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French in a Flash: Red Pistou Pasta with Shrimp and Crunchy Herbes de Provence Crumbs

Looks delicious. I bet it would be good with scallops, too. Given the current Gulf situation, may not have much shrimp available to us this summer.

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What Inspired You to Start Your Own Food Website?

My site is Cooking for Kids.

I had been a journalist and author for over 15 years. About 5 years ago, I made the switch to food writing when I became interested in the struggles we parents have with feeding our kids.

From finding kid-pleasing recipes to coping with picky eaters to managing the mealtime rush during sports season to finding ways to fill up hungry teenagers, it can be overwhelming. I wanted to use my skills to help busy parents.

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The Crisper Whisperer: 10 Secrets for Making the Most of Your CSA

That's so funny that you said pesto -- that's what I've been doing for years. Kale pesto is my new favorite. I vary the type of nuts and cheese, too, sometimes.

As far as storage space for greens, when I'm washing, I also chop my greens into bite-sized pieces. I like that better for salads anyway, and having it ready to go makes it easier to make salads.

Can't wait to see your recipes in the future.

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Sugar Cookies

Where do you get those silver balls to decorate with? I haven't seen them in the grocery stores in ages. Catalog? Online?

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French in a Flash: Red Pistou Pasta with Shrimp and Crunchy Herbes de Provence Crumbs

Looks delicious. I bet it would be good with scallops, too. Given the current Gulf situation, may not have much shrimp available to us this summer.

From Talk

What Inspired You to Start Your Own Food Website?

My site is Cooking for Kids.

I had been a journalist and author for over 15 years. About 5 years ago, I made the switch to food writing when I became interested in the struggles we parents have with feeding our kids.

From finding kid-pleasing recipes to coping with picky eaters to managing the mealtime rush during sports season to finding ways to fill up hungry teenagers, it can be overwhelming. I wanted to use my skills to help busy parents.

From Serious Eats

The Crisper Whisperer: 10 Secrets for Making the Most of Your CSA

That's so funny that you said pesto -- that's what I've been doing for years. Kale pesto is my new favorite. I vary the type of nuts and cheese, too, sometimes.

As far as storage space for greens, when I'm washing, I also chop my greens into bite-sized pieces. I like that better for salads anyway, and having it ready to go makes it easier to make salads.

Can't wait to see your recipes in the future.

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Sugar Cookies

Where do you get those silver balls to decorate with? I haven't seen them in the grocery stores in ages. Catalog? Online?

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Creative and tasty ideas kids party.

A few simple ideas:
--strawberries dipped in sweetened cream cheese and rolled in sprinkles
--roll slices of bologna around mozzarella sticks and stick with toothpicks for easy-to-eat bologna roll-ups
--homemade gourmet peanut butter sandwiches (process peanuts, almonds or walnuts with chocolate chips and a bit of oil until smooth; then spread on bread and use cookie cutters to cut into shapes)

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Location: Maryland

About: I am a food writer, food lover and mother of two. When I'm not writing about food or eating, I'm swimming, reading or going to the movies.

Favorite foods: chocolate anything
cheese -- all kinds
homemade bread

Last bite on earth: A really good soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie with dark chocolate chips.