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Recipe

Salmon Pasta Salad

January 31, 2011
We had leftover salmon from the other night so I made some salmon pasta salad for lunch today. Tri-Color RotiniLeftover SalmonChopped Cucumber DressingMayonnaise Lemon JuicePickle JuiceMinced GarlicOnion PowderCajun SeasoningS&P Cook the pasta and drain. Flake the salmon and add to the pasta along with the chopped cucumber. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing then pour over the pasta and stir. I didn't...

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Muffin Tin Monday

Muffin Tin Monday

January 31, 2011
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Today's MTM theme was Favorites. I decided to fill Penelope's tin with some of the things she has been asking for a lot lately. Top: Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Blueberries, Fruit Juice Bottom: Cucumber Hearts, Salami and Provolone Cheese Hearts on Crackers, Jelly Beans! I think I did a good job picking some of her favorites because while she was eating she turned to...

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Recipe

Southwestern Chili Cheese Dogs

January 30, 2011
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That's what I am calling these! They were good too... Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking pan with foil. The size will depend on how many hot dogs you are making. Spread hot dog buns with butter and top with all beef franks, mustard and chili with beans in it. Put assembled dogs in the baking pan and then cover...

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King Salmon!

January 29, 2011
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Yesterday our neighbors went deep sea fishing and caught several King Salmon. They were kind enough to give us this huge fillet. So tonight we had a yummy dinner of salmon, rice and broccoli. Broiled SalmonSalmon Fillet w/skin onMayonnaiseRice VinegarSoy SauceSaltButter Cut your salmon fillet into serving pieces and then generously salt both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to...

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Give moose a break!

January 29, 2011
Yesterday we took a road trip to the big city of Kenai to do some shopping. ;) There were a lot of moose hanging out on the side of the road. I caught a pic of this one as it strolled across the road in front of us. These animals are definitely not in a hurry to get anywhere. ...

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First Dat at Hockey Practice!!!

January 29, 2011
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The Homer ice skating rink has  kids hockey lessons called Microbells. Here is Penelope's first day on the ice. The gear was way to big for her but she had a blast trying to stand and move around on the ice. I felt sorry for the boy who was helping though...it looked like he was missing out on all the fun with the other...

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What was I thinking???

January 21, 2011
I was trying to figure out what to make Penelope for breakfast this morning when I opened up the pantry and saw a box of Cap'n Crunch cereal. Then I remembered an episode of Diners, Drive ins and Dives I saw a while back...Cap'n Crunch French Toast. I am not sure how the particular restaurant on that episode makes it but I thought...

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Bento

Berry Delicious

January 20, 2011
Penelope had Raspeberry/Strawberry swirl yogurt w/ blueberries, carrot sticks, strawberries and what were suppose to be strawberry shaped Nutella and strawberry jam sandwiches. My strawberry cutter just ended up smashing the bread up. She enjoyed dipping her carrot sticks in the yogurt. Penelope had Raspeberry/Strawberry swirl yogurt w/ blueberries, carrot sticks, strawberries and what were suppose to be strawberry shaped Nutella and strawberry...

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Bento

Snow, Art, Lunch and School!

January 19, 2011
It's snowing again today. Woohoo, it's warming up and we are no longer freezing! Penelope and I went to story time at the library and we made an sea life craft that is going to be displayed at the Bunell Art Gallery in town. Too cute! All the kiddos at storytime got to create their own work of art and these will be...

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Taste the Rainbow

January 16, 2011
7 degrees today brrr, maybe I should have made Penelope some soup for lunch today instead of this... Strawberries, oranges, apples, grapes, blueberries and raisins. She enjoyed her lunch though, we will have soup for dinner. ...

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My Little Picasso

January 13, 2011
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Penelope has never been an overly curious child. We never had to worry abut baby proofing anything or moving something for fear that she might break it.  She just doesn't get into things. We've also never had to put any of her crayons or colored pencils or markers or DRY ERASE MARKERS!!! away from reach...until today. I put her down for her usual nap in the middle of...

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Muffin Tin Monday

Muffin Tin Monday

January 10, 2011
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Today's MTM Theme is Muffin Tin Liners and Cups. Here is Penelope's lunch for today. Turkey and Ham Blossoms, Cheddar Cheese Petals, Kiwi Flowers, Green Olives, Celery Sticks, Laughing Cow Cheese and Rosemary flavored Wasa Flatbread Crackers. Check out some more lunches at Muffin Tin Mom! ...

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Cold Day at the Park and Lunch

January 08, 2011
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Last night I promised Penelope I would take her to the park today if it was sunny again. We have been having unseasonable weather for this time of year. Well, it was sunny today, 15 degrees but sunny, so we took a stroll to the tiny park just a few houses down from ours.  It was cold, brrr, yesterday would have been a better day to...

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Muffin Tin Monday

Muffin Tin Monday

January 03, 2011
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Here is the first Muffin Tin Monday of the new year and the theme is Food Picks, Skewers and Kebabs. Top: Maraschino Cherries, Cheddar Cheese, StrawberriesBottom: Carrots with Ranch, Tater Tots and Ketchup, All Beef Weenie *gotta love it Chris* :) Check out some more muffin tins at Muffin Tin Mom. Also don't forget to read my weekly post "Mondays with Monica" at...

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