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the process of dinner

February 1, 2012 Cook
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food days

January 20, 2012 Bake

Where I used to spend much time in the basement sewing before Christmas, now I’ve been spending a considerable amount of time in the kitchen.  It has just happened naturally and slowly.  Now the girls gather chairs around the island to help throughout the day instead of just at dinner.  It has been a nice [...]

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swiss chard chips

November 10, 2011 Bake

Swiss chard. I’m always stumped when the ”toss out” date is approaching and I need to use it up and fast.  Here’s an unusual use of swiss chard and for snacking of all things. Don’t be chased away by these leafy greens, they actually taste quite good as chips.  Ainsleigh couldn’t get enough.

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apples

October 28, 2011 Bake

{If you missed photos from the apple picking itself, check them out here.} Apples are here and abundant in Pennsylvania.  For the past week + apples have been incorporated in many of our meals: sliced, dipped, baked, boiled, and so forth.

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outdoor entertaining, simple

October 12, 2011 Bake

Simplicity has become the theme in my life.   I think it has been by default, with each new child that has entered my life and the more responsibilities on my plate. Buy yes, the simplicity is good for my soul.  It goes against what I would have wanted if I were younger and less realistic. [...]

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pumpkin and leaves

October 6, 2011 Bake

Welcome back, friends.  Just when you think life is going to slow down, more exciting things introduce themselves into your life.

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red pepper hummus, unrestrained

October 4, 2011 Cook

Recently I was surprised when Annabelle and Ainsleigh dove into some store-bought red pepper hummus.  In an attempt to find some new and exciting healthy snacks for our day, I was thrilled to see their enthusiasm for it and made a homemade version.  I was impressed with the recipe and, needless to say, so were A [...]

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projects revisited: a caesar club

August 26, 2011 Bake

How is your weekend looking?  We are anticipating this Hurricane Irene bringing a bit some of its storms our way.  Once again, Hatteras Island has been evacuated a week after we were just there in N.C.  Please be safe for those of you along the eastern coast this weekend. Here’s a fun weekend dinner that [...]

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let’s talk: the family table

August 9, 2011 Bake

(I thought you’d like to see something in the “no one wanted to eat it”category, or at least most if it. It sure looked pretty.  If you’re daring, try the recipe.)   The family table. This is where we gather.  This is where generations have always gathered.

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food and the home

August 8, 2011 Bake

I tend to focus on one major category of my role as homemaker at a time. One week it may be fulfilling sewing projects, another week it may be cleaning and organizational tasks. Do you know what it has been recently? Food. Adding excitement and variety to what we eat day in, day out.

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