http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her celebrating the revival of the family dinner -- stop eating in front of the TV and make dinner a family event Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:17:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While grocery shopping recently, I couldn't help but notice the beauty of the spaghetti squash. It seemed like the very essence of autumn's bounty, so I added one to our cart. The day I decided to make the squash, I allowed myself to be completely sidetracked by blogging, and got a ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/zz7fRbna0LE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/zz7fRbna0LE/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/17/adventures-with-spaghetti-squash/ I just installed a handy widget on the “Nutrition Data” page over in the right sidebar. Enter the name of a food in the search box, and learn its nutritional value in a flash, courtesy of nutritiondata.com. Click here to give it a try!<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/Um-w4-Y6KFk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/Um-w4-Y6KFk/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/15/nutrition-data-at-your-fingertips/ * whole or cut up chicken (I prefer Purdue) * olive oil * garlic powder * celery salt * black pepper * rosemary Wash chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Coat chicken in olive oil. (Olive oil works better than other oils for its hearty flavor and health benefits.) Sprinkle spices generously on both sides (and inside if using ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/aRI8TStSHuw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/aRI8TStSHuw/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/13/baked-rosemary-chicken/ Barack Obama was not the only winner in this year’s election. Neither were African-Americans. Or democrats. On November 4, 2008, the world witnessed the electoral process of the United States in all its glory! From this day forward, children of every race, male and female, will grow up believing in the ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/-TGsrFxTnfU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/-TGsrFxTnfU/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/10/election-2008-who-really-won/ You are looking at what is, in all likelihood, the ugliest pan in America. It is about thirty years old, has a chipped handle, and is stained black. We refer to it as the "popcorn pan" because that is its single  purpose. Nothing quite hits the spot like fresh, hot-buttered popcorn ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/BmfVuJstt-s" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/BmfVuJstt-s/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/10/the-ugliest-pan-in-america/ What's going on here? That's my husband, making breakfast... something he does every day of the week. He's partial to omelettes and egg sandwiches, but also makes the fluffiest pancakes you ever ate! He's definitely more of a morning person that I. Most mornings I awake to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/mvXxHFN3lfE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/mvXxHFN3lfE/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/08/breakfast-is-ready/ Brussels sprouts aren't the most popular vegetable in the world, but we love them. When your entree is mild, and you need a hearty side dish, brussels sprouts are the perfect answer. Here, I've mixed them with slices of yellow onion and an orange bell pepper. With a little freshly ground ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/qva1gY_ptOo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/qva1gY_ptOo/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/05/sauteed-brussels-sprouts/ We voted... did you? We voted at 2:30 p.m. here in rural Virginia and faced no lines, no delays, and no problems with the touch screen voting machine. Pleasant experience all around. Now all we have to do is kick back and await the results.<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/6sETpxYBmPg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/6sETpxYBmPg/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/04/we-voted/ Would you believe it? We found another lunch time gem on our latest Costco run. Plats du Chef French Onion Soup is frozen, but can be ready to eat in just 40 minutes in the oven, or just 9 minutes in the microwave. I recommend the oven because it allows ...<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/unFljDdVC1o" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/unFljDdVC1o/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/11/01/whoever-heard-of-frozen-soup/ Happy Halloween! from Conversations Over Dinner<img src="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~4/_aJ0AGK1L5A" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/conversationsoverdinner/mandy/~3/_aJ0AGK1L5A/ http://www.conversationsoverdinner.com/her/2008/10/31/happy-halloween/