A Merry Menagerie of Style
Typically when I'm making up my weekly menu I am also thinking of ways to change things up. Dinner is always planned, lunches are usually made for school or on the go, and then there's breakfast. Ah breakfast. The most important meal of the day and yet often overlooked. Now that the end of school is near I look forward to more laid back mornings where ...continue reading
I've always had a bit of sweet tooth. Lately it has been running on overdrive since we sold our home and started searching for another one. I find myself coming up with new ways to satisfy it and my need to be in a kitchen as often as possible. One thing I can always count on being in my pantry (which right now means boxes of food in my in-laws' garage) ...continue reading
I learned at a young age that dinnertime was family time. I strive to keep that tradition going with my family despite juggling four boys' schedules and a husband who travels. It's been even more difficult lately. We recently sold our home, are in the process of looking for a new one while staying with my in-laws, surrounded by boxes that I hesitate to ...continue reading
By Krista Dearden Dinner time at our house has become somewhat of a merry-go-round. It feels a lot like an amusement park in general. Children laughing, crying, making sounds with their mouths that wouldn't be appropriate in the dirtiest biker bar. And not everyone always wants to ride or, in our case, eat dinner. Some nights consist of eating on the run ...continue reading
There are two things that our family really enjoys—eating out and Chinese food. As you can imagine, with four boys and a tight budget, that doesn't happen too often. As a result I have become rather creative in the kitchen coming up with our own take out . . . complete with chopsticks. In fact, chopsticks are entirely all too necessary for Chinese food. ...continue reading
By Krista Dearden I always know when spring is around the corner. Not only do the boys start getting antsy for warmer weather but three little words begin to be uttered all over the country. Girl. Scout. Cookies. Next to Christmas I think it's my favorite time of year. Girl Scout Cookies bring back a bit of nostalgia for me. I was in girl scouts as a young ...continue reading
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