We got a huge zucchini from the Farmers' Market (for only $1.00!) the other day, and I knew I would be making some sort of bread with it. Have I mentioned I love baked goods? But I also wanted to make this a healthier version, while still keeping it yummy. So I lessened the sugar and switched out the melted butter for pumpkin. I also did some wheat flour and some all-purpose flour, and as a result the loaves were a little bit denser than with only all-purpose flour, but still moist and … [Read more...]
2015 Garden Update: Mid-July
At long last! Another update on our garden! Our apple trees have apples! I'm pretty excited for that come fall. We love applesauce. Here's our grapevine: ...and a close-up of a bunch of grapes! They're not ready to eat yet, but they're growing great! The raspberries are just about done ...although there's still a few last berries to grab. The kids have basically been gobbling these up as soon as I bring them in, so we didn't end up making anything with them this year. Snacks of … [Read more...]
Recipe: Polish Sausage Stew
Growing up, this was my "peanut butter sandwich" dinner. Whenever my mom made this, I was allowed to have a peanut butter sandwich instead, because I could not stand it. I'm not sure if this was a rule she instituted beforehand, or if I was just so stubborn about not eating it, but I loved the peanut butter sandwich rule. My kids are young enough that I still make them eat everything once, but I have a feeling before too long, I'll let them pick one meal that is their "peanut butter … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cherry Apple Popsicles
Growing up, one of my favorite parts of summertime was popsicles. I was always a fan of the fudge pops, but I occasionally branched out into other flavors, and cherry is pretty much a classic when it comes to popsicles. Enter the bowl of cherries. These are after I pitted and halved them all. And after Jonah stole about 12 of them. The boy likes his fruits and veggies, at least when Mom is cutting them up. I make sure to do that when he's awake if I can. After cutting and pitting that … [Read more...]
2015 Garden Update: Little Plants Are Growing!
Little plants are growing! Vines are growing! Trees are blooming! Flowers are pretty! One of the cool things about moving to this new house has been seeing all the things that were already planted that we get to enjoy now. The previous pastor and his family did a lot of landscaping and planting, and I feel a bit spoiled that we get to just come take over. We're trying to add to it and make it even better. Let's start with the purely pretty things. Last month the tulips were in full … [Read more...]
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