Raise an ice cream cone the first week of summer “vacation”! I have to chuckle when people talk about teachers having the summer off. From my experience and observation, summer vacation just means that’s the time when you ramp up your professional development, work on your Masters or EdD, or work more hours on your … Continue reading
She is “Stewing” up some lovin…
Forecast calls for a winter storm today and both my girls are visiting from college so I hopped out of bed early this morning to put on a pot of stew. The fire is going, the kitchen disco lights are flashing, I’ve got the tunes rocking (quietly so not to wake the fam), and the … Continue reading
She is Stocking the Freezer
Time to use up the last of my garden goodies. I set to work this morning making a new bread and an old favorite. I finished up the Zucchini Bread (old favorite) from my post yesterday and added what I think will be a new favorite; Rhubarb Beer Bread. My husband and I made a … Continue reading
She’s Using What the Garden Gave Her
Cool weather is upon us and I find myself with a moment, so what better to do than to make Zucchini Bread! This is my mum’s recipe and I hope you enjoy. 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable … Continue reading
A Wee Rest and Dinner for Two is what She Needed
I am learning that taking a rest now and again is a good thing, although I usually only last about seven minutes before I am back up and going. I have never been one to sit. Today however, an uncomfortable eye infection coupled with a bee sting to the ear gave me reason to “enjoy” … Continue reading
She Loves Finding Treasures
The project for the weekend was cleaning the garage. We all know that before long, the white stuff which shall remain nameless will be here and therefore, we needed to organize. I came across two boxes that had traveled from our parents homes to our garage some time ago. I blew off the dust and … Continue reading
She has an empty nest
Of course, I am kidding with what I am about to state, and please know that we are very proud and happy for our daughters as they experience their path in life, but I have said it before, and I’ll say it again, who ever came up with the idea of giving your kids “wings” … Continue reading
She Offered a Gap Year
A little reflection time is good for your brain. One year ago, we offered a Gap Year to our youngest. A year intended to be a gap between high school and the next chapter to reflect and discover. I was familiar with the idea from my family in Europe and believe it to be a … Continue reading
She is heading back to work menu
This weeks menu is healthy and easy. I will try to keep posting weekly menu’s as I have time, but it is back to work and, in addition, finishing my masters. I have the main courses listed on the board but you will find some of the side dishes below as well. I hope you … Continue reading
She has a “Welcome to August!” menu this week
Welcome to August! It is good to be back in the kitchen cooking and dancing with my disco lights going and Pandora playing. Part of getting ready to head back into the school year is freezing meals for the busy weeks ahead. The blackened chicken will freeze well, this week in addition to some of … Continue reading
