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housewifery: 11/2012 - 12/2012

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Have you ever hearrd a two year old ask for more brussel sprouts? Yeah, neither had I. In fact, I. Had never asked for more brussel sprouts. But we received some little beauties from our farm share and I was forced to try them again. Dee-licious. (Have you ever seen brussel sprouts growing. Funny looking things.). This is much like the cauliflower recipe. On the same recipe blog, which we've made. Sorry, no pictures. We ate them too fast - and that's the honest truth. Head on over to Simply Recipes.

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housewifery: mushroom fontina pizza

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Do you love mushrooms? Yeah, me too. And Jeff is a completely reformed mushroom-disliker. Since the kid digs 'em too, mushroom pizza is a clear winner. Head over to Annies Eats for a fantastic recipe. And waaay better pictures.) I simplified the recipe a bit, but hers is great inspiration. I used my go-to cornmeal pizza crust recipe. I guess she largely borrowed from this recipe. Which reminds me. I love arugula. It's so bitter and peppery and I find that it complements a lot surprisingly well.

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housewifery: quinoa cakes

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Technically, this is a baby food recipe. But who cares, when everyone in the family likes them. They're small so they are perfect for the littlest fingers, but a few at a time make a fine snack for the rest of us. And I'm not sure why I was getting excited about this while I was making them, but they would make good airplane food. A portable, healthy protein that's not string cheese or almonds? What's not to get excited about? Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and melt butter. Add batter by ...

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housewifery: 02/2013 - 03/2013

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Borrowing from this Jamie Oliver recipe. And this random recipe. From Food.com (there are a ton to choose from), I made salmon-potato cakes. In the spirit of it all, adapt to your taste. Makes 8 cakes, serves 4. 2 russet potatoes, cooked and mashed (approx. 2 cups mashed potatoes). 1 213g (7.5oz) can of wild Alaskan salmon. Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped. 2 Tbs onion, minced and sauteed in olive oil. Zest of 1/2 lemon. 1 egg, lightly beaten. Less than 1/4 C flour. Lemon wedges for serving. The b...

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housewifery: 08/2012 - 09/2012

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I'm loving our CSA this summer. Even though it's made me use way more rutabaga and cabbage than I otherwise would have, it's also provided us with the tastiest carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, lettuce, etc. And I used tomatillos for the first time. Tried them in this green salsa. Labels: all food n drink. My friend Glenda opened a yarn store! It's amazing, folks. I wish you could all stop by and see it (and buy something! Or this amazing (and environmentally responsible) wool from Imperial Yarn.

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housewifery: 01/2013 - 02/2013

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Do you love mushrooms? Yeah, me too. And Jeff is a completely reformed mushroom-disliker. Since the kid digs 'em too, mushroom pizza is a clear winner. Head over to Annies Eats for a fantastic recipe. And waaay better pictures.) I simplified the recipe a bit, but hers is great inspiration. I used my go-to cornmeal pizza crust recipe. I guess she largely borrowed from this recipe. Which reminds me. I love arugula. It's so bitter and peppery and I find that it complements a lot surprisingly well.

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housewifery: stepping back

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I can't believe this blog has been around since 2005. I started because I wanted a record of the things I was making and giving away as gifts, and of the food I might want to make again. I came to really enjoy sharing that personal thrill of creating something. And when you fine folks let me know you liked it or found it useful, well, that felt great too. Many many thanks for stopping by, friends. I really appreciate it. It's been grand. Like our new wall art? Painted birch rings by earthartbywendy.

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housewifery: 10/2012 - 11/2012

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I was looking for just a little something to make our faux minestrone soup go down a little easier. A couple of warm, buttered slices of this bread did the trick. In the cookbook, this is called 'hearty brown bread.' I was thinking it would be kind of a dark-rye, healthy bread, but it isn't really. I mean, I'm sure it's not un. Healthy, but it's more brown-bread-muffin-like. It's nice and moist (apologies too all that can't stand that word. But enough talk about bread. 3 C whole-wheat flour. 9 pints spic...

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housewifery: 07/2012 - 08/2012

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My toddler goes nuts for scissors and glue and anything she dubs "arts and crafts" so I'm always on the lookout for stuff that fits the bill. It's got a ton of cool paper crafty stuff for kids, and the cone girls have been a big hit around here. Has some beautifully intricate paper crafts for those of you up for a challenge. I want to try my hand at those hot air balloons. Thanks to How About Orange. For the tips.). Remember that slogan 'kid-tested, mother-approved'? Labels: all food n drink.