Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel

I have received one butternut squash and one dozen eggs every Tuesday for the last three weeks from my CSA.  Up until yesterday, I had exactly three butternut squashes on my counter and three dozen eggs in my refrigerator.  I always like to kid myself and say things like "When fall gets here and the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel

Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

We went to a minor league baseball game the other night and it was apparently "Christmas in July" night.  The ushers were dressed as elves, Santa was there, and they had the big, inflatable snow globes running.  My kids were a bit confused when I told them that Christmas in July is just something that … Continue reading Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

Sweet Pea Falafel with Minted Cucumber Salad

I have a long and interesting history with peas.  As a child, my mother tells me that I once shoved a pea up my nose.  (The other interesting childhood story about me related to the pea homophone, "pee," is that I once slept walk into the living room thinking that it was the bathroom and … Continue reading Sweet Pea Falafel with Minted Cucumber Salad

Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms

I remember researching my baby girl's first car seat.  I had no clue what I was looking for.  I was focused on patterns that didn't include teddy bears, perhaps longing for something that might actually match the car instead.  I didn't know a five point harness from a three point one, and I certainly didn't … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms