Laura Rebecca's Kitchen

Taken at Baker Park, Canandaigua, NY following the soccer game.(Photo Credit: Shane) Last Friday was Kian’s first game in his traveling soccer league -– a lovely league, as the traveling is, at most, 25 miles. (That, and I avoid all the parents at the game who can’t open their mouths but to brag about their […]

At left, the flavors at Amber Cellars. Above, a “small” serving of Finger Lakes Grape, swirled in Vanilla. On our way back from attending a home inspection in Canandaigua (yep, we made an offer on a house and it was accepted!), Shane and I stopped at Amberg Cellars for a scoop of Finger Lakes Ice […]

Sadie’s second grade class is a cornucopia of parties, games, and field trips. Sure, they’re forced to do work between recess, but by and large, it’s a fun place to be. Her teacher is nice, the kids are nice, the school is nice. Today, her class is having an end-of-the-year breakfast party, catered by parents […]

Oh, Paula. We started off so well, and now… this. Your recipe is so simple. It seems so wonderful, so comforting: a quick bread featuring peanut butter, a childhood favorite. But this; this is “eh.” Ok, warm out of the oven, smeared with jam or a bit of honey butter, yes, I had two pieces. […]

Earlier this year, the New York Times’ Amanda Hesser published chocolate chip cookie recipes for three different types of cookies: Thin and Crispy, Flat and Chewy, and Thick and Gooey. I’d volunteered to bake cookies for a Writers’ Tea in Sadie’s class, and thought “Hey, why don’t I try that thick cookie recipe?” They’re very […]

There were a few vendors at the New York Wine and Culinary Center when Andrea and I visited on Saturday , and the wonderful guys from Finger Lakes Ice Cream were among them, dishing out samples. Each ice cream base (either chocolate or vanilla) features swirls of one of four flavors: Strawberry Cream Chardonnay (in […]

Today, the New York Wine & Culinary Center, “an experiential gateway to New York State’s incredible wine, food and culinary industries,” hosted its grand opening to the public. It’s located in Canandaigua, NY, part of NY State’s Finger Lakes region. I’ve been chomping at the bit to see this place, and I was fortunate enough […]

Just before I popped it in my mouth. This is based upon a Cook’s Illustrated recipe that I found and lost a number of times. As a result, I have a vague recollection of the original recipe and now just wing it. It’s delicious, if I do say so myself. One note: there’s no cilantro […]

On Tuesday evening, Shane and I returned from a fast trip to New York (City). We were there to catch a taping of The Colbert Report and, let me just say, it was FABULOUS. We had so much fun. I was a big fan before but now, I’m a colossal fan. (Incidentally, tonight’s Colbert Report […]

Photo courtesy of KraftFoods.com A few weeks ago, an old friend from high school mentioned his experience going on a field trip with his son’s class. Normally mild-mannered, in the company of 20 other 8 year olds hepped up on Capri Sun, Chips Ahoy, and sheer I’m-not-at-school excitment, his son was bouncing off the walls. […]