Greetings, all! My post tonight is a tad delayed because I was busy celebrating a very special occasion—tomorrow is my Mom’s birthday! There was a definite theme among this year’s presents: Pat the Bunny (remember that book?!), stuffed bunnies, various Pottery Barn Kids tchotchke…this year was all about the impending arrival of Lea’s baby! It [...]

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This afternoon, unbeknownst to her mother, Margot had her first taste of processed food; her Aunt Lea gave her a spoonful of Kraft macaroni & cheese. And, much to my dismay, she liked it—scratch that—she went wild for it. Margot is a Kraft kid. Obviously, this afternoon’s snack was a rare one-time treat, as I [...]

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Over the past 48 hours, I haven’t cracked open a single cookbook or even turned on my computer—two activities that usually occur on a daily basis here at the B-Hut. Instead, I’ve spent this weekend truly relaxing and enjoying my time at my family’s lake home. As much as I enjoy cooking as well as [...]

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