January 2, 2016
by Ashley
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Years ago, we took our first trip to the wonderful Door County, Wisconsin. We planned a trip with friends to rent a house for a week and cook breakfasts and dinners together. We all took our seperate adventures during the … Continue reading
December 3, 2015
by Ashley
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These are a nice change from the regular scones…nice a lemony but still great with jams and jellys. Lemon Scones 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp … Continue reading
November 23, 2015
by Ashley
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Paul brews a lot of beer, which means we end up with a lot of spent grain. Usually it gets added to our compost heap, feeding the starving bunnies in our backyard. Every once in a while, we will reserve … Continue reading
November 22, 2015
by Ashley
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The kids love scones for breakfast. These have been requested for a while now, so I thought I would make them for the kids. We use the leftovers for breakfasts all week. Orange, Chocolate & Carrot Scones 2 cups all … Continue reading
November 17, 2015
by Ashley
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Easy dinner tonight. Kid and Paul approved. They were very flavorful and filling. We even have enough little meatloaves for dinner another night, or three lunch portions for Paul at work. I didn’t get a picture of them before we … Continue reading
November 10, 2015
by Ashley
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My grandmother always had plum jam at her house when I was little. I make this with her in mind every year. She doesn’t make jam anymore, but I share with her as she always shared with me. This is … Continue reading
November 1, 2015
by Ashley
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Baked oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. The kids like it as well, but this recipe they don’t like the coconut addition. I love it. I didn’t get a picture of it this time, as we ate it. But … Continue reading
October 25, 2015
by Ashley
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About a year ago my favorite magazine, Cooking Light, printed a ramen recipe that I immediately had to make. It was wonderful. The broth was so flavorful and it was just what we wanted. But like I do with most … Continue reading
October 23, 2015
by Ashley
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Making bread is one of my favorite past times. I really enjoy the smell and warmth it brings to our kitchen. The kids don’t have any clue as to why it is special, since they eat homemade bread everyday. But … Continue reading
October 21, 2015
by Ashley
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Ingredients3 1/4 cup bread flour 2 1/4 tsp yeast1 1/2 tsp salt6 large eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup sugar2 sticks of butter, melted1 egg for egg wash Directions Whisk together bread flour, yeast and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together … Continue reading