Category: THE BOOKSHELF
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It is said that baking is not only an art but more importantly it is a science. First let’s take a look at the science of baking a cake for each main ingredient in a recipe serves an important purpose. The basic carrot cake recipes are all pretty much the same, 2 cups sugar, 2…
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Let’s Explore is one of my all time favorite kid sites. There are tons of ideas and links to help your children learn, create and explore. It is ok if you are not crafty there is something for everyone from sewing, gluing, cutting, pretending, cooking, games and more. Once you have exhausted the ideas on…
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Self Portrait of Vincent Van Gogh March 30th marks the birth of the great painter Vincent Van Gogh.Van Gogh was born March 30, 1853 in Groot-Zundert, Holland. During the brief 10 years that Van Gogh pursued painting he produced some 900 paintings and 1100 drawings. Though he had little success during his lifetime his status…
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Here is a hearty Lentil Soup to warm the bones through the last scraps of winter. I have tried many lentil soup recipes but they either had an off taste or they lacked flavour. I hope this soup is to your liking. When ever possible I like to add a little history with a recipe.…
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Spring is here. Buds are forming on the trees. Everyone is out enjoying the beautiful weather. Since last fall we have battled illness after illness. There were two weeks of pink eye followed by two weeks of the flu in December. An ER trip, a bout of Fifth’s Disease and three weeks of bronchitis in…
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Photo by: Romain Behar Sugar, in its various forms is found in practically everything from crackers and breads to dressings, meats, juices, jams, yogurt, nuts, some root vegetables and fruit. “White Sugar” is a sweet additive substance that has become an iconic symbol at birthday parties and a social obligation to every loving parent who…
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Rustic Kitchen is one of my favorite food sites on seasonal farmstand fresh cooking. Janine, the site creator blogs about restaurants with a farm to table philosophy along with recipe posts using what is on hand. The food is fresh, light and tasty. If you are looking for ideas on how to incorporate healthy into…
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My record of making perfectly symmetrical cakes is not very good. Either the bottom sticks to the pan or the layers are lopsided. Fortunately all my children see is a mirage of birthday sugary confection. The trick of the trade is lots of practice and a few good tips from the pros. The following videos…
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Source: “Valentine’s Day Heart” by Claudia Bear Franklin Convey once said it takes 26 days to make a habit. Child Development therapists tell us when disciplining our children to modify one behavior at a time. I decided to take their approach to my New Year’s resolutions. Rather than become overloaded by all I want to…
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Instructables is sort of like a combination of YouTube and Ehow.com in one jazzy spot. A few of my favorite posts are how to build your own BBQ-Barrel. Or how to make chainmaille from soda pop tabs. How to make a PVC pipe lego table. Make a chocolate bar mold of Han Solo. I loved…