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Cider Brine and Asaph’s Special Assignment

 I polled my family this weekend to find out what their favorite Thanksgiving dishes are.  Here are the results: Cooper:  mashed potatoes and gravy, hot cider, chocolate pie, and pumpkin pie Kayla: pumpkin souffle stuffing cranberry sauce Kory: praline sweet potatoes stuffing Robert wasn’t home at the time, so I send him an inquiring text… Read More Cider Brine and Asaph’s Special Assignment

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Gluten Free Friday ~ Balls of Energy {and other “away” food}

 Leaving tomorrow for a week in Texas.  I’m looking forward to it for a couple of reasons, but boy is it difficult for a mama to leave the house!  My dad is having his second knee replaced, and I will get to be with him during his surgery and hospital stay and hopefully his transition… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Balls of Energy {and other “away” food}

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Counting One Thousand Gifts ~ October {Tensions, Vacations, Elections}

I should be preparing for tomorrow ~ packing up books and supplies for Classical Conversations, studying Latin and Algebra, typing Kayla’s essay for Challenge A, addressing the many items I need to take to the post office, cleaning my house, etc., but I’m hoping the practice of enumerating my gifts for last month ~ only… Read More Counting One Thousand Gifts ~ October {Tensions, Vacations, Elections}

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Gluten Free Friday ~ Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Enchiladas seem to have been the theme here this week!  Last week was a scheduled week off from Classical Conversations, and this week brought another week off, with the uncertainty of what hurricane Sandy would bring. It allowed for some extra time to peruse Pinterest and a few magazines that were stacked up here.  It’s… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup