Category Archives: Family

Friday Night Stir-Fried Rice (with Chinese Sausage!)

Yesterday afternoon, I texted Kurt at work to see if there was anything he REALLY wanted for dinner as I was bereft of ideas. “Crepes” was his sole suggestion. I looked at my clock and it was already 2p; Continue reading

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Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Last night Kurt and I went to see the Reduced Shakespeare’s “Ultimate Christmas” show at Reston Community Center with Katherine and Jacki (two of my high school friends and members of the Mommy Dinner Club) and Jacki’s husband John.  It was the first time Continue reading

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Chicken and Dumplings, Jeff-style

The problem with commercial chickens is that they are raised REALLY big.  I guess that’s fine if you have a large family, but the 5 pound roaster I bought from the store because I didn’t put in my winter chicken order with my Chicken Man, leaves me with a lot of leftover meat.  Continue reading

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The Rest of the Meal– Simple Roast Chicken Dinner

The stack of praline pecan bars has dwindled to a single layer in less than twenty-four hours– a true test to their appeal, at least to my husband.  Ken claims he doesn’t like pecans, but that statement is eerily similar to a previous and now debunked 8-year claim that Continue reading

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A Little Something for My Sweetheart…

I decided I wanted to make something special for Kurt.  He’s been so understanding of my sleep deprivation and desire to be left alone (and you know what that means).  Really, for about a month my coughing increased by an order of magnitude once I went horizontal.  I ended up sleeping on Grace’s room (yes, she has her own room) Continue reading

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Monday Is…Faceless Fish Night!

Quickie meal before a 2 hour art class– steamed mussels and clams (because I love clams), crusty baguette and a simple green salad.  Are you not impressed that my 12 year old actually eats mussels and prefers them over clams?  He even knows how to use an empty shell as pincers.  It’s a Belgian preparation and Continue reading

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