My friend Jenny in Texas just started a little business making these wonderful “word hangings.” Some of them hang from a line like mine, and some are on wreaths. They are so beautiful and creative – each letter is mounted on a page from an old book! I believe mine is mounted on pages from… Read More You Need One (or more) Of These!
We just completed our third week of the school year, so I though I’d post the things what each child is studying/participating in this year. I can’t believe Kory is in the 8th grade this year – which also means it is our 9th year of homeschooling! Kory is a great student – such an… Read More Back To School 2008-2009
I’ve been watching the local apples turn red for a month or so now. Fall in New England is pretty spectacular, and we love to pick apples, but my heels start digging in as I feel winter approaching! Making apple crisp is one of my favorite ways to celebrate fall. I made the first one… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Apple Crisp
This recipe can be super easy if you use canned beans, or a bit more involved if you don’t. We have it for lunch quite a bit with tortilla chips and cheese on top, or with a side of quesadillas. Black Bean Soup 1 large can black beans, undrained1 small can black beans, undrained(or 3… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Black Bean Soup
I didn’t even remember planting pumpkins in the spring, but a few weeks back I noticed an unfamiliar plant growing up into the tomatoes. It was near the squash, so I thought it was some sort of mutant zucchini – round and light green. Later it became dark green and took on a more familiar… Read More News From the Pumpkin Patch
We started school this week, but it was not an easy transition as I am still recuperating from the most crazy, full, over-the-top summer I think we have ever had. It was all good stuff – just absolutely non-stop. Our last big event was our annual trip to Ogunquit, Maine where we stay for free… Read More Highlights from the Summer (i.e Why I am tired)
This was the featured recipe at our farm this week. I was able to get most of the ingredients in my share, so I came straight home and made it for dinner instead of what I had planned, because it sounded so good to me! My boys and I loved it, but Kayla wasn’t thrilled.… Read More Gluten Free Friday
(or from the land of Ivory Tower Living as my friend Izzy might say) At a community organization’s dinner 2 years ago: Organization Member: So, what kind of pastor are you? You’re not an evangelical are you? (incredulous) Like George Bush?????Robert: Well, that depends on your definition of evangelical.Organization Member: Oh, you know…..like George Bush…..someone… Read More From the Land of Tolerance and Diversity
Kory had his first game of the 2008 season yesterday, and right before halftime he scored a touchdown! His team was close to the goal, and Kory caught a pass in the end zone! So exciting – lots of cheering – we were so proud!
Kayla and I took our friend Kristen to our beloved Brookfield Farm yesterday. It is a CSA and our 6th or 7th season to have purchased a share there. We get to pick up fresh, organic veggies, fruits, flowers, and herbs from June through November, and we love it! Kristen and I even decided to… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Salsa