Author Archives: mcawood

Mary Cornforth Cawood: Teacher Gifts

Posted on 8 May, 2013 by mcawood

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and students and teachers alike are counting the days until their release – I was informed last night that there were exactly 10 days of school left!  How best we thank … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Helping hands in the kitchen

Posted on 16 April, 2013 by mcawood

My oldest and I were doing some shopping at Target the other day when she noticed a KitchenAid display on the end of one of the aisles.  Sitting there, gleaming on the shelf, was a fuchsia-colored stand mixer - her favorite … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: ‘Iron Chef,’ the home edition

Posted on 9 April, 2013 by mcawood

Ever feel like assembling dinner feels like an episode of “Iron Chef America?” Yet, instead of only battling the secret ingredient, you have other challenges issued to you as well: must be ready for the table when we walk through … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: What I did for a Reuben

Posted on 27 March, 2013 by mcawood

I have given up many things over the past three years all because of gluten. For the most part, I’m OK with it, and I have found many equal substitutes. There are some things, however, that aren’t replaceable. I came … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Traveling with food allergies

Posted on 19 March, 2013 by mcawood

This upcoming spring break will be our first traveling with both girls not being able to eat gluten. While I have become a seasoned veteran at traveling with dietary restrictions, I realize that the girls are a little less willing … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Spring into greens!

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by mcawood

While spring won’t have officially sprung until March 20, the weather sure has us believing otherwise! St. Patty’s Day is just around the corner and I am ready for some green. I can honestly say that traditional Irish fair does … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fueling young athletes

Posted on 5 March, 2013 by mcawood

My girls have become calorie-burning machines. I continue to be amazed by the amount of food consumed at our household! Between gymnastics, swimming and an after-school running program, as well as normal growing, they are steady grazers.  There are many … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Air Cookies

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by mcawood

For our last installment in the month of chocolate, I had to include this amazing recipe I stumbled across on Yahoo over the holidays – chocolate “Air Cookies.” The recipe was featured on Reluctantly Healthy (hosted by Judy Greer) because … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Brownie pudding, oh my!

Posted on 19 February, 2013 by mcawood

For the latest installment in the month of chocolate, I headed to the recipe archives and pulled out an old family favorite – brownie pudding.  This recipe pre-dates the lava cake of current restaurant fame, and in my opinion, tastes … Continue reading →

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Mary Cornforth Cawood: Fondue night

Posted on 12 February, 2013 by mcawood

There’s nothing quite like dipping your food into hot, melted, gooey goodness, especially when it is chocolate! One of my favorite restaurants in Denver used to be La Fondue. Each table had a built in hot plate where your server … Continue reading →

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