My 6-year old son just acquired a taste for peaches. Up until now, I'm fairly certain he was freaked by their fuzzy skin. However, with our frequent fruit purchases at the Green Thumb, our local organic farm stand, he's warmed up to them. His peachy turning point was last week. My daughter and I were cutting all sorts of fresh summer fruits to put into our White Wine Sangria. Thinking he was grabbing some apple chunks, he popped a pile of fruit into his mouth only to be pleasantly surprised that in fact, he had just eaten some deliciously … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Summer Jamming with your Kids
July 27, 2011 By 6 Comments
Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. Mother Teresa Every summer my father used to put on his ripped jean shorts, grab some plastic bags and a crudely-made walking stick, and take us on a windy journey through the ivy-infested woods of our back yard. The mission: blackberry and raspberry picking! We’d spend hours half-listening to Dad drone on and on about the insects and the flora and fauna and anything else he found interesting. While we desperately tried to fill up our bags to the top, they were always … [Read more...]
Maintaining the Comforts of Home
July 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
“The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned” Maya Angelou Even though I left home to go to camp during the summers, starting as early as age 7, I still remember the familial feeling of finally arriving back home after weeks away. My bedroom was always much colder than usual and spotless, devoid of any sign of life—the carpets freshly vacuumed, my bed tightly made and my desk clear of any clutter. However, it didn’t take me more than an hour or two to feel back in my groove, … [Read more...]
Friday-Food-Frenzy: COOL Dishes for HOT Summer Days
July 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
With the weekend upon us, and the temperature mounting, I scoured MyJudytheFoodie for some recipes that'll provide a cool relief to the sweltering heat. For the week's Friday-Food-Frenzy items, you'll get to enjoy two very quick and easy side dishes that will compliment any meal. We've dealt with part of the meal planning for you. Just print out the recipes, put them in your back pocket and try them this weekend alongside your barbecue. And, don't forget to write in and tell us what you think (do you prefer Judy's Cole Slaw with Grapes and … [Read more...]
