Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
If you have a girl, it’s not long before your daughter is a little beyond Ramona and Beezus but not quite ready for The Hunger Games or Twilight. It can be a challenging time. Tween girls don’t want to be treated like little kids anymore and are looking for something more adventurous and challenging to …
Last week my daughter came home with a note from her teacher explaining that there was a big social studies test the following week. The children were to study the content in their social studies binder each night for review. We reviewed the content the first night, the second night I traveled out of country, …
I had the pleasure of traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia last week on assignment for ChildMode. I loved Williamsburg so much I can’t wait to take my family back! I can’t say enough good things about it as a family travel destination. Aside from getting to follow a dream and travel, one of the best parts …
I love making my kids snacks for school. I try not to buy store bought treats because a) they’re expensive and b) they’re usually not made with the best ingredients. This is one of my go-to recipes for weekday lunches. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp …
I’ve always been a fan of my cast-iron skillets, but using them for desserts — especially this Skillet Banana Bread — has been a total game-changer. While some folks assume cast iron means stovetop cooking, this beauty is baked in the oven, where the skillet helps develop a perfectly caramelized crust and evenly cooked centre. …
If I could eat this salad every single day for the rest of my life, without paying for all that goat cheese with thunder thighs, I would totally do it. Alas, it is not to be. I’ve heard “rumours” (I’m looking at you Theresa Albert) that cheese is supposed to be used as a condiment. …
I keep every copy of my Fine Cooking magazines because each issue is loaded with amazing recipes. This is one of my all time favorites. Just a couple of quick notes. We always double the sauce, because I’m a saucy girl. Second I don’t know what kind of super powered oven they use but the …
My mother is a FABULOUS cook. To eat a meal at her house is to love her forever. Just ask my friends. This week she took advantage of our incredible spring weather and hosted the seasons first BBQ. She pulled out her famous chicken and rib sauce for us. I’m glad she did because I …
