoys some FiberPlus Berry Yogurt Crunch By the time I drop my kids at school in the morning, I am thoroughly exhausted even though I have only been awake for two hours. Getting everyone dressed, fed, brushed and out the door on time seems like an endurance event. In the hours between 6:45 and [...] Yogurt cake with lime zest and strawberries A few months back there was an article in The New Yorker about food allergies called “The Peanut Puzzle” by medical writer Jerome Groopman. Needless to say, my husband and I read the article with avid interest and at least a dozen friends and relatives called or emailed to [...] I have been thinking this week about a place that I have never lived — indeed I have only even visited this place a handful of times — but it is a place that holds a deep fascination for me as an American and as a Jewish person. Here’s a hint: No sleep til…? A tree grows [...] The winners of the Dominick’s card giveaway, chosen at random, are: Katie, Deb and Jacky. Thanks so much to everyone who left a comment! Tweet Checking out "the Bean" with surprise guest, Daddy! When you live in a thriving urban suburban community as I do, it is easy to get lazy about venturing into The Big City. This is a shame because when there’s no traffic – uh, which is never – it is a mere 15 minute drive down I-290 – known locally as [...] These skinny cargos are a must-have It’s a good week at West of the Loop because my mailbox is full-to-bursting with thick, glossy magazines trumpeting the top fall trends. I love this time of year when, despite 90 degree heat, I run to the store to try on chunky cardigans and dream of all the boots I am [...] Stuffed zucchini can easily be made vegan by omitting the cheese on top Recently, I was out with a group of moms at a social event for our preschool board and I took it upon myself to order some appetizers for the table. Without asking if anyone was a vegetarian, I ordered some chicken kabobs, and [...] Apricots and red currants Lest you think otherwise, things do not always go well in my kitchen. Today was a day of minor and major kitchen disasters. I am hosting a party tomorrow evening for a local early childhood non-profit on whose board I serve. It’s a small informal gathering and I am serving coffee and desserts. [...] Browsing the transfer designs at Frankie's Graffiti Bar Zuzu and I had a big day out in Chicago last Sunday. First, in the morning, we attended a fun event hosted by fellow blogger Self Made Mom at a cute little Lincoln Park boutique called Frankie’s on the Park. Frankie’s has a lot to recommend it. [...] And the winner of the rhubarb conserve is…Wife and Mommy! (I used random.org to generate a random number between 1 and 11. 8 was the number it gave me and Wife and Mommy left the 8th comment.) Congrats! I will put the conserve in the mail next week. Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t win. I am [...] Is ambivalence the default state of mind for a twenty-first century mother? Work. Stay at home. Either way, you will second-guess your decision on a daily basis and feel the judgmental eyes of others on you at every turn. If you work outside the home, you worry about the time you are not spending with your [...] Marketing Mommy! I promise that I did not rig the results, but I have to admit that I am slightly relieved that the winner is someone local. Marketing Mommy, I will drop you an email. Thanks to everyone who entered. If you are really heartbroken, send me an email. I do give jam away pretty readily. Tweet |
 
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