“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” Steve Jobs We should all be so lucky to have positive role models orbiting our lives who help us progress as individuals. My mother was mine. She propped me up throughout my youth, adolescence, adulthood, marriage, parenthood- all without skipping a beat. She helped bolster the way I approach life and its prism of challenges. In retrospect, it was her indomitable quiet strength and display of personal … [Read more...]
Reaping the Benefits of the Fall Apple Harvest
October 5, 2011 By 9 Comments
It finally feels like fall. There’s a subtle chill in the air, shorts and t-shirts have been traded in for pants and long-sleeves, and U-PICK signs are dotted alongside many of the farms throughout the small towns of Long Island. This year, apple picking took on a different meaning for me. In addition to creating a wonderful family activity and an effortless science lesson, I was also searching for those perfect ripe apples to help recreate some of Mom’s recipes from her collection. I’ve definitely got food on the brain. Like any city folk … [Read more...]
Are You a Good House Guest? It Translates to Your Kids Too
October 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
“Visits always give pleasure – if not the coming, then the going.” –Portuguese proverb This past summer and these past few weeks I felt like we’ve been the consummate hosts. Since most of our immediate family does not live in the New York City area, summer weekends are the only opportunity for us to gather together and reap some good quality family time. In the summer, at the beach, hosting a weekend means many different add-ons for me: buying enough food for everyone for the entire weekend (which could translate to upwards of 6 meals); … [Read more...]
Ignite Your (Childs’) Love of Broccoli
September 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
At My Judy the Foodie, I've got mayonnaise on the brain. And that's a good thing! After participating in the Hellmann's Chicken Challenge on Tuesday, where I learned many new mayonnaise-y ways to shake up chicken-for-dinner-dishes, I got to thinking. Surely in Mom's treasure trove of recipes there must be some other fun food combinations that use the most celebrated condiment in the world? While Judy's Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney is one of these faves, so is her Broccoli Casserole - especially for veg-a-phobic kids! Mom was very … [Read more...]
