“I made pudding from scratch for the first time today!” I exclaimed to my cousin. “What the shit? What are you even saying right now? How can that be???” Replied Stephanie. I know, it’s such a simple thing… but I’ve never done it. I had all of the ingredients and decided that the time had…
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Chicken Puff Pie
Cosmo wanted chicken pot pies. “Mom, some people make them so that each person has their OWN.” Ok, kid. I can take a hint. So, I made sure I had the ingredients and decided that a puff pastry top would be fun! This recipe would actually be amazing vegetarian. Follow the recipe and skip the…
Butter
Last night I had some girlfriends over and I decided that I wanted to make butter with the kids! Science in action andan opportunity to have them contribute to the dinner! This super easy activity will give your kiddos a chance to see how something they use every day is made and the end result…
Fig Jam and the Cheese Plate
Figs are almost in! I can see them in their trees as I pass by now. No longer, are they too small to find through the blankets of luscious leaves. Soon the branches will be heavy with them and anyone who has a tree is lucky! Hopefully, you have a friendly neighbor who is just…
Ginger Peach Jam: Not to be confused with the red headed step child.
Peaches are in! It’s this beautiful window of time when you can walk by the display at the grocery and start salivating from the smell. Man… Peaches, like cherries, taste like summer to me. I decided to jazz this recipe up by adding some fresh ginger. The results were a peach perfect combo. You will…
The Crime Scene: Cherry Kumquat Jam
I made this jam and jarred it. Just then, I got a call that my hairdresser could fit me in! The angels were singing as I rushed to the salon with ridiculous roots and straw like ends… Upon my return, freshly coifed and blonde again (at least, that’s the color as of late), I enter…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 