Seasonal Snacking

Currently munching on some seasonal snacks: fresh figs. This is one of the many reasons I love the month of August – fresh Farmer’s Market figs. Delicious! Plus, pairing them with sliced muenster… Read More →

Rad Pops

Calling all summer-loving sweaty little boys: these have got to be the most rad ice pop molds ever!! Sailboat, Rocket, and Robot pop molds (set of 6), $10.00

Pure Peach Pops

Naturally it was my sister-in-law Rivky (I love your new-kosher-product radar!!) who introduced me to Trader Joe’s Peach Pops; a freeze pop of natural proportions. Made simply of puréed peach + some fruit… Read More →

City Find: Wagner Farm

During our first week here in Skokie, we took a morning trip to a little historical tribute to farming families in Glenview, IL: Wagner Farm. We’ve passed by this little farm-life restoration many… Read More →

Garden Eats!

Nothing like pausing the backyard play to pick some garden bounty and ring the snack bell! It’s amazing how much more open children are to eating new things when they partake in the… Read More →

Smart Snacking

Sometimes a nutritious snack in only an innovation away. Try adding some bling to their peanut- butter-dunking apple slices for a brain boosting, energy lending, nutrient laden snack! (Yes, it’s a bit of… Read More →

Garden Omelettes

Amidst frolicking and languishing in the Berkowitz garden while learning lessons of earth and of growth came the inevitable wondrous time of harvesting. Freida has been watching those leeks since they were planted there in the first… Read More →

Weekend Round-up!

Happy June weekend, ladies!! I’m feeling the season all around, and love getting gifts of weekly seasonal fresh flowers (thanks love!!). Gladiolus like these would make for a lovely buffet table arrangement by… Read More →

In the Garden

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know the tone of yearning in my writing when I dream about owning a home with a yard and a fruitful garden… Well,… Read More →

Smokey Cream Sauce

Just thought I’d share a little savory revelation I stumbled upon last week while doing some Shavuot experimentation. Firstly, good pappardelle pasta makes for a way more authentic and rustic italian pasta experience… Read More →