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Back to School Sobs and Chicken Croquettes 26 Aug 2013 | 08:39 pm
Most people would describe me as a pretty relaxed mom, many would even say overly relaxed, but today on the first day of school, I was the hot sobbing mess clinging to my first grader on the first day...
Our French Picnic with Anthony Anderson: AOL On Series Anthony Eats America 21 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
Earlier this summer, Juju and I had a very un-Chicago experience: a French picnic with actor Anthony Anderson. It was all part of a new AOL On Series called Anthony Eats America. The concept is simple...
Beautiful Ruins: The Last Book You Must Read This Summer 21 Aug 2013 | 03:47 am
One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday night is stroll the tables of my neighborhood independent bookstore. I pick up books as I go and finally narrow my selections down to three to bring home....
Sexy Banter and Fresh Market Finds 20 Aug 2013 | 02:46 am
When traveling with children, especially little ones like Baby Sophie, renting a house is so much easier (and cheaper) than staying in a hotel. We spent the first part of our summer vacation in a rent...
Heartbeats Slow in the Heat of the French Riviera 8 Aug 2013 | 05:12 pm
We try to come to France every summer, to see my mom and eat as many crepes and croissants as possible. Typically, we head to the Loire Valley where my mother lives and spend some time strolling the s...
Mediterranean Summer Salad Dip: My #CookChilean Challenge Recipe 6 Aug 2013 | 05:00 pm
Two weeks ago, I posted a #CookChilean recipe idea challenge. I’d received a crate of foods from the Foods from Chile, and I asked you to come up with ideas for recipes created with some (or all) of t...
Jazzed Up Quesadillas and More With Avocado Love 2 Aug 2013 | 05:38 pm
How do you feel about avocados? Love them or hate them? Lately, I’ve been buying them by the bag to pump up the fun in simple weekday dishes. I have a post up at the Avocados from Mexico blog filled w...
Raising a Bilingual Child in Chicago with Language Stars 1 Aug 2013 | 06:03 pm
One of my greatest failings as a mother is not raising bilingual children. I’ve tried, believe me, I’ve tried hard. Bella only spoke French until she was three. Her first words were French, we joined ...
Chicken Thighs on the Grill: a Three Ingredient Marinade Yields Perfection 31 Jul 2013 | 06:01 pm
This summer I’ve fallen passionately in love with chicken thighs. How have I lived this long without their perfection in my life? Chicken thighs are moist, flavorful, and very forgiving of hot, hot gr...
The Chaperone – Finally a Great 2013 Summer Read 30 Jul 2013 | 02:31 am
This summer my books have been totally blah. Nothing has moved me with either plot or prose. I was craving an escapist read, something beautifully written that hooked me from page one, and I finally f...
