Last week, I craved chicken and dumplings. Mom would make a big pot with Bisquick dumplings when I was a kid and I loved the juxtaposition of the warm broth and just beyond doughy dumpling. Our days felt a bit dreary last week with the rain and cold following hints of spring, so … [Read more...]
Week Night Dinner Adaptation
It's a typical Tuesday night at our house. I'm somehow behind on my "to do" list, but I managed to do some grocery shopping and I have main and side dishes planned for dinner. My friend is suddenly under the weather, so her two daughters are over playing with my older kids. With … [Read more...]
Tomatoes to the Rescue
A smooth, ripe, red tomato is firm at the first bite, then softens to reveal the tender inside, followed by a delicious burst of juiciness. The flavor is mysterious; not quite sweet like most fruits, but not quite vegetable either. A tomato at its best is satisfying in any … [Read more...]
What’s for Dinner?
I have an absolute love/hate relationship with the question, "What's for dinner?" It doesn't matter if it's a week night or a weekend, when you have a family, you have to answer this question daily. I have actually really come to love cooking and baking over the past few years. … [Read more...]
A Year’s Full of Memories: Smiles, Silly Faces, Frowns, and Fits
While working on my Christmas Cards, I searched through a year's worth of photos. I discovered a few things: 1. Ezra has a disproportionate number of photos in his diapers. But who can resist that budda belly combined with his cute fluffy butt? 2. The pure volume of photos you … [Read more...]
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