Category Archives: Kids

Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Five

Shall we take a look at the last week? Here we go… Oregon skies this time of year are always breathtaking. One of the water polo moms offered me some organic pumpkins from her garden. I roasted them for this: … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Oatmeal French “Toast”

Alright, things are going to get a little weird. But good. Yeah, yeah – you aren’t surprised, I’m a weird girl, it’s okay. When it comes to leftovers, I am not entirely into eating the exact same meal again. I … Continue reading

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Sammich Ashland

A while back, I shared a recipe for olive oil poached albacore tuna, which was inspired by a local restaurant, Sammich. Two months after my post, I received an unexpected e-mail from one of the owners of Sammich, asking if … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Four

The last week looked a little bit like this: On a walk home from the grocery store. Soon all these trees will be bald, so I like to enjoy the vibrancy while I can… A dinner I’d gladly eat weekly. … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Forty-Three

The last week, in photos, looked something like this: Fall colors in Oregon are the best. This sauce. I’ll share it next week, it’s a win-win situation. My husband’s aunt was still here visiting in the earlier part of the … Continue reading

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The Best Damn Banana Cream Pie

  It’s totally normal to recipe-stalk, just so you know. Sites like Pinterest, Foodgawker and Tastespotting make recipe stalking even easier. One recipe I stalked for months before attempting it was Momofuku Milk Bar’s banana cream pie. I admire recipe … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Bourbon Brown Butter Brownie Cookie Cups

Some days require chocolate. Other days require chocolate and peanut butter. Sometimes a girl is simply in need of cookies. Bourbon? Hell yes, there are those days, too. Then there are those times when a person requires all of the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

We are not strangers to the bottomless pit-stomachs of growing kids around here. My 15 year old stepson is now 6’4″, while 8 year old Silas measures in at a few inches shy of 5 feet. Both boys are involved … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Weeks Forty + Forty-One

Last week was a little crazy. Then Sunday came and I was not feeling well, so this type of post didn’t happen. I was going to forego a Day to Day post for last week (week 40) all together, but … Continue reading

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Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks

Few things note the change in seasons like soup. Since I have weird-girl-brain sometimes, I need to convince myself that soup is a good meal plan. I don’t have any good reasons for my apprehensions, I will tell you right … Continue reading

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