When Amy came through town this summer, she brought us New England lobster! It has been in the freezer, waiting for the perfect opportunity to step into the limelight and shine. As we say goodbye to summer and welcome a new school year, this meal seemed the perfect way to honor summer’s end. If you…
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Taco ‘Bout a Great Summer!
Today was my first day of school! Though Ben is the only family member not involved with school these days, the rest of our lives revolve around an academic schedule, so he’s along for the ride. This year, in particular, I feel that we wrung out every last drop of summer we could. How do…
Go, Cheeto!
Last week, we got to go to a Crosscutter’s baseball game with Amy and Mike. When Amy was in college, she was one of Ben’s after school caregivers, and she has maintained a great relationship with Ben. They have connections that got us great seats for the game – third row, right behind home plate….
Just keep an open mind…
Ben’s food humor these days tends toward breaking down names of foods and taking them literally, Amelia Bedelia-style. According to Ben, horseradish tastes like horse, hot dogs taste like dog, monkey bread tastes like monkey, and chicken fingers taste like fingers. Mind you, it doesn’t slow him down any when devouring these items. He just…
Focus, Mom!
We made a delicious, easy meal this week, and we even managed to increase the nutrition factor over our regular kale-less version of the recipe, but regrettably, nearly every picture I took was out of focus. Was Ben cooking too fast to be captured by the lens? Am I getting the “Beachy Shakes”? (Many members…
Wild Life!
Thinking of Ben, my friend at work gave us some deer baloney. Thanks, Tammy! Once Ben laid eyes on it in the fridge, I knew he would remain agitated until we had a plan for its consumption. That Saturday morning, like usual, he began clamoring for “special breakfast.” What is “special breakfast,” you ask? Well,…
We’re Off to See the Wizard!
The CTL’s production of The Wizard of Oz this weekend was amazing! As the wizard, Ben felt a wizard cake was in order. What is a wizard cake, you ask? Whatever your answer is, yes, you’re right. It was the first thing I could think of to say when Ben wanted to be feted with…
All I Really Need to Know
What did you learn in kindergarten? I have many vivid memories of kindergarten because, before I set out for the hallowed halls of Mission Elementary School at age 5, I suspected I might want to be a teacher, so I knew I had to be learning on the job. In no particular order, this is…
There’s No Place Like Home
From mid-April through May, our house is a little crazy every year. Phil is in the midst of banquet season, Ben has swim practice, and his play practice amps up fast before they perform the first weekend of May. He is the Wizard this year in the Wizard of Oz. I don’t know if they…
The Book of Good Todays
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Our cooking day together last weekend took many unexpected turns, but ultimately, we landed on our feet. Ben and I planned a supper of grilled pork steaks, ranch potatoes, and broccoletti. We started the day with everyone pitching in to clean the house….