Last Wednesday was another snow day here in New Jersey, so I invited Kathe and her kids over to play. Since I almost always bake cookies when I'm stuck in the...
On a recent Oprah show about obese teenagers, one of Oprah's guests had the audience take a quiz . One of the questions was whether turkey bacon is healthier...
Since so many of you love our chicken tenders, we've made them the featured recipe for February. Golden Chicken Tenders are an ideal food to make with a friend...
Hi everyone. In honor of Valentines Day (one of our favorite holidays) TAYGA is offering CWFC members a $30 Gift Certificate towards a stylish and fun apron....
Whenever I make a recipe that someone has given me, I think about that person the whole time I am cooking. It really is almost like cooking together, wondering...
I admit it. I love Valentine's Day. I have a soft spot for the hearts, stuffed animals, boxes of chocolates and everything this artificially sweetened Hallmark...
When I cook with my friends here in Madison, we more often than not choose a one-pot-meal. It might be a modern casserole, a layered dish, or a big batch of...
Ladies - I had so much fun at last night's swap. Everything was beautiful and deliciious. I wish you all could have seen the look on my 3 1/2 year old's face...
It was my pleasure and so much fun! I posted a few photos in the files for everyone to oooh and aahhh over. Just visit the files under photos you'll find a new...
Hi Lisa, I missed the swap because of a cold. But I hope you guys had fun. I picked up my share of cookies from Alison's the next day and I enjoyed all of it....
Hi, I am new to the forum and I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Amanda and my husband and I got married in Nov, 2007 and bought a house in Upper...
Hi Amanda. Welcome to the group. We're so happy to have such an enthusiastic new member. I am thrilled that you and your husband tried out our journal writing ...
Thanks Alison. I would love to join one of the next events, and also maybe, in the future, host one! ... new ... writing ... now know ... and ... out ... ...
Hi all, I put together a quick Pretty Parfait (layered vanilla yogurt, berries, granola on top) for my kindergartner's lunch and it was a huge hit. I'd love to...
Ok, I cheated a bit because I "worked from home" yesterday so I had more extra time on my hands than I normally would on a week night (public accounting firms...
I make chunky applesauce for the freezer. In the winter, I take one package of instant oatmeal, with brown sugar, and add a little soft butter.I put the...
Amanda . As a SAHM, I can appreciate your days. I had many at Price Waterhouse for many years . (My husband at Arthur Andersen!) I was just reliving my...
Hi Amanda, and welcome to the group! I've been in Cooking with Friends from the start, and I can vouch for how wonderful and helpful it is to cook with...
Hi Shannon, I work at Ernst & Young! I am in the Manhattan office (right in Times Square ;) and I work within the financial services industry on the tax side....
Hi Jackie!!!! You will have to tell me all about it next time I see you! Maybe Saturday ;) It is such a wonderful idea. ... Friends from the start, and I can...
Thanks to my friend Suzanne, we had the most amazing Steelhead Trout (it's more like salmon than trout, a great taste). We were driving back from gymnastics...
Hi Amanda, I work at The New York Times, at 8th Ave and 40th. We should meet for lunch sometime, and then figure out a plan to cook together ... Susan...
One idea I read about recently to "green" your house and save money is to unplug appliances and electronics when you aren't using them. Many things in the...
I finally bought canvas bags from my market. They are stronger, and are reusable for ever. Remember the paper or plastic bag that tore with the dozen eggs in...
Hi Susan, We're neighbors! I walk past your building every day that I come into the office as we park at port authority. Do you write for the NYT? We should...
I'm just back from a restful, fun-filled, sun-drenched visit to my in-laws in South Florida, where the only thing we made for dinner was reservations. You see,...
Hello, My name is Michelle I am married and have 5 children 2-5 years old (3 girls and 2 boys). I love to cook and involve my children in cooking whenever...
Alison: Is there a baking "gig" for Easter for the Montclair Food Pantry. If so, what is the date. Also, do you know how much soup was gathered for the...