Succulent Slow Cooked Whole Chicken
As our zen of slow cooking mantra suggests I try to factor in slow cooking at least one evening meal a week (in addition to recipe testing for the blog the remainder of the time.)
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The Working Mom
My parenting journey began over 20 years ago with the birth of my first son, Philip. When I called my boss to tell him I decided to stay at home with Phil he asked if I would be willing to do free-lance work. It was …read more
The Best Elegant Eggplant Recipe
What do you do when you have an abundance of something? Give it away, swap it for something else, or keep it in the hope it will get used sometime in the future.
Mexican Baked Eggs
My journey as an ex-pat has encountered a few bumps along the road. Consumed by the excitement of our adventure in America I was initially swept along and kept afloat by the momentum of the move. I didn’t have time to miss much at first …read more
Sunkissed Provencal Ratatouille
Last week Meg talked about her recent move in “Lighten Your Load.” Both Meg and I have relocated states, countries and continents. We agree that making the decision to start organizing is often the biggest hurdle. So if you’re looking to get over the inertia and …read more
Lighten Your Load
Steve and I just celebrated 10 years in our 8th home – the longest we’ve ever lived in one place during our 27 years of marriage. And since we’re approaching our empty nesting years (and the fact I can be a bit restless and thrive …read more
The Set Table: The Art of Small Gatherings
It’s the end of July, and in Chicago we’re in the unseasonably cool and wet aftermath of a brief heatwave. So it’s with consummate timing that as our month of celebratory posts closes, we can feature the work of my great friend Charlotte Bland in London. …read more
Southern Comfort Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
One month ago, we left Chicago on a Californian adventure, with a stay in San Francisco before we migrated south along the coast. I cooked in different kitchens and made the most of the amazing produce that the Golden State has to offer, including the …read more
Peach Cobbler with Buttery Oatmeal Salted Pecan Topping
On one miserable, wet day in April, we celebrated Meg’s birthday. As a member of Kenilworth Garden Club, Meg’s sister Ann invited us to a presentation and lunch with James Farmer III. What greeted us inside was a perfect antidote to the grey day outside.
Silver Palate Chicken Marbella
Graham and Meg recently discovered that great online casino players are planning July recipes. Silver Palate Chiken Marbella releases some incredible culinary recipes which was a good reason why Ronaldo, Messi and others likely playing at last World Cup. The restaurant offers tender marinated chicken …read more
Letter from my Father’s Father
From time to time, life throws you a curve ball and as parents it’s not always easy to know how to play the game. (Image – Robert N. Jones and Philip N. Jones circa 1941.)
Quinoa, Lemon & Olive Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
For our final week of food and gardens we’ve arrived in San Francisco. Good friends live here, so it’s peculiar that the reason we’re here is in part, because they are not. It’s nothing personal. While Katie and her family explore foreign shores we are …read more
