I wrote last week about our new fascination for making dinners in the crock pot. It's super easy, the dinners usually turn out really good, the apartments smells so divine, and the clean-up is minimal. The best part: Even the kids enjoy them. Last weekend, my...
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We've introduced pork into our lives quite a bit over the last year. Between the many fun recipes we've tried in the crock pot, to roasts and chop dishes, even our kids are excited for our pork dinners. Our favorite so far has been The...
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I love to cook. In fact, I foresee many features involving food in the future on Momma's Gone City because I have so much fun cooking and creating dishes for my family. So, when I was invited by The Motherhood to participate in a recipe challenge...
ReadMy mother raised my sister and I on nothing but the best, healthiest choices. Even when money was tight, she never pinched or compromised on whole foods for our family. I never thought this was as awesome as I do now. I was the kid in...
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One thing that has kept me feeling close to my mother whilst living thousands of miles away from her has been cooking with her recipes. I've certainly adopted some of my own along the way as well, but nothing compares to the nostalgia of familiar...
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Thanks to American Express for sponsoring my writing today about small businesses. American Express is presenting Small Business Saturday, a way to honor the local merchants who are the backbone of the economy, this Saturday, November 27. They're offering statement credits to people who shop...
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It's not really a secret that I am a closet foodie. So when I was invited to the New York City Wine & Food Festival to attend the Ultimate Sandwich Showdown sponsored by Breville USA and Hellmann's Mayonnaise, I was more than slightly overjoyed. 12 top...
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Well, I didn't think it would happen, but we had a pretty eventful Easter. This was our first major holiday away from any and all family and friends, and it was actually really nice! I was apprehensive about how the day would play out, especially...
ReadUPDATE: I'm sweetening the deal. Throwing in another book, for when you visit NYC with kids, or have friends in NYC with kids. Fodor's Around New York City with Kids :) I always heard that toddlers were picky eaters. I had no idea how bad it...
ReadWhew. Well, we're back in the city and honestly it feels amazing. This trip back to California was just what I needed. We missed daddy terribly, but it was good for him to put all of his energy into his first midterm (which he got...
ReadIt has been SO nice to be back in our hometown in California. We've enjoyed my mother's homemade chili, a glorious pumpkin patch visit with friends, amazing weather, and countless other moments that have made this trip completely worth the while. I was still feeling...
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