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Bluebabies, Strawbabies and other Good Words
One of my favorite things about a child just learning to talk is the creative way they pronounce words. Most recently, it was our 2-year-old reaching out for the pints of blueberries I’d gotten on...
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Those Pesky Post-Baby Pounds
I’m not sure exactly why it’s so hard to shed the baby weight. I mean, all I had for dinner was this: Well, that. And these: And in keeping with the high protein theme, this: And maybe just a few of...
View ArticleKick Off Corn Chowder
Here’s a way to kick off the season (not football, Autumn!) and use up all that leftover corn on the cob: Corn and Green Chili Chowder 2 cups corn off the cob (you’ll have to cut it off with a sharp...
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Of Carrots, Corn and Cookbooks
My newly-married friend Ashley emailed me yesterday in search of a good carrot raisin recipe. She of the I don’t use cookbooks school of cooking was finally convinced that you really can’t find...
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Greener Green Beans
One of the most common vacation activities, it seems, is eating. And let’s be honest, it’s one of the most enjoyable! Last week while visiting my parents and sister’s family (photos forthcoming) was...
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Awesome Autumn
Spring is beautiful, and in some cities, long enough to actually observe. Summer’s heat is refreshing (in places with low humidity), and if you have a swimming pool, delightful. Winter is pristine,...
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Cookie Time
I love cookies, especially Christmas cookies: puffy cut outs, feathery Mexican wedding cakes, gooey caramel, and rich fudge. But I’ve never been a big fan of baking, what with it’s precision...
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What’s For Dinner
Next to the never-ending supply of dirty clothes in need of laundering, one of the most ongoing tasks of motherhood is preparing meals. Recently my sister came to visit with her four kids and though...
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How to Stop Mealtime Grumbling
Have you ever cooked a meal–whether a multi-course feast or simple P, B & J –with less than joy? Feeling like I’m the only one who appreciates how much work goes into preparing meals three times a...
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Kitchen Help
They were so excited to help and I was thrilled to realize four is old enough to wield a potato peeler! Taking turns alternately peeling carrots and potatoes for our harvest soup, their joy in being...
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