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  • Dad! Stop poking me!!! If you want to poke me, get on Facebook! The 12 y.o. whilst unsuccessfully sharing the sofa with her father. Read more →

  • Sinfully Sinless Tiramisu {Mormon Style}

    Traditional tiramisu is made with espresso-and-rum-soaked ladyfingers. The mascarpone layer is also usually lightened with silky, fluffy beaten egg whites. The version below, created by my brother and further adapted… Read more →

  • Experimental 2-Week Menu Plan

    So from 6/27 – 7/10, I tried a two-week plan since kids are home for summer vacation and I could try to minimize my trips to the store. The idea… Read more →

  • On Veggie Tales

    The Mom: Lil C? What’s your favorite vegetable? The 5 y.o.: Larry Boy. Read more →

  • Fettuccini with Zucchini and Mushrooms

    Ingredients1/2 lb. mushrooms1/4 c. butter1-1/4 lbs. zucchini, julienned1 lb. fettuccini1 c. heavy cream1/2 c. butter in pieces3/4 c. grated Parmesan2 T. Basil1/3 c. chopped parsley PreparationBoil water with 2 T.… Read more →

  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Broccoli Cheddar Soupadapted from Sugarcrafter 1/4 cup butter 1/2 chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup flour 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 cups chicken stock (I used bouillon… Read more →

  • On Twins

    The 12 y.o.: No. It wasn’t me, Mom. It was my twin. My evil twin. See, when you were giving birth, the epidural knocked you out. So you didn’t know… Read more →

  • Am I your favorite child, Mommy? I should be. I make you laugh. I love to snuggle. You’re the best parent to spend time with. And let’s face it, you… Read more →

  • No alien invasions yesterday, so I think we’re all good until the next Independence Day. The 12 y.o. Read more →

  • On Numbers

    The 12 y.o.: Well, M – you know what they say. Three’s a crowd. The 9 y.o.: But 7 is a party! Read more →

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