Vote IttyBittyFoodies – Circle of Moms Top 25 Foodie Moms

Thank you to all those who have voted for IttyBittyFoodies at  Circle of Moms for Top 25 Foodie Moms 2012 category. We’re currently at No 34 with 327 votes at last count! There’s just four days left to vote and we’re asking for a last push to try and get IttyBittyFoodies into the top 25. You can vote every 24 hours till May 29, 4pm PST. And don’t forget to share the link & tell everyone about IttyBittyFoodies!

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Thank you for your wonderful support! Till our next Happy Meal!

Sushi Sake in Richardson

Having eaten sushi since he was 18 months old, my 6 year old, Pikelet has become quite the connoisseur of raw fish. He especially loves octopus and clams and he knows just where to get some of the best in Dallas. His favorite is Sushi Sake.

If you don’t happen to live in Richardson or Plano, heading up to the no-reservations Sushi Sake takes a little planning especially on weekends. Try on a Friday night a little after 6.30pm and the waits for a table are grueling. But one look at the Japanese sushi chefs behind the sushi bar and one instinctively expects mastery.

Teriyaki Chicken with Peaches Kebabs

Peaches are in season. The best way to select a peach is by smelling it. Choose one with a strong peachy fragrance. The redness on it’s skin is not an indication of ripeness but discard all that have hints of green in it which means they’ve been picked too early.

SodaStream soda maker

IttyBittyFoodies have donned our superhero thinking caps to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint in the kitchen and we’re doing it with a SodaStream soda maker. We never drink soda at home but we do consume about 10 litres of sparkling water a month. Last week, Beefcake had a lightbulb moment and said “Why don’t we buy one of those machines that carbonate water?” Ding!

Carbone’s Fine Food and Wine at The Shops of Highland Park

Julian Barsotti’s new Italian-American eatery, Carbone’s is as hot as the meatballs he serves right now. Carbone’s joins the popular dining row at The Shops of Highland Park  next to La Duni Latin Kitchen & Baking Studio, Nosh and Asian Mint on Oaklawn. We’re fans of Barsotti’s first venture, Nonna and when we heard, he was opening a casual over-the-counter Italian cafe, Ittybittyfoodies visited in the first week (twice).

IttyBittyFoodies nominated Top 25 Foodie Moms by Circle of Moms

IttyBittyFoodies have just been nominated by Circle of Moms for Top 25 Foodie Moms 2012 category and we couldn’t be more chuffed! In case you were wondering what Circle of Moms are, it’s a website for just for moms (about 6 million strong!) to network, get together and connect on all mommy things! From pregnancy to baby to big kid stages, Circle of Moms is a great resource to exchange ideas and learn from someone else who has probably been there and done that.

I’m thrilled to be part of this and I humbly ask you to vote for IttyBittyFoodies. Just click on the badge above and look for the avatar with the tiny toddler hands holding Lemley’s orange 8 ball squash (which btw are in season again at the Dallas Farmer’s Market).

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Thank you again to my readers! Till our next Happy Meal!

Celebrate Mother’s Day and think Fair Trade Certified

This year, Mother’s Day and World Fair Trade Day occur on the same weekend. So, if you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift, consider buying Fair Trade Certified goods such as flowers, chocolate, coffee, clothing and jewelry.

Buying Fair Trade Certified goods help improve the lives of 1.4 million moms and families in developing countries.