Dining with children, Family time, Food Facts & Lore

How to Eat Spaghetti

It is national Spaghetti day. Who decides these things, we do not know, but it does give us a good excuse to discuss a very important topic. Be forewarned that we by no means claim to have all the answers, nor do we care whether we do or not, and neither should you. Spaghetti, when… Continue reading How to Eat Spaghetti

Dining with children, Family time, Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts – Jan 3, 2013

Our language is rich with meaning that stretches beyond actual words. It is colorful, poetic, filled with images and connotations that take us on an imaginary journey every time we speak and listen. Like us, words are the outer shell. There is more to them than meets the eye. Words have roots and flavor. Take… Continue reading Random Thoughts – Jan 3, 2013

Dining with children, Family time, Food Facts & Lore, Meal Time Games

13 Food Inspired Ideas for 2013

First, let's get our number straight, 13 that is. Discomfort with this two-digit "demon" dates back to the Babylonians. Around 1772 BC, Babylonian society was ruled by a code of laws for human conduct and corresponding punishments depending on status and the gravity of offenses. It is said that the 13th law was omitted, but… Continue reading 13 Food Inspired Ideas for 2013