We went to the Carnegie Science Center last week and one of the demonstrations we saw was about how to make ice cream. It was a delicious experiment and my little chef was very interested in the science, discovery, and of course, the end result – taste-testing her concoction!  When we got home we thought […]

Coconut Chicken Curry Layla (7) and I worked together in the kitchen to create this really tasty dish from ingredients that were on sale at our local market. Ingredients 8 Boneless Chicken Breasts 1 TBLS Coconut Oil 4-6 cloves of Garlic 2 TBLS Ginger 3 TBLS Curry Powder 1 15 oz Can of Coconut Milk […]

I found this recipe in the Vegetarian Times and thought I would give it a try. I have been trying to eat more vegetarian meals to get in my leafy greens and expand my flavor-portfolio. Here was my first version and it was delicious. Gone in 2 days. Even my 7-year-old loved the combination of […]

Inspired by this post: Behold, the power of cropping by Rachel Wolf  http://lusaorganics.typepad.com/clean/2013/08/behold-the-power-of-cropping.html Normally I try to get “the shot”. The one with the perfect light and subject matter hitting just the right angle, creating interest and intrigue; mystery and curiosity; capturing the essence of one something perfectly. I have come to realize that all […]

In our Spring unit we have been doing a lot of work with bugs, worms, dirt, compost, etc. One rainy day I was looking for something to do with Buga and remembered this recipe from my childhood and thought it would be appropriate for our Spring theme….not to mention fun in the kitchen. Buga LOVES […]

One of my best Mom-friends and I often walk to the grocery store together with the kids as a way to get out and move around a little. It’s a great walk, gets the kids out, and gives us time to talk. The other day we went on one of our grocery runs and, not […]

One of my very favorite things about the Fall is definitely the smells – the autumn leaves, pumpkin bread, apple pies, cinnamon, nutmeg….mmmm. There is something about these treats that warm my spirit – they are cozy, delicious, and soothing. Today, Layla and I decided to bake together. She loves helping me measure, pour and, […]