Great Holiday Gift for Kids!

Looking for a great gift for kids?  You can make homemade fruit snacks with the kids.

America’s Test Kitchen Kids, one of the country’s most trusted and inspiring cooking brands for kids, is releasing the third cookbook in its acclaimed Young Chefs cookbook series - The Complete DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs. The new cookbook builds on the success of the series’ first two titles—The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs and The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs—which spent a combined 86 weeks atop The New York Times best seller list. Filled with over 100+ meticulously tested and kid-approved recipes, The Complete DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs is the ultimate do-it-yourself cookbook that will change the way kids think about their favorite foods. 

Leo is here!

Photo By Katie Mortland

Hi All!  I haven't posted much since May because we got a new addition to the family.  

Happy 2nd Birthday, Sweet Girl!

You light up our world!

Tips to Get Preschoolers to Stop the Whining?

Isn't she cute?

Happy 3rd Birthday, #babycapcook

This beauty turned 3 and I couldn't feel more blessed.  I am incredibly thankful that she made me a mom and am so lucky she's my daughter.

Looking For An Easter Egg Hunt?

We're celebrating Easter in DC this year.  #babycapcook is now at the fun toddler age where I think she'll really love an Easter Egg Hunt.  We're looking to check out one at the Mandarin Oriental.  

Recipe: Homemade Chicken Stock

I love making chicken stock on Sundays. My husband loves when the aroma fills our condo. You just throw your ingredients into the pot and let it simmer for a few hours. This stock will freeze for 3 months so you can put it into one cup containers and defrost it as you need it for cooking. It is perfect for making chicken noodle soup or even using it in chicken pot pie.  Babies love soup!

Thanksgiving Fun

Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?  We did.

Out to Brunch: L’Hommage Bistro Francais

Initial Thoughts:

Trick-Or-Treat

My little Cabbage Patch Kid

#babycapcook began the Halloween celebration last weekend with trick-or-treating at the EEOB, walking the Little Goblin Parade in Logan Circle and attending a pumpkin carving party.  It will be hard to top her first Halloween in Puerto Rico, but she is well on her way.  

Menu Planning: Baby Birthday Bash

Previously, our fall pairing dinner was an adult-only feast turned drunk fest that lasted late into the evening. (With 10-12 guests) This year's fall feast was a little different than the past.  This year we celebrated the first birthday of #babycapcook with 35 adults and 10 baby friends. 

Happy Birthday #babycapcook!

 I've had the best year of my life with this little girl.  She's changed my world.

On the Road Again: Baby Does Wine Country

So, you are considering planning a trip to California wine country with your baby?  Are you crazy?  How could you possibly enjoy the riches of wine with the baby?

Summer Fun with Baby in DC

Summer is here and there are lots of fun activities here in DC.  I've been taking my baby around town to find the best spots.  Here are some of my favorites:

Grilling with Friends

Photo by Luke Trautwein

We grilled up a feast this weekend and #BabyCapCook made lots of new friends.  She was loving a visit from Olive, Pearl, Charlotte and Edith.  Burgers, Brats, Corn, Salads and Sangria were enjoyed by all.  Smiles all around!  Have you been grilling lately?  What's your favorite food to grill?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happiness Is

Discovering fingers and toes

This girl makes me happy everyday.  She's the best!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Will you be mine?

All I Need for Christmas