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Happy Ascension Day!

On Christ’s ascension I now build The hope of my ascension; This hope alone has always stilled All doubt and apprehension; For where the head is, there as well I know his members are to dwell When Christ will come … Continue reading

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Confession

We have a slight familial obsession with Kashi products, especially those Tasty Little Crackers and the Go Lean Crunch cereal.

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Chicken with parmesan, garlic and herb crust

I got this from the Sweetpea Cooks! blog and we’ve really enjoyed it with lots of veggies on the side (such as green beans sauteed in garlic and steamed carrots.) It calls for fresh parsley, but I’ve made it with … Continue reading

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A “feasting” idea for couples or small families

Whole chickens are often $.69/lb or so — a great deal. The Perdue brand even kindly bags the giblets so you don’t have to touch them to remove them! Here’s how we use one for several quick, easy meals:

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St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Corned Beef + Mashed Potatoes + Green Beans + Guinness + Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream + 5 fun friends to share it with = one great St. Patrick’s Day.

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Wimpies (aka Sloppy Joes)

I haven’t posted a recipe since Lexi was born and I want to get back into the habit. We’ve been eating a lot of easier recipes lately, for obvious reasons. Last night we had Wimpies. Some people call these Sloppy … Continue reading

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Tea, Again

We’re now addicted to our Masala Chai from Portsmouth Tea. Sending it to us for free worked, we’ve already placed another order and are completely dependent on morning Chai now. Mike said the other day, “I don’t even think about … Continue reading

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20+C+M+B+06

When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne But He Who offers heavenly birth seeks not the kingdoms of this earth. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on His guiding star; By light their … Continue reading

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MMM…Mexican

One of the nice things about Quicken is that it tries to guess my spending habits and lets me know if a transaction is overdue or coming soon. While catching up with some bills today, Quicken told me that I … Continue reading

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Chicken Corn Chowder

Mike requested that I start making more soups this winter, so I have been working on Chicken Corn Chowder the last few weeks, combining several recipes and playing around. We’re pretty pleased with it. Chicken Corn Chowder

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Cornbread Muffins

We’ve had these a lot in the last two weeks (with Mom’s Chili and Chicken Corn Chowder) and they are a family favorite. Kate and Mike give ‘em two thumbs up for taste and I give them two thumbs up … Continue reading

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Tea Update

We got our free large tin of Masala Chai from Portsmouth Tea Company minutes before we left for Thanksgiving, but lacking an infuser (despite efforts to aquire one) we hadn’t tried it until last night when my brilliant husband had … Continue reading

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