Fri 23 Jan 2009
Posted by micki under What's For Lunch?, What's For Supper?
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Chicken meatballs were a surprisingly good addition to this hearty chicken soup. The meatballs were homemade, but the dumplings were frozen in the package. The carrots, added at the end, were from a can. Overall, it was a great soup without a lot of trouble. Recipe follows… (more…)
Tue 20 Jan 2009
Posted by micki under What's Sweet?
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Cold weather and boredom prompted a quick tea party. Susie and I had a blast & you were lucky if she let you have any cookies. When the older kids got home from school, they couldn’t sneak a cookie without a fuss. If you wanted a cookie, you had to play tea party. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much time to whip up a quick batch of 16 cookies. See recipe (more…)
Fri 16 Jan 2009
Posted by micki under What's For Lunch?, What's For Supper?
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This sandwich is so good, I might even eat it for breakfast! It is reminiscent of a gourmet delicatessen club, but way more economical. Chipotle mayonnaise, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese atop deli turkey and bacon on parmesan focaccia bread is one of my most promising concoctions. Read on for recipe details…. (more…)
Tue 13 Jan 2009
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Making a special birthday cake doesn’t have to take hours. When my older kids were little, I spent all night sometimes drawing the characters and decorating the cake. Short on time these days, I decided to use my son’s toys to help with the decorating. This wrestling ring cake has no ingredients that you have to pre-order or find at a specialty store. See how to make this… (more…)
