izzy's mama's Profile

As you can see from the shot of my pantry at the beginning of this post, I am in dire need of a cure. I have managed to clean my pantry to a certain degree but I still don't have a place for the cleaning products which I still keep on the top shelf (we used that space to keep them away from my son, who is now old enough to know better). Ideally they would go in our basement (which is in even worse shape).
Right now I am looking for more detailed organizational ideas for the pantry which will morph back into its original mess soon. Oh and I do use a metal box for the cleaning supplies but apparently that isn't enough!

Check out the before and after so far, below:
http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/10/is-there-cure-for-this-my-pantry.html

I have been searching for the perfect breakfast in bed tray. This is a nice idea but I usually have more than two things on the tray..they need to make one with legs and more slots..Tea, juice and two plates!

Thanks for helping to unravel the mysteries of miso. I just recently randomly purchased some yellow miso (unsure of which color would be best) and had amazing results using it in this chicken soup:

http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/02/chicken-soup-with-miso-secret-stock.html

kids in restaurants, kids in the kitchen..why the vitriol?

As a blogger who chronicles the adventures of raising a child who eats most everything, I embrace the idea of kids in the kitchen and in restaurants. I'm all about teaching kids to have a healthy attitude towards food, eating locally and organically whenever possible. And hopefully with an understanding of why maple syrup is better than Aunt Jemima:

http://www.izzyeats.com/2009/03/second-grade-syrup-tasting-maple-or.html

I certainly do not advocate "adults taking advice from kids", nor do I imagine that anyone is expected to, when watching shows or reading articles which do feature kids. These shows are obviously presented for their novelty factor. The children are featured as an exaggeration of what can be wrought if you steer your child away from nuggets, towards a healthier way of eating. I would rather see them than toddlers raised on burgers, nuggets and plain pasta. I'd like to hope that they are emblematic of a new, anti-fast food generation.

I write about my experiences feeding my child in hopes of inspiring others to realize that it is possible to have children who do not covet nuggets, fries and the like. If parents take a greater role in shaping their children's palates, perhaps there will be a new generation, more inclined to eat in ways that are better for the environment and their bodies.

I would rather not eat on the subway and I find hot food odors horribly offensive. Since having a child though, I recognize his need to eat while we travel so I always have food available, occasionally of a stinky variety (hard-boiled eggs come to mind).

I have also been guilty of transporting stinky goods but what can a cheese lover do?

http://www.izzyeats.com/2007/11/new-york-city-on-odd-characters-and.html

These look fantastic. Which type of dark chocolate did you use? Semi-sweet? Bittersweet? Something with a higher cocoa content?

Thanks.

I had the same yearning last holiday season when I spied that mill at Williams-Sonoma. Alas, a desire unfulfilled. It is a real beauty but it is so true that a microplane zester does a fine job. The one way to justify purchasing that mill is that it does serve as storage.

They are odd-looking but tasty. What I find peculiar is that I bought mine in June at Union Square Market..Is the season longer?

We really liked this recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver:

http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/06/jerusalem-artichoke-gratin.html

I am so glad to see that I am not the only one (aside from Alice Waters) who feels the need to travel with some food. Traveling prepared is the best way to avoid fast food, sometimes the only option. True that there may be good food to be had at your destination if you have the time to find it but when traveling with a child it is important to have healthy snacks on hand. Packing does get tricky, space and baggage constraints being major issues but it can be done.

For some ideas as to what you might pack, check out my list from a recent train trip:

http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/05/short-train-adventure-snacks-for-road.html

I haven't tried the Dorset but their goat cheese is excellent:

http://www.izzyeats.com/2008/06/im-sorry-ive-found-another-goat-two.html

Have you tried Sprout Creek Farm cheese? They are another local favorite which can be ordered on-line.