I'm Back...

Since I last wrote, I am the proud parent of a two week old son and 16 month old daughter. It is oh so crazy around here, but even more fun than I dared hope. Children are always a good dose of perspective and laughter. And wondering how in the world you are going to do anything, when a shower seems like the most impossible task ever. I am very proud for having a shower(complete with shampoo) every other day since I have been home.

As I was thinking back to why I started this blog, I realized that I intended to write a lot more about gardening, cooking, and "slow food", than simply being a parent. There are lots of moms and lots of mom blogs and like them I need a creative outlet. My personal outlet has always revolved around food, so I have decided to get back to basics. Before the baby was born, I cooked three weeks worth of frozen dinners and put my CSA subscription on hold. Necessary, but boy did I miss it.

So in the spirit of MFK Fisher and Alice Waters, I will be focusing on simple and seasonal foods and recipes. Since my Martha Stewart Living magazine arrived, I have decided that the new title should be "Simple Ways to Make Your Life Much More Complicated." See below for my recipe for spinach that almost everyone(including 16 month olds) will like.

5 Minute Spinach
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 green onions
1 lb spinach
Zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste


Chop and cook onions in olive oil in large pot. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon zest and vinegar. Salt to taste. Serve hot or cold.