Pumpkin Ravioli is one of those Italian dishes that became so popular in America in the 1980’s. It’s still a crowd pleaser today. I thought it would be fun to try to make pasta from scratch without instruction-haha! I knew it would be tough. But, I was up for the challenge. It was a lot …
Week 41 and baby is now a PUMPKIN?! 19-22 inches and that same range of 7-9 pounds. Our due date was last week. First babies usually come a little late, so we are waiting patiently. I wish I could give Jane a tank of water to float in until delivery. Women are so much tougher …
When the fall leaves start blowing around I start craving sweet morning breads. Pumpkin bread is a great wintery breakfast combining warm spices and the ever popular fall star-pumpkin. What makes this so good is the buttery crunchy crumble and the sweet maple glaze on top. You get three layers of flavor and texture making …
40 weeks and baby is 19-22 inches and somewhere between 7 and 9 pounds-a small pumpkin. Can you imagine walking around with a pumpkin inside your abdomen? My poor wife. She gets foot rubs every day now. What else should I make but pumpkin bread! We love this for a warm and cozy breakfast as …
Sometimes you just need pasta. A good cheesy one. This dish combines caramelized leeks with creamy Gruyère. Add some sautéed oyster mushrooms for an added buttery chew and I’m in heaven. Don’t skip the cream, it truly makes this dish. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter divided 3 medium leeks tops removed, cut …
Week 39 is here! 19-21 inches long already. Apparently, the length of a bunch of leeks. Leeks are a member of the onion family and I like to use them every chance I can get. I decided to make a simple riff on pasta by making the leeks the star. A slow caramelization of the …
I love making dishes that are not only tasty but pretty, too! This Italian pie is a riff on a quiche and a savory pie. The contrast of the creamy green spinach and the yellow and white eggs always gets an “ooh and ah!” when you slice into the pie. I enjoy making this for …
Week 38 and our baby is now 20 inches! The length of a bunch or chard. Odd thing to imagine. But, there I was in the supermarket measuring away and yes, the chard qualified. I don’t LOVE chard. Not many people do. In this recipe I actually prefer it with spinach leaves as you don’t …
It’s summer and we have too many watermelons in this house for two people. How do I use them up? I found that making them into a salad is a great way to do that. Cold, Crisp, and sweet, watermelon adds a lot of texture and juice to a summer salad. Here is one of …
Well, this baby is getting so big that I’m worrying about Jane’s comfort. A mini watermelon? Ack! 19 inches. When you think of watermelon there are not a ton of things you can do with them. Popsicles? Meh. So, I went with a refreshing salad. We gobbled this right up! Ingredients: Salad 5 cups cubed …
Kale salads are a thing. I love when the dressing gets caught up in all the little crinkly bits of the leaves. The key to a good kale salad is to massage the kale for two minutes with your fingertips and olive oil. After that, toss with the dressing and let it sit in the …
Week 36 and the baby is now almost 19 inches long. I went to the farmer’s market this morning and saw how long that actually is and imagined how uncomfortable Jane must be getting. I love kale in certain preparations-massaged in a garlicky kale salad with shaved parmesan is one of my favorites. You leave …
