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Another Perspective
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Another Perspective

May 12, 2013

Only Siblings Three! and a play date. Full house and an empty nest. A gallery of more pea pods and produce here, as well as some other personal pieces that make me smile. Motherhood is a bit easier when you have super...

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Jam Session
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Jam Session

Apr 30, 2013

For the greater part of a decade now my mom and I have made a yearly tradition of jam sessions.  We’ve become a decently well-oiled machine when it comes to strawberry, olallieberry, and peach preserves. I know there are a number of methods out there…but here’s the one we follow to a T. What you need for one batch: – 8 canning jars (8oz)...

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Springtime!
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Springtime!

Apr 23, 2013

In springtime, the only pretty ring time, When birds do sing, hey ding a ding, ding; Sweet lovers love the spring. — Shakespeare Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day. I’ve got a beautiful feeling everything’s going [our] way! — Curly in Oklahoma! [the way I sing it with the kids] Wake up buttercups and daisies, wake up violets dear, see...

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Single Moms
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Single Moms

Feb 20, 2013

Two recent recipes courtesy of Michael Ruhlman (Ruhlmans Twenty cookbook, and his blog) – although slightly modified. Dutch Oven Bread Put in Bread Machine – dough only setting – 4c Flour (500g) – 1 1/2 c. water – 1 tsp yeast – 2 tsp Kosher salt Once dough cycle is complete, knead the dough to release bubbles and redistribute the yeast. Shape roughly into...

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