My kids start school this week and I’m currently moving my oldest into her sophomore dorm. Since her freshman year was at American University in Paris, this move-in feels much more “typical.” We’ve been to three Targets, Ikea, Pottery Barn and Macy’s. Considering there are multiple universities in the DC area, finding a twin duvet…
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Weekly Meal Plan//August 6-11
Back to Simple Dinners I’m getting packed up and organized for a travel day tomorrow. I can’t lie that I’m a tiny bit sad to return to the heat of Houston. Plus, there will be a serious amount of catch-up to do this coming week. But I’m thankful for such a relaxing and peaceful summer…
How to Pull Off Weeknight Meals
Weeknight Dinner Strategy August 1 is here. Yikes, how did that happen? August creates a feeling of “Sunday night blues” for me. It means I’m adding sports and school events to my calendar, reading through emails I’ve ignored and getting armored up for the school year. And by armored up, I mean whipping my kitchen…
Weekly Meal Plan // May 7 – 12
Weekly Meal Plan // May 7 – 12 SUNDAY We had a full day and tomorrow I’ll be on HoustonLife, so tonight was spent getting organized for my cooking segment. I picked up two quarts of vegetable beef soup from Tres Market Foods and made the gluten-free cornbread recipe on the back of Bob’s Red…
Weekly Meal Plan // April 23 – 28
Let’s get right to it because I’m off to Taylor Swift! Have a great week. SUNDAY Since I’m headed to the Taylor Swift concert, the boys in my family are on their own! I have some cabbage and leeks to use up, so if I’m motivated early in the day I’ll make this soup. MONDAY…
Easy and Healthy Dinners
Easy and Healthy Dinners I may be biased, but I think Dinner is Done makes the perfect gift. So, if you need a signed cookbook or a HB + SITK apron before Mother’s Day or for teacher gifts, we endorse the idea. I also have an in-person book event this Friday in Houston, details are…
Weekly Meal Plan // March 26-31
We’re heading back from Virgin Gorda today after a few blissful days. But now my head is swirling with everything I need to take care of this week. It’s back to a full week of book events, my March online class for my cooking school members and the City Market in Houston. Here’s what’s on…
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage
This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. All opinions are my own. Every year as St. Patrick’s Day approaches my husband checks in to make sure Corned Beef and cabbage is on the menu. Yes, 22 years later it’s still on the menu! During the first…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 11 // March 12 – 17
A Few Things I’m Cooking this Week! This week’s meal plan is a little different. We’re skiing for our spring break with a group of six teenagers and I want to keep our schedule flexible. Who knows when we’ll crave an aprés ski burger at our favorite local dive? I’ve listed a few dinners I…
Weekly Meal Plan // Week 10 // March 5 – 10
Tonight I’m in Washington, DC, with my oldest daughter after a quick weekend in NYC. See my Instagram post for highlights. The oldest kiddo returns to Paris on Friday and we begin spring break with our younger two and some of their friends. Next week, I’ll share my plan for easy dinners to feed six…