Paul came up with a fun experiment that he wanted to try. So we headed to Hyvee to pick up some dry ice. He kept the dry ice in a cooler and used an ice pick to break off a … Continue reading
March 24, 2018
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March 20, 2018
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Sketches
Isla was sick this last week. That means I got to stay home and catch-up-bake, read and cuddle a sick baby. She was getting bored and wanted a project, so we came up sketching together. The challenge was to find … Continue reading
March 15, 2018
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Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms
We decided to fry some chicken the other night and since we were already frying….I thought this would make fantastic appetizers. They were great! Fried Zucchini & Mushrooms 1 large zucchini 4 mushrooms 3 eggs 1 cup all purpose flour … Continue reading
March 13, 2018
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Salsa Chicken
I was at my brother and sister-in-laws house the other day and saw them throw a few ingredients into their crockpot. I didn’t get the recipe, so made something up when I got home. This is a great lunch for … Continue reading
March 11, 2018
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Breakfast Risotto
I woke up dreaming about rice pudding this morning… Breakfast Risotto with Cherries 1 tablespoon butter 2 apples, peeled and chopped (I like pink lady apples) 1.5 cups arborio rice 6 oz apple juice 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk … Continue reading
March 2, 2018
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Aviation Cocktail
One of our favorite drinks! 1 1/2 oz Gin3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice1/2 oz Luxardo Marashino Liquor1/4 oz Creme de Violette Build all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini or … Continue reading
February 28, 2018
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Chicken Gumbo
We loved this Gumbo. Add as much or as little spice as you want. I took out the basic stew and set it aside for the kids. THEN I added the hot stuff. Chicken Gumbo 6-8 raw chicken tenderloins, chopped … Continue reading
February 23, 2018
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Cornbread
This is my favorite cornbread recipe that I have used. I keep going back to it over and over again. We love it with a little honey butter on the top. Cornbread 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal … Continue reading
January 28, 2018
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English Muffins Again
New year, new recipe. We have a lazy Sunday morning I woke up dreaming of English Muffins. It has been quite a while since I last made them, and I decided today was the day. As I was standing in … Continue reading
November 9, 2017
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Candy Cookies
This year we ended up with an incredible amount of halloween candy. The kids only walked two blocks away with each side street attached and came back with full buckets. Since we are headed to a party this weekend, I … Continue reading