Mashed Butternut Squash with Crispy Bacon and Shallot

Just saw this on another food blog, Care's Kitchen...

She turned it into a pumpkin!  Impressive, adorable.  And there's bacon in it so you know it's good.  Must try.  Click here for recipe.  

Roasted Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts

Here's how to get your kids to eat vegetables.  Cut them up really tiny, toss them in olive oil, sprinkle generously with salt and a little pepper, and roast them until they're caramelized and crispy.  There are probably a few nutrients left still.  I think.

I'm still alive.

Everybody, panic.  I haven't had Internet for almost 48 hours.  And in somewhat related news, there's a cable guy at my house (who's been here for 6 hours) who just told me that sometimes he wakes up at night with crap running down his leg, and therefore he should eat more bananas.  I mean, I don't even know. 

So anyway, please stay tuned for:

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Petit Pains au Chocolat

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussel Sprouts

and a look at what my life was like pre-baby, that also has to do with food.  

GET EXCITED.