Little Victories

Baguette is a picky eater. No, pickier than that. Her main food source is macaroni and cheese. Even then, she’s picky about consistency and texture. The need to provide portions that meet spec has led us to the microwaveable cup…. Read moreLittle Victories

Mom-Friendly Meals: Farro and Yogurt Parfait

I bought a bag of 10-minute farro at Trader Joe’s. Preparing it is super easy: You boil it for 10 minutes, and drain. That is all. And then you have a big bowl of farro, which you can use in… Read moreMom-Friendly Meals: Farro and Yogurt Parfait

Food and Health and Stuff, with Lentils

My diet is a mixture of excellence and trash.* I know this, and most of the time it works well enough for me. But this week it became evident that it’s skewed much too far toward trash. Thursday and Friday… Read moreFood and Health and Stuff, with Lentils

The Scent of Red Mango

Today I stopped by Red Mango in Westwood. This is far superior to Mr. Snowberry; the big clue is that I’ll actually go back to Red Mango. It’s not exactly like Pinkberry. The yogurt seems creamier, and it’s not quite… Read moreThe Scent of Red Mango

And You, Sir, are No Pinkberry

I was walking up Westwood Boulevard today and spotted Mr. Snowberry, on Weyburn. It’s on the north side of the street, just east of Westwood Blvd. And the verdict? Pass on it. The yogurt is chalky and just not good…. Read moreAnd You, Sir, are No Pinkberry