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Last year I signed my son up for the hot lunch program at school, and thought he’d be thrilled to have burgers, chicken fingers, or pizza for lunch every day. Instead, he pouted over not being able to bring lunch from home to school anymore like he used to (in preschool where there was no […]
Summer is for barbecues, and this year we plan to have them as often as possible. Burgers are always a hit, and the best burgers are bbq’ed over a slow fire for a wonderful smoky taste. We love burgers loaded with lots of fixings, and now our fun summer get togethers are going to be […]
Some dinners feel like small negotiations. When you’re feeding a family – and often a few extra bodies around the table – it can feel impossible to find a meal everyone agrees on. I usually brace myself for at least one complaint and before I know it, I’m taking orders like I’m working in a […]
On a gray winter morning at North Hempstead Beach Park, something ancient unfolded against the quiet Long Island shore. Each year, the Orthodox Church gathers to bless the waters, to celebrate the Feast of Theophany (the Epiphany) and remember Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River. This year, Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington hosted the […]
There’s something about the chilly season that quietly asks us to slow down, light a candle or fire in the evenings, and to make something simple and nourishing meals for dinner for our family to gather around and enjoy together. A simple soup paired with a crisp salad or crusty bread is wonderful, heartwarming fare, […]