It has been a rough couple of months around here. Life with kids has its ups & downs, but lately there were a lot more negatives than positives. We faced illnesses and behavior issues, along with all the regular stressors like getting ready for school every day and keeping the peace between siblings. I try … Continue reading »
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A Deer-Proof, Small-Space Food Garden
Ok, I realize that most people who have problems with deer in their yard tend to have large spaces to create vegetable gardens, and those limited to small garden spaces don’t usually have a deer problem, so perhaps this is a solution to a rather unique situation that I’m in. However, I do think that … Continue reading »
Kid-Friendly Meals
A few nights ago I experienced a perfect storm of good things happening at our family dinner. I was trying a new recipe idea (sauce from this cookbook, the rest the result of a creative brainstorm), and it came out just as I was hoping it would. Since it took less than 30 minutes for … Continue reading »
And the award goes to…
…me? Yeah, I couldn’t believe it either! This morning as I perused my Google Reader, there it was. Mags, the creator of one of my favorite blogs, The Full Woman, had nominated me for a Liebster Blog Award! So what is this award all about, you might ask? The Leibster Award is simply a way of … Continue reading »
Recent Foodie Events: Update
I’ve been busy with foodie events lately, but surprisingly less cooking than usual. I guess that’s bound to happen when other things are filling up your time. I am working on an autumn-inspired pasta dish, and my first try was pretty close to what I was hoping for. I promise to share it once I … Continue reading »
