Tag Archives: Tweens

Ken’s History Project: Feeding a Family of Four During the Depression

Ken is currently studying the Depression Era in his Social Studies class.  His teacher gave the class a project– to shop and prepare a dinner for a family of four with just five bucks!  Continue reading

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A Light(er) Treat for Tummy Troubles

Nothing is worse than waking up at 3 AM to your sick child standing by your bed.  Continue reading

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Let Them Eat Chocolate!

The rabble demands chocolate.  Continue reading

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Quick and Easy Apple Turnovers…For Anytime!

Every morning for the past week, I eye the handful of apples sitting on my counter and wonder if Ken will eat through them before they go bad. Continue reading

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Locavore Cooking: Braised Beef Shanks, Osso-Buco Style with Gremolata

My husband Kurt and I like to support the local farming community.  Continue reading

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When Your Tween Hands You Lemons…Make Broken Heart Ice Cream Sandwiches!

Remember those chocolate Valentine’s Day cookies my son Ken wanted for school?  Yeah, the yummy ones from the Domestic Diva siteContinue reading

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