adventures of an american housewife in the south of france

What Do You Do With A Spaghetti Squash Anyway?

Ahhh fall!  Growing up in the Midwest, fall has always been my favorite time of year because of the vibrant colors and crisp bite in the air.  In the sweltering humidity of August, I longed for day when I could throw on a scarf and take a walk through the crunchy red, orange, and gold leaves.  Living in San Francisco, fall has come to take on a slightly new meaning.  Fall is now the time of year when the sun is...

Food for New Parents

Like a lot of people in their late twenties/early thirties, many of my friends are starting families - it's such an exciting time!  I just can't get enough of cute, adorable babies, as long as they aren't my own. You may remember a few weeks ago when I made these Rattle Cupcakes for my dear friend Randi's baby shower.  As her due date quickly approaches, my other friend Jill just gave birth to an adorable son...

Super Easy Snack From an Almost Empty Fridge

Yesterday I came home from a long day of running errands absolutely famished!  Unfortunately, like Old Mother Hubbard, my cupboard was bare.  I was able to scrounge up a tomato from the Farmer's Market and one last piece of pita bread....not too appetizing.  But in 5 minutes, and with the help of my basil plant, I was able to turn my scraps into a delicious snack! Here's what you'll need: 1 large...

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