Christine Bush

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Shop Local: Thanksgiving Sides Recipes

Shop Local: Thanksgiving Sides Recipes

Outside temperatures haven’t plummeted yet and Fall produce abounds so make a visit to your local market a part of your Thanksgiving prep this year. Choosing between Broccoli Salad, Eat a Rainbow Salad and Sautéed Apples might be too hard though so you should probably just make them all.

Thanksgiving Tips: Where To Shop, Donate, And Get Help This Holiday Season

Thanksgiving Tips: Where To Shop, Donate, And Get Help This Holiday Season

Photo via Flickr/Ginny.Thanksgiving is a week away, so do not sleep on getting a turkey for next week’s festivities. Here is a roundup of where to get turkeys in the area. We also included information about where you can donate and show support for people in need

Greenmarket Recipe Series: Basic Roasted Cauliflower

Greenmarket Recipe Series: Basic Roasted Cauliflower

Rock dinnertime this Fall with this clean and simple roasted veggie side dish. Cauliflower seems to be the vegetable of choice for folks on a low-carb diet. It’s mild taste, nutritional profile and variety of colors make it one of the most versatile vegetables out there. I’ve seen

Greenmarket Recipe Of The Week: Fennel And Celery Slaw

Greenmarket Recipe Of The Week: Fennel And Celery Slaw

This tender, crisp, mayonnaise-free slaw goes great with seafood and pork and leftovers make a great base for a lunchtime salad. This slaw with its crisp, crunchy texture, sweet fennel, peppery radish and tangy dressing seems to be the perfect side for your next juicy pork tenderloin. At least, that’

Greenmarket Recipe Of The Week — Zucchini Squash Sauté

Greenmarket Recipe Of The Week — Zucchini Squash Sauté

Get to your neighborhood green market and grab all the squash you can find to make this easy, flavorful sauté. Quick! Before pumpkins start taking over the stalls. Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogI have nothing against pumpkin. In fact, I’m excited to dive deep into fresh pumpkin

Recipe of The Week – Raw Corn Salsa

Recipe of The Week – Raw Corn Salsa

You’ll want to bookmark this crisp, tangy Raw Corn Salsa for Labor Day or your next BBQ. Whichever comes first! Photo by Christine, Mid-life Croissant Food BlogYes, Virginia, you can eat corn raw. When it’s perfectly in season (aka NOW) and those kernels are all fresh and plump

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

3 Brownstone Belt Summer Camps Your Kids Won’t Want To Miss

3 Brownstone Belt Summer Camps Your Kids Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

Three Unique Brooklyn Summer Camps You Won’t Want To Miss

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Three Unique Brooklyn Summer Camps You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

3 Unique Summer Camps In Brooklyn You Won’t Want To Miss

Summer camps are designed for fun, and whether you go the traditional, sports, science, or arts route, kids are almost guaranteed an incredible time. But what if your family is looking for something a bit off the beaten path? This week’s Brooklyn roundup pulls together three unique summer camps

Are You A Busy Parent? Check Out These Extended Daycares In Brooklyn

Are You A Busy Parent? Check Out These Extended Daycares In Brooklyn

Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room to and from

Here’s A Rundown Of Brooklyn’s Best Kids Camps With Extended Days

Here’s A Rundown Of Brooklyn’s Best Kids Camps With Extended Days

Trilok smiles during arts and crafts with Ms. Elena 😉 A photo posted by Trilok Fusion Arts (@trilokfusionarts) on Jan 24, 2016 at 5:41pm PST Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:

Four Great Brooklyn Day Camps That Cater To Working Parents

Four Great Brooklyn Day Camps That Cater To Working Parents

Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room to and from

4 Brooklyn Kids Camps With Extended Hours

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4 Brooklyn Kids Camps With Extended Hours

Photo via Ezra GuitarSummer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room

Need Extended Day Options At Camp? Don’t Miss These Brooklyn Favorites

Need Extended Day Options At Camp? Don’t Miss These Brooklyn Favorites

Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room to and from

Brooklyn Adventures Await At These 5 Traditional Summer Camps

Brooklyn Adventures Await At These 5 Traditional Summer Camps

Take swimming, sports, outdoor adventures, and crafts – mixed with plenty of laughter, loads of new friends, and a generous helping of fun – and you have all the ingredients for a summer to remember. Think these good old-fashioned traditional summer camps are hard to find? Think again. Brooklyn is home to

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,

Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,

Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,

Making Summer Plans? Check Out These Great Arts Camps

Making Summer Plans? Check Out These Great Arts Camps

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Find A Little Fine Arts Fun At These 3 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage 495 3rd Avenue at 11th Street,