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  • I don’t wanna go ‘out’. I wanna stay home and color. Going ‘out’ is boring. Coloring is fun. The 4 y.o. Read more →

  • Corporate Reputation and the New PR

    The Good, the Bad, and the Trustworthy Even successful public relations is no longer enough to protect a company’s reputation. by Paul A. Argenti, James Lytton-Hitchins, and Richard Verity Illustration… Read more →

  • On Living in the North

    The 4 y.o.: Shhhh! Be quiet! I’m listening. The Dad: What are you listening to? The 4 y.o.: It’s faint but getting louder. I can hear penguin footprints. Read more →

  • Peach French Toast

    1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons water 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained 12 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old French bread 5 eggs 1 tablespoon… Read more →

  • Panko Parmesan Chicken

    Ingredients 12 chicken drumsticks 2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt   Directions In a shallow bowl, mix… Read more →

  • Salt-Roasted Turkey with Lemon and Oregano

    Ingredients 1/3 cup coarse kosher salt (preferably Diamond Crystal brand) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons finely chopped… Read more →

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs

    Ingredients Meatballs: ¾ pounds Ground Beef ¾ pounds Ground Pork 3 cloves Garlic, Minced ¾ cups Fine Bread Crumbs 2 whole Eggs ¾ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan ¼ cups Flat-leaf… Read more →

  • Baked Potato Soup

    Ingredients 3 bacon strips, diced 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken… Read more →

  • The Best Sugar Cookies

    Ingredients 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt   Directions In… Read more →

  • Maple Salmon

    Ingredients 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound salmon   Directions In a small… Read more →

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