A good weeknight recipe!

In a feature on cooking with frozen foods in last Sunday’s The Boston Globe Magazine there was a recipe for a Shrimp Orzo Casserole that was so good, I just had to share it. It is a good one for a weeknight because many of the ingredients may be in your pantry or freezer, [...]

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The Lonely Celiac

I was one of those kids who was allergic to everything. And now I’m one of those adults. Over a year ago I was finally diagnosed with a kind of explanation to all these allergies — an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, which is basically an allergy to gluten.
Living with a family, being the only [...]

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Annotated Biblio-blography: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

For the thoughtful foodie:
Mark Bittman, author of The New York Times’ column “The Minimalist” also writes a blog, Bitten, that offers plenty of food-related advice and insight. From how to stock one’s kitchen to step-by-step recipe instructions augmented with video clips, this regularly updated site is worth checking out.  I especially enjoyed his recent piece, [...]

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Momentum Monday: Menu Planning

It is Monday morning, and I have been unusually productive–one child has been sent off to school (and one is still sleeping–a miracle!), papers have been graded, lecture notes uploaded, and I have run through my goals for the day.  I am now reviewing my menu for the week.  
This is a new habit that [...]

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Comfort Food: Chicken and Dumplings

 
 
Chicken and Dumplings is a winter favorite in my home.  It provides a hearty meal that tastes rich, however, it does not contain any heavy ingredients.  There are many recipes out there, from which mine is inspired, but I make mine the following way:
Set one 32 ounce container of Chicken Broth to boil
Take 4-6 boneless [...]

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Food: A good day for soup!

We here in the Northeast are now in the midst of a deep freeze, which makes today a perfect day for some soup that is hot, hearty, and delicious!  
Potato Leek Soup fits the bill.  Add some French bread, a small green salad, and you have a simple meal that even little ones seem to [...]

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Food: 12/30/08

Capo D’Anno: New Year’s Eve
The annual rite of consuming good luck food for New Year’s Eve is observed all over the world. Exactly what you consume depends largely on where your ancestors came from and what was available there during the winter. In Italy, lentils are eaten as a symbol of good luck [...]

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Food: Panna Cotta

While in Rome last month, Jen and I enjoyed Panna Cotta at the Hostaria da Nerone three nights in a row.  We also developed a crush on our charming waiter, Teo, but that is another story. Back to the Panna Cotta:  this dessert is a staple in my home–as it is both easy to prepare [...]

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Food: Vino and Formaggio da Italia

Jen may be breaking out her luggage, but this phdmama is getting her palate ready for the gastronomical delight that is Italy!  I have already begun making mental note of which meals I will have at particular restaurants…
I’ll admit that I am cheating a bit with the wine (my fave), a Californian Zinfandel from Cline [...]

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As if you needed one more reason to vote…

After you vote today, November 4, enjoy a FREE TALL COFFEE at any Starbucks.  Simply tell them you voted and enjoy a complimentary caffeine boost.  Phdmamas everywhere rejoice!
 

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