If you’re not a parent and don’t know what a sippy cup is, I assure you it’s an awesome invention. It’s a spill-proof drinking device that helps teach toddlers how to drink and handle liquids in cups. It helps parents ween toddlers off bottles, while boosting confidence.… Read the rest
I recently made ants on a log for my son Julian. The combination of celery sticks, peanut butter and raisins is usually considered a kids snack. But I indulged in one last week, and now find myself prepping and packing them every single morning to enjoy at the office.… Read the rest
Last year a friend emailed me a Web site link with instructions on how to make a cheddar bacon log, a concoction of crispy, woven bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Woven bacon? Brilliant idea! When I learned about the cheddar bacon log, I swore to Laura I’d make it some day for us.… Read the rest
One cardinal sin in a professional kitchen is to wash your hands in the same sink where you wash dishes or prepare food. Why? It’s unsanitary. Hands carry lots of germs. That’s why professional kitchens have separate sinks dedicated to hand-washing.… Read the rest
Say it’s not so! On my commute to work this morning, I noticed the NYC Health Department shut down my favorite steak restaurant, Kitchen Confidential Anthony Bourdain‘s Boucherie Les Halles, in New York City. I’ve dined there at least six times so far this year.… Read the rest
