Honey-sweetened lemongrass soda brings a delightful zip to any party, especially when it's a baby shower for a few Peas and Their Pod. Soft fuzzy skin and sweet-smelling heads. Tiny little fingers that grasp on tightly when you place your finger in their palm. They way they … [Read more...] about Lemongrass Soda and Tiny Pea Babies
Archives for August 2011
Honey Lemongrass Soda
1 cup water 1/2 cup honey 4 tablespoons chopped lemongrass club soda Add water, honey and lemongrass to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat stirring frequently until bubbles start forming on the outside wall of the pan but the liquid is not boiling. Reduce heat to medium … [Read more...] about Honey Lemongrass Soda
Bloggers without Borders and A Fund for Jennie
Nearly a year ago now (9 months is close to a year, no?) Kjell was in the hospital. I sat next to him. It meant time away from my family, time away from work, time away from my house and my three other kids. The implications on a mom who runs their own business were huge. It was … [Read more...] about Bloggers without Borders and A Fund for Jennie
Eat Well, Spend Less: The Art of Back-to-School Lunches
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less topic is all about back-to-school, from breakfast to creative lunch ideas to easy snacks to last-minute dinners. We're breaking down the process of how to feed those school-bound mouths. In exactly 13 days, I will be getting ready to pack the … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: The Art of Back-to-School Lunches
Raspberry Peach White Wine Jam to Celebrate Summer
A honey-sweetened jam made with summer raspberries, fresh peaches and Gewürztraminer white wine for a bit of added complexity and fun. Too much to do. I'm desperately trying to fit in as much as possible into the last weeks of summer. Suddenly it was here, and I wasn't ready … [Read more...] about Raspberry Peach White Wine Jam to Celebrate Summer