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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Moms’ Dinner Night Still Going Strong as We Reach Our First Year!
On the second Saturday of the month, I host a Moms’ Dinner. The event fulfills so many of my passions– entertaining my friends, planning meals and of course, cooking. (I’m not joking about my passion for entertaining; Kurt went along– or maybe I dragged him– with an entire first floor renovation where we switched around rooms so I could bring in 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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My new role as “Volunteer Mommy” and the Ultimate Scone
After a year of getting used to Kurt’s kidney, I decided I would become more involved with Ken’s middle school and I put my name on the volunteer list the PTA had set out at their table on Back To School Night. Previously, I’ve been a “how much do I write the check for?” kind of supporter, Continue reading
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And for those, like my husband, who need “a recipe” in order to cook…
I’ve realized the last few posts are better suited for experienced cooks who are comfortable “throwing” together ingredients, familiar with what herbs complement different meats and vegetables, and most of all, don’t panic about not following a recipe line by line. So this time, I’m back to using a recipe as my base because I do want Continue reading
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So long Sandy, Hello Halloween!
Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. I have missed posting, but when I don’t cook anything, there’s not much to post…
Til now. We here in Northern Virginia were bombarded with “Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy!” messages since Friday. I originally thought the storm was going to hit over the weekend, potentially ruining our family’s plan Continue reading
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a cougar in the kitchen 