Tag: cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese, S’mores Dip, Pot Lucks, and Two Emergency Substitutions

September is almost over, how did that happen? I’m am trying so very hard to keep the pace of life chill this fall.  There has been a sermon series running all month which reminded me of things I already knew but called me out on complacency.  Slow down, be present where you are, and rest.

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Prince Edward County Adventures 2016

It’s vacation 2016 and at the moment I’m relaxing in the yard alongside the two dogs and enjoying a coffee.  The rest of the crew is off enjoying the beach while I’m enjoying a book, the quiet, and the summer breeze off the lake.  It is a good day indeed. If you read any of

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Black Bean and Quinoa Soup

Something unexpected and quite lovely has been unfolding in our home and kitchen these past months.   When you have children your home can become a bit like Grand Central Station with people coming and going all of the time.  Some people visit once or twice, others become “regulars” like Cliff and Norm from Cheers

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Prince Edward County Wines And Discovering New Things, Part Two

It’s time for more stories about our wine tasting adventures. There are few things that I should clarify first.  Namely, we have not been to all of the wineries yet, although we did give it our best shot.  There is probably another 30 or so waiting for our arrival.  You can only do so much. 

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How To Make Ricotta Cheese From Yogurt Whey

I made cheese!  That is ridiculously exciting for me. Many years ago, before children and before insanely busy schedules, and before I got tired of paying for all of the channels on cable, I used to like watching cooking shows.  My favorites included The Two Fat Ladies, they were sooo funny, and the Urban Peasant

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