Category Archives: cooking

canning

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Stephanie

Summer came and went!!  How does that happen so quickly?  Does time seem to be speeding up for everyone?? I think time goes quickly when you are busy!  And let me tell you, we were BUSY this summer!  Between the … Continue reading →

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Crepes

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Stephanie

My husbands Dutch grandma used to make crêpes for the family.  It brought everyone to the table and you anxiously waited for when it was your turn to get one fresh off the pan.  My husband has taken over this … Continue reading →

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Canning!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Stephanie

We’ve been crazy busy canning corn and tomato sauce for the past couple weeks. Funny how you forget things.  I couldn’t remember if I was supposed to use 10 or 15 lbs of pressure.  I googled it and….. They were … Continue reading →

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Baking!!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Stephanie

Our 9 year old oven finally gave out.  We were fortunate to find an affordable replacement via Craigslist. As soon as my husband finished installing it, the girls started baking!

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Jars

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Stephanie

I love my vintage mason jars! I love filling them….they make me happy 🙂

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Free Dinner…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Stephanie

When I cook, many times I will ask one of the kids to go down to the freezer to “bring me up something I can make for dinner”.  Sometimes they’ll respond with “what do you want me to get?”  I … Continue reading →

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