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This week, I am focusing on planning for this upcoming Thanksgiving.  Usually, I have all of my planning done by this point, but with a four month old in the house and homeschooling my other children, I have found myself a little short on time.  Today, I am going to focus on my menu.  In…

This past Thursday, my son turned seven years old.  He had spent the night at his grandparent’s house which allowed me to get ready to make his cake.  He went out for a birthday breakfast and then spent the rest of the day just hanging out with Grandpa. Everyone was supposed to come to our…

I am very pleased to announce the safe arrival of: Lydia Rose 7lbs, 13oz June 24, 2011 at 3:34am I had precipitous labor that started at 12:40am and ended with her being born about 2 hours and 50 minutes later.  We left our house at 3:12am and she was born at 3:34am. Did I mention…

Sweet and Sour Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry2 tablespoons oil ( I used garlic oil) 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 bunch green onions or one medium white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red salsa pepper, skin removed and coasely chopped (optional)1-2…

My Great Aunt has always made this baked macaroni and cheese recipe. The only difference is that it has been adapted for the microwave so it’s easier for her to cook. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Old-Fashion Baked Macaroni & Cheese 1 cup dry macaroni 2 cups milk 3 Tbsp…

Well, there won’t be much progress going on in my kitchen for a while. Our contractor has left to return back home and I have been diagnosed with shingles.  My husband and trying to keep everything under control while I’m pretty much out of commission. I’ll try my best to post any progress that is…