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  • The Cleaning of Spring

    Ah Spring. The second half of April is a busy time around here cause Spring = Cleaning. Deep cleaning. Like move the furniture and vacuum up enough dog hair to cover a… Read more →

  • Kale with Bacon

    Ingredients 6 rashers Irish bacon, chopped 2 small spring onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 pounds kale, tough stems removed, leaves rinsed well and left damp, coarsely chopped… Read more →

  • I want to watch Speed Racer! It has all of my favorite things: it’s a cartoon, it’s funny and most of all, it has LOTS of fast, cool cars! The… Read more →

  • On Apologies

    The 4 y.o.: Mom, big C told a lie. She said the heating pad was in the kitchen. The 12 y.o.: It’s right here. The 4 y.o.: Oh. The Mom:… Read more →

  • Top 30 Twitter Users

    via mediabistro.com More proof that people who make noise are not necessarily influencers. Read more →

  • Jesus Christ taught us about humidity…a lesson that I think both of my sisters still need to learn! The 8 y.o.’s unintentional malapropism Read more →

  • Sausage Rolls

    Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds good quality pork sausage 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff… Read more →

  • English Pancakes

    Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-fine granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg 2 egg yolks 2 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 stick… Read more →

  • Croques Monsieur (French Ham & Swiss)

    Ingredients 1 stick salted butter, softened 8 slices pain de mie or firm white bread 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, 16 thin slices with rind removed 8 (1-ounce) slices smoked ham… Read more →

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