Category Archives: Food

New year, new books

Christmas brought many wonderful gifts – time with family, time away from the computer, and time in a pair of new wool socks that are so warm and wonderful that I may leave them on until April.  Among the gifts … Continue reading

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Biscuit Tree

Another way to use your Christmas cookie cutter . . . biscuit trees! Merry Christmas!

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My first attempt at croissants

For my first attempt at croissants, I used the recipe from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, but this online version explains things a bit better http://www.marthastewart.com/312981/croissants Beating out the butter packets was the most difficult part for me.  And yes, I … Continue reading

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Hot Chocolate Time!

It’s cold.  It’s raw.  It’s time for hot chocolate, don’t you think? Hot chocolate is such an easy treat to make and warms much more effectively than coffee or tea, both of which I’ve been drinking my fair share of … Continue reading

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2/3 of our family’s favorite oatmeal cookies

Before my daughter came along, these cookies were officially our family’s favorite oatmeal cookies.  She even helped make them today, but alas, despite what all of those parenting guides claim, not all kids will eat the foods they cook/bake.  These are … Continue reading

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Chicken Legs

Though this is not a food blog, I do often write about what the family is eating or feature a recipe I’d like to remember.  And honestly, any future of becoming a serious food blogger is not very likely since … Continue reading

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Nana punch is here!

Yesterday was December 1st and the start of our Nana punch season.  My grandmother made this wonderful concoction each year, and I’ll share it with you to enjoy during your festivities this month. Yes, I am testing it this morning … Continue reading

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Rubber band reminder

I just learned something new (well, new to me) —  the rubber band reminder!  If you have a habit that you are looking to replace or get rid of, wear a rubber band around your wrist.  Each time you are … Continue reading

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Perfect Meal Attachment

 — A little break from yoga blogging since I’ve had a recent revelation (and a recent cold) Living a life free of attachments for me means giving up the idea that everyone must enjoy all of the family meals I … Continue reading

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August 8 & 9 — there’s something fishy going on here

August 8 & 9 On August 8, we celebrated my daughter’s 4th birthday.  And as a tribute to my 30 days of simplicity, she asked for fish sticks and fruit for supper, which I happily fixed for us.  Okay . … Continue reading

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