MY RECIPE BOX: Homemade Chocolate French Toast 20 April 2014 in Baking, FOOD, My recipes

I’ve made French toast many many times before, but always on a skillet (ie. cooked on a stove top). This is pretty laborious as I can do only one or two pieces each time, and if I soak the bread for too long, I...
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COOKING UP AN OSSO BUCO 24 March 2014 in FOOD, My recipes

On a whim, I decided to cook up an Osso buco, because our family really loves our stews (kids AND adults!) and it’s super easy to make. If you don’t know what Osso buco is, it’s basically a veal and vegetable stew, that cooks...
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HOMEMADE CHEDDAR (+carrot +apple) BITES 11 March 2014 in Baking, FOOD, My recipes

I love watching my kids nom their food with delight. Correction: I love watching Hunter nom his food with delight. Carter is a sure-win on the food front, no matter what’s in front of him. That kid gets super excited over PLAIN RAW VEGGIES...
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HOMEMADE 4-HOUR SLOW ROASTED PULLED BEEF PASTA 7 March 2014 in FOOD, My recipes

Obviously I fail in making food photography a career. Or being a legit food pretty-upperer. I just can’t be bothered fussing around with this and that, making sure my stuff is plated properly, then fussing some more with lighting and angles, then taking a...
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HOMEMADE BROCCOLI & CARROT PUDDING 23 July 2013 in Carter, Carter's progress, FOOD, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE, My recipes

Whaaaaat?? Yeah, you didn’t read the title wrongly. Broccoli & carrot pudding. Mmmmmm!!! Before your toes curl and you screw up your face in disgust, keep an open mind. This dish is super duper easy to cook, keeps well, and my kids ADORE it. Of...
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