One of the benefits of weekend mornings is the bonus of quiet time I have to myself. I never imagined the day would come when one, much less all four, of the Littles would sleep through breakfast. The Littles aren’t so little anymore. Last weekend I re-read the cookbook Against the Grain. After six weeks of Thanksgiving through New Year’s…
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Kohlrabi and Lentil Soup
Each week in our CSA basket a funky looking veggie appears. The first year of our farm deliveries, I marveled at the mystery vegetable, scratched my head quizzically, and banished the purple—or sometimes green—bulb to the crisper in the dreaded ‘other fridge’. The fridge intended for well-planned overflow, but in reality a landing spot where unused condiments like the pickles…
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Kristin’s Granola Balls
It’s full-on spring sport season around here. Lacrosse and track keep the older three Littles running full steam ahead and me running in circles! Snacks are of the essence and these easy, no bake granola balls are our go-to favorite. Perfect pick-me-ups in carpool or on the way to the field for practice, these healthy bites of energy keep us…
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Or so the story goes. The story of this recipe actually begins in a trash bin. You can read the inspiration for these yummy after-school cookies at The Meaning of Pie. After making several batches of these quick and easy treats, I am grateful the old Southern Living recipe was rescued from the…
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Spring Rolls
Welcome to my latest obsession. These spring rolls are completely addicting, gratefully in a healthy and good kind of way. I love spring rolls and have eaten them out on the town for years, but I only recently became a do-it-yourself-spring-roll-aficionado. If you have not tried making spring rolls, I urge you wait no longer! If you have made a…
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Anna’s Guacamole
The night I found out I was preggo with Little numero dos, I ate an entire avocado. Maybe two. It was a chilly December evening out at our friend’s ranch and for supper they served a gorgeous salad of avocados and tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar. I seriously ate every slice of avocado on the platter. So it should come…
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