Category: RECIPES
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This recipe calls to bake the ham in a baking bag. I cooked the ham covered in my roasting pan until the last 20 minutes and it was still tasty. Source: Cook’s Country January 2008 1 Cinnamon stick, broken into rough pieces 1/4 tsp whole cloves 13 cups apple cider 8 ice cubes 1 cured…
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My mom used to make our Easter basket and Christmas stocking treats. I loved going to the candy shop with her to pick out the chocolate wafers, caramel and licorice ropes. We each took turns making our own confections to give to teachers and friends. I love this recipe for bird’s nest, because it is…
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A couple weeks ago, I took Mason and Adelin to a kids workshop where they learned to make dirt referring to the dessert known as, Dirt. The kids helped measure the milk and stir the pudding. Each child was given a cup and bag with oreos (to go with the chocolate pudding) or vanilla sandwich…
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With the birth of our first baby, my mom flew out to help me get settled in as a new mother. One day for lunch, she surprised me with a glass of blueberries drizzled with lemonade dressing. It was a special moment, because her mom made fruit cups with lemonade dressing for her when she…
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I enjoy making my own croutons, because they have more flavor than the store-bought kind. It is also another way of using up day-old bread or the crust cut off of the kids sandwiches. I changed the original recipe up a bit mostly because I tend not to buy specialty items unless I have too.…
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I do not remember where I found this recipe. I thought it was in a book called Sugar-Free Toddlers by Susan Watson. When I went looking for the recipe to verify, I could not find it in the book. These little pancake sandwiches have been a favorite snack since Mason was a toddler. When my kids…
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The weather was absolutely gorgeous today, a perfect day for a picnic. We ran around the backyard with Police Officer Mason in hot pursuit. Mason is a no-nonsense cop. Forget the ticket for speeding, we had to go straight to jail on the trampoline, where I jumped until I had to leave to start dinner.…
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One of my favorite pizza joints is Zachary’s Pizza located in Berkley, California. It is a well known hidden treasure. They are the home of the traditional Chicago pizza pie. A layer of pizza dough topped with sauce, toppings and cheese. Then, another layer of dough and sauce. The sauce is similar to the Italian…
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Several years ago I traveled to Twain Harte California to visit my friend Tami. Twain Harte is a small community located just minutes north of Sonora. While there Tami and I went out to lunch. At the recommendation of Tami, I ordered the Pork Medallions with Carrot Puree. The dish was amazing. The pork was…
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Last year, I snagged a grill/panini press for a phenomenal $40.00. We have not pulled it out for a few months. I was surprised to hear Mason request a grilled sandwich for lunch a week ago. Since then, we have been heating up ham and turkey sandwiches everyday now. The adults, however, have had a…