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Recipe

Chile Verde

September 22, 2011
I used the tomatillos I received from my Full Circle Farm box last week and made this yummy Chile Verde as promised. Chile Verde Tomatillos Cilantro Garlic Serrano Peppers (You can also add Jalapenos and canned Green chili's for a little more kick.) Green Onion Diced Pork I started off boiling 4 tomatillos along with 6 Serrano peppers until soft. I then placed...

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Bento

C is for Cucumber

September 21, 2011
The letter of the week is C today. I asked Penelope what C is for and she said cake. Then I started telling her other words that C is for and she said "No, my teacher said C is only for cake". *sigh* Here is her bento for today sans cake. Top Tier: Ham and cheese C sandwiches, cucumbers Bottom Tier: Strawberry yogurt...

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A Day at the Farm

September 19, 2011
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Saturday a friend and I took our little girls to Mossy's Alaska Seaside Farm. They opened up the farm for Homer's little one's to explore. It was such a beautiful day and Penelope and Mckenzie had a blast visiting with the farm animals and picking raspberries. Here are some pics of our day at the farm. I loved visitng the farm too! My dream is...

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Recipe

Chile Relleno

September 18, 2011
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My mom makes the best Chile Relleno's and whenever I get to see her it is one of those things I always ask her to make me. Tonight I was craving some of her delicious chile's but since they probably wouldn't make the trip from San Diego to Alaska very well I decided to make my own. The recipe below is for two...

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Snack Box

I Want a Snack!

September 16, 2011
Here is Penelope's snack box for the week. (Or however long it takes for my lil' piggy to eat it up.) Grapes, cucumbers, jack and cheddar cheese, nectarines, peaches, plums and apple sauce in the small container. ...

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Bento

B is for Bananas

September 15, 2011
The letter of the week at Penelope's school was B. Here was her lunch today. A B turkey, ham, and cheddar sandwich, bananas, grapes, Sunomono, and and a Peruvian crispy hominy snack flavored with garlic. She had another fun week at school and she even memorized her first Bible verse! "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Gen 1:1 It's...

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Recipe

Kyuuri No Sunomono

September 14, 2011
One of my assignments for last weeks Japanese lesson was to translate a recipe and prepare it. My teacher enjoyed my Kyuuri No Sunomono (pickled cucumber), she said it was delicious! I am sure it wasn't exact but it was still tasty and very refreshing. Kyuuri (Cucumber)Shoga (Ginger)Komesu (Rice Vinegar)Shoyu (Soy Sauce)Togarashi (Japanese Spice Blend)Ninniku (Garlic) In a bowl mix equal parts soy sauce...

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Muffin Tin Monday

Fairy Lazy Dinner

September 12, 2011
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As much as I love to cook their are some days that I am just not feeling it, it's mostly when Chris is at work. Today was one of those days, but the little girl has to eat so I made her a very easy, no cook muffin tin meal for dinner today. Hey she got all the food groups! And besides she...

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Bento

A is for Apple

September 08, 2011
The letter of the week at Penelope's school has been the letter A. Here is a lunch to go with the theme for the week. Bottom Tier: Ham, turkey, and cheddar letter A sandwiches, apples, Japanese veggie crispsTop Tier: Cucumber, strawberries and a strawberry/vanilla cream cookie ...

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Another year

September 06, 2011
Today was Penelope's first day back at preschool. She was so excited and exhausted when I picked her up. It looks like she is going to have to get use to waking up early again. None of that sleeping in until 10am anymore...darn...it was nice. ...

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Dance!

September 05, 2011
Penelope started up dance class again today. She was very excited to find out she had the same teacher as before. Tomorrow is her first day of her new school and she can't wait. Me either! Going to get a few hours a couple times a week of ME time! :) ...

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Recipe

Wings!

September 05, 2011
There is a wings restaurant in Anchorage called Wings n Things. Chris claims that they have the best wings ever, they are pretty good. Today I tried to replicate their wings and I got pretty close. The trick is to coat them in corn starch and deep fry them so they come out nice and crispy. Take your chicken wings and make sure...

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Snack Box

Snack Idea

September 03, 2011
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I got this idea from my friend and one of the Girly Girls over at Girly Girl Giveaways and I loved it and decided to share it with you all. Giving Tracy all the credit of course! I don't know about your child but mine is constantly asking for a snack in between meals throughout the day. Why not make them a "snack box" that's always on hand...

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Recipe

Quick Stirfry

September 01, 2011
I made a quick stirfry for dinner tonight. It was pretty tasty! Sirloin strips Sesame oil Olive oil Hoisin sauce Garlic Ginger Crushed red pepper String beans Corn starch Coat beef strips in corn starch for a little crispiness. In a wok or large frying pan heat a small amount of sesame oil and olive oil. Add some minced garlic to the hot...

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Bountiful Blessings

September 01, 2011
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We picked up or Full Circle Farm box of produce today. Check it out! 1 Cantaloupe 2 Yellow Onions 3 Gingergold Apples 2 White Sweet Corn 1 Bunch Carrots 1 BIG Cucumber 4 Valencia Oranges 1 lb. Mixed Summer Squash 2 White Flesh Peaches 2 Yellow Flesh Nectarines 1 lb. Green Grapes 1 BIG Bunch Green Leaf Lettuce Delicious! I also want to...

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