RECIPE: 3 Cheese Quinoa Cups

Quinoa is a staple at our home. It’s a great grain with a giant protein punch. My daughter groans when we make a quinoa pilaf, however. She thinks it has a bitter aftertaste, and I have to agree. The bitter aftertaste is on account of the natural coating on the...

RECIPE: Tutti Frutti Baked Donuts

 Maybe I’m behind the times…but evidently baked donuts are all the rage lately. I decided to get myself a baked donut pan, too. I love mixing up the breakfast repertoire. As spring slowly arrives, so does the spring produce. I decided to mix up some...

RECIPE: Tarragon Lemon Blueberry Bars

I have been meaning to play with tarragon and blueberries. And I am also trying to will spring to come to Chicago. This was my attempt to do both.Will it work?Let’s see. In the meantime, this will have to do. It’s not spring..but it’s really close....

MOMMYHOOD: Letters to my daughter

Years ago, when I was going through all the hoops to get confirmed in the Catholic religion, I remember a distinct moment that made an incredible impact on me. It was during a religious retreat, and unbeknownst to us, our parents were asked to write a letter...