Welcome. I hope you find some recipes to share with the people you love, and stories that resonate.
About Me
Caroline Barrett



It’s Mother’s Day!
Here’s my Times Union story, celebrating my beautiful mother and all the lessons she continues to teach, every day.
With recipes for Asian Chicken Salad with Herbs and Cruncy Noodles, Super Green Lentil Salad and Chai Spice Vanilla Pudding.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! ❤️❤️❤️
Link in bio^^^.
#springfood #asparagus #lentils #chai #chickensalad #timesunion #mothersday #518foodies
3 weeks ago






It’s official: Elliot is going to college. A story to go with it all, and recipes, too.
Link in bio!
#thirdchild #greensalad #crepes #greekpie #spanakopita #518foodies
2 months ago



I had lunch with my beautiful mother and she was full of charm and wit. Quick, she said, take your picture before I drain the glass!
#laniescafe #mother #lovemymom
3 months ago



Peanut Butter Bread with Salted Chocolate Ganache, Moroccan Chicken Soup, Hummus with Roasted Veggies and Za’atar. All good eating on cold winter days.
My February Times Union story, in case you missed it.
Recipes and story in bio!
#518foodies #baking #peanutbutter #chocolate #chickensoup #hummus
3 months ago






Cooking for a take-out-loving teenager and everyone else in the house: my Times Union story for January, with recipes for Middle Eastern Spiced Steak Wraps, Cous Cous Salad with Pickled Onions, and Blueberry Crumble Muffins. ^^Link in bio^^
#518foodies #wintersalad #steak #healthyrecipes #blueberrymuffins
#timesunion
4 months ago

We’ll clean the house and exercise on another day.
#saturdaymorning
4 months ago






In search of Christmas spirit, with recipes for Pistachio + Cranberry Bread, Boozy Chocolate Coffee and Creole Spiced Snack Mix. ^Link in bio^
As always, thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
🌟🍷🌿❤️
#christmasbaking #holidaybaking #pistachio #boozycoffee #chexmix
#518foodies
5 months ago





Thanksgiving traditions, including long toasts, cold mashed potatoes and colorful salad. My November Times Union column, with recipes for Cocoa Spice Pumpkin Pie, Roasted Vegetable Salad and Smoky Sweet Potato Soup. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Link to story and recipes in bio.
#pumpkinpie #sweetpotato #roastedveggies #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #sidedish #518foodies
6 months ago

I celebrate my smart, creative, thoughtful and beautiful daughters every day!
Happy Daughters Day, a lil bit late ❤️
8 months ago