Pea Sighting: Valentine’s Day Treats on AM Northwest (VIDEO)
First, a few things: 1. Happy Valentine’s Day! 2. There were four Pinterest-inspired Valentine’s in Lulu’s valentine bag and three in Gigi’s. The girls just ripped the superhero masks and flower petals off of their suckers and ate them without a second thought. This means 20 lips and 21 mustaches are in a landfill somewhere thanks to me. 3. One should never stay up to watch The Bachelor when one has to get up at 5 a.m. to be... Read More
Recipeas Worth Repeating: Pumpkin Spice Bars (VIDEO)
I know my timing is totally off on this pumpkin thing. You’re all onto flavors like gingerbread (I’ve got a bar recipe pending), eggnog (I’ve got a gift recipe pending), and peppermint (I’ve got a homemade mocha pending…in my stomach). But some recipeas and some opportunities are just too fun to pass up. Personal girl crush of mine and amazing cookbook author, Julie Hasson, invited me up to her home to cook with her on the webcast... Read More
Pea Sighting: KRON San Francisco (VIDEO)
I was on San Francisco’s KRON TV Sunday morning. As you may know, I kind of like being on TV. As you also may know, I really like making fun of pictures of myself being on TV. Which means we’re going to play, “What Could I Possibly Be Asking the TV Assistant in This Picture?” a) “Is there broccoli in my teeth?” (There wasn’t. There were two cups of coffee in my teeth. Obviously not decaf. And a salted caramel vegan... Read More
Pea Sighting: San Diego Living, Meatless Meals for Under $10 (VIDEO)
San Diego survived another day with The Peas. They let us eat at another one of their fantastic veg-friendly restaurants. (And a Soup Plantation too. I’m a bit ashamed.) They let us visit their naval monuments. (I had a navel monument of my own but took it out once I got pregnant—it just felt wrong.) They let us be on morning TV. (If only I’d remembered to say to the one line I’d be practicing. Shoot.) Peas and Thank... Read More
This Week
This week was nuts. And I loved every second of it. Between school starting, ballet starting, soccer starting and me-complaining-about-it-being-NFL-football-season-starting, I was doing “the mom thing” full time. And I was reminded of why I chose to have this job. Writing books and blogging are great, but they don’t hold a candle to being a mom. Because it really is the best job in the world. A few of the highlights: 1. Gigi’s... Read More
Pea Sighting: KPTV Good Day Oregon (VIDEO)
Are you getting tired of seeing our TV clips? (Hush, Pea Daddy. No one asked you.) I hope not, because I’ve got this morning’s segment from KPTV 12’s Good Day Oregon to show you. And perhaps to entice you to pick up our book this weekend so you too can feel good about having margaritas for breakfast. Peas and Thank You I’ll be back this evening with our Fan Appreciation Week, Day 1 post, all about how we made the... Read More
Pea Sighting: Oregon Live, FOODday Interview (VIDEO)
Remember two weeks ago when The Oregonian reporter Grant Butler came over to cook with me and talk about our book? Well, he brought cameraman/videographer Thomas Boyd with him. And even though The Oregonian story won’t come out until next week, today they released our video that Tom shot and masterfully edited. (click below for video) A few disclaimers, before (or after) you press play: 1. As afraid as you might be that... Read More
Pea Sighting: Meatless Meals on AM Northwest (VIDEO)
I was on AM Northwest this morning. I had only five short minutes. I wanted twenty-five. Hours. I kind of like being on TV. I really like making fun of pictures of myself being on TV. Which means for the second time this week, we’re going to play, “What Could I Possibly Be Asking the TV Assistant in This Picture?” a) “Where should I spit my chewing tobaccy?” b) “Think anyone would anyone notice if I swiped a meatball? ... Read More
Pea Sighting: New Day Northwest (VIDEO)
I was on New Day Northwest in Seattle this morning. Hello to you, new readers! You have no idea what you are in for. Deliciousness? Of course. Utter nonsense? Most likely. A good time? Always. Let’s play, “What Could I Possibly Be Asking the TV Producer in This Picture?” a) “Do you want fries with that?” b) “Is the Bachelor Pad premiere really three hours long tonight?” c) “Who do I have to talk to to get Ricky... Read More
Brought to You By the Number Five…and Toasters (VIDEO AND GIVEAWAY)
High five! The release of our book, Peas and Thank You: Simple Meatless Meals the Whole Family Will Love is in FIVE DAYS. (okay, now it is only FOUR, but when we filmed this last night it was FIVE) We thought we’d make another little video for you this beautiful Friday! P&TY release July 26.2011 Is it just me, or can Lulu not keep her hands off me? I feel so used. But in any event, this weekend we’re giving away 5 +5 for a total... Read More
Pea Sighting: AM Northwest Meatless Meals Segment (VIDEO)
I’d consider our first TV appearance a success. Sure, I had to do it barefoot so they could keep my head in the shot. Sure, “Dave,” that I’ve been practicing talking to at stoplights all week, turned out to be Helen. Sure, I caught Helen looking at Lulu in the audience right when Lulu had her right index finger up her left nostril all the way up to the second knuckle. Sure, my dad may have been innocently flirting with a Rodeo Princess or... Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Coming Attractions (VIDEO)
At the risk of sounding like an elderly woman, I have to say, I’m not a big fan of going to the movies. I blame my short attention span and my freakishly small bladder. What was I talking about? My favorite part about going to the movies, though, is the previews. They are short but effective. Within that minute and a half everyone can pretty much tell whether or not they are in or out. And the most entertaining part is, after each preview... Read More
Build Your Own Wacky Wednesday (VIDEO)
We got out the video camera this afternoon. There was no script, no rehearsals, no second takes. After all was said and done, I just couldn’t decide which video to post. So today, the choice is yours. Do you want a salad building post with tips on how to get your kids to eat more vegetables and to learn the “recipea” for the dressing that I put on every salad I eat? Or do you want something that I’m not even sure Lulu can explain? Or you... Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Flipped Out (VIDEO)
It really has been a Wacky Wednesday around these parts. A “put your shoes on, we don’t have time to brush teeth, the pediatrician can get us in in ten minutes” Wednesday. A back-to-back ballet practice Wednesday. A Lulu crying during back-to-back ballet practices because she was the last in the grand jete line and she wanted to go first Wednesday. A that stupid cat puked on the bed for the second time in 36 hours and I’m considering... Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Mint Condition (VIDEO)
This is a peppermint wreath ornament or gift topper. And we’re going to show you how to make it…on a few conditions. I’ve added a few things to my Christmas list since we made this video: 1. A lighting crew; 2. LASIK surgery; 3. The common sense necessary for me to realize not to let a five year-old eat peppermints melded together with frosting before dinner; 4. A husband who laughs at my jokes; or 5. A pet cricket to break up the silence... Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Slide Slide, Slippedy Slide (VIDEO)
Do you know how to do the Oreo Slide? Amateurs. Let the pro do it. Seriously, I have never been more proud of myself than I am in this very moment. Thank you for sharing in my glory. Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Peas Unscripted (VIDEO)
Some stories are too wacky to be told. Even for a Wednesday. Maybe someday I’ll tell you how the guitar got in the chandelier, why we cried about “soldiers and angels” in the ballet school parking lot and what happened when Lulu tried to wipe her toothpaste off her toothbrush and onto the countertop so she could “do it herself!” Just not tonight. Instead, a video. If only there were a way to permanently turn Pea Daddy’s voice... Read More
Wacky Wednesday: Seven Reasons Why (VIDEO)
1. There’s a good reason why Lulu will never be called Teacher’s Pet in her ballet class. She’s closing her eyes and loudly counting as high as she can while Miss Annie is instructing. “WUUUUHN…TWOOOO…THWEEEEEE….FOOOOH….” You can almost catch Miss Annie glaring at her out of the corner of her eye. That a girl, make Mama proud. Miss Annie instructed, “Now Lulu, hold my hand and we’ll skip together…” Lulu said, “I’ll... Read More
Peas on Film: Peas.0 (VIDEO)
House rules: 1. Don’t hit your sister with an umbrella for calling Wednesday “Wacky Wednesday.” 2. Pea Daddy isn’t allowed to fold towels. Ever. When you open the linen closet and nearly drown in an avalanche of terry cloth, you’ll understand why. “Towel wads” don’t stack. 3. Don’t say the “B” word. (Butt) 4. You must wear some sort of pants or skirt underneath sheer tutus. ... Read More
Peas on Film: A Smoothie for Pea Daddy
Don’t you deserve another Peas and Thank You vlog? You’re saying, “No. We left you hundreds of messages of love and support and this is what you give us?!” Yes. Yes, it is. I’m not going to take pictures of the Diet Coke I drank from the hospital vending machine. I had no witty anecdotes about the two bowls of cereal and pickles I ate for lunch. Pea Daddy obviously got a smoothie for dinner. Trust me, this is... Read More
Peas On Film: Vegan Energy Bars
Can you handle your very first Peas and Thank You vlog? It’s everything you would expect: vegan baking, My Little Ponies, show tunes and more. We hope you enjoy…or at least don’t unsubscribe. I don’t think Paula Deen or Rachael Ray are going to lose any sleep over their job security. You can find the original recipe here. We’re keeping Gigi out of school today to work on her theme song composition. I won’t... Read More
Girls Girls Girls!
It was just the girls and me today. ALL DAY LONG. It was like if Robert Pattinson did a one man show of The Vagina Monologues at a national Alpha Phi convention. It was like if the Jonas Brothers held a complimentary concert in Central Park and were handing out free Bruno Magli stilettos. It was like the Healthy Living Summit. Estrogen overload. I savored the only 20 minutes I had to myself all day by doing intervals on the treadmill. We then officially... Read More
What I Learned From My Kids Today
If you run out of cinnamon rolls, it’s just plain fine to eat icing for breakfast. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. heated Honeycrisp apple cinnamon Kashi Go Lean Pumpkin Spice Granola Don’t ask Daddy to take pictures for the blog. He will take only one photo, and make it as unflattering as possible. The only reason to take a shower is if you smell bad or you think you might get some your mom tells you to. Don’t... Read More
Little Miss Sunshine
Someone’s got their diapers in a bunch, and for once it’s not Larry King. The day started out great! We were all up at 6:30, but well rested thanks to that extra hour yesterday. I was able to head out for a leisurely 30 minute run on the treadmill, where the Today show pointed out that Matt Lauer did not look like Ellen on Halloween, as I had said, but that he was actually Bruno. I stand corrected. After my run and getting Gigi... Read More
