Category Archives: Food

When life gives you lemons…

Posted on July 22, 2015 by carrie

It is summer and lemon is such a wonderful light flavor. It is the essence of summer. I have been craving lemony summery deliciousness. Plus I needed to find a delectable lemon cupcake as I will be making cupcakes for … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi

Posted on July 8, 2015 by carrie

Last night we made ricotta gnocchi. All I can say is wow! It was so quick and easy! Much faster than potato gnocchi-which mind you I have only made once, so I am not writing it off. But at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Heart ache

Posted on September 18, 2013 by carrie

My heart is aching for my friend who recently lost her mother. There are no words that we can ever share that make it better, nothing that we can say to ease the pain. I know this. Having lost my … Continue reading →

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30 Day Challenge: I am thankful for…Day 30

Posted on November 30, 2012 by carrie

Finally done! Today, I am thankful for a night with friends. We are having sushi with friends from dental school. I always look forward to their company and can’t wait to enjoy some delicious, homemade sushi. I will wager it … Continue reading →

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Ground Cherry Jam

Posted on September 28, 2012 by carrie

Today, among many other projects I made ground cherry jam. My DH LOVES ground cherry jam. His Grandma used to make it all the time, so it brings back wonderful childhood memories. Ground cherries remind me of little tomatillos. Here … Continue reading →

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Gotta Vent…school lunches

Posted on September 27, 2012 by carrie

Federal mandates have changed and kids are being “forced” to take fruits and vegetables at lunch or pay a la carte prices. The portions of fruits and vegetables have increased while carbs and protein has decreased. There is also now … Continue reading →

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MN state fair

Posted on August 24, 2012 by carrie

Today we are at the Minnesota State Fair with our friends M, M, and W. We all put a certain amount of cash into a pool and buy one of the foods we like, and share. It is great to … Continue reading →

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Cream Soda, attempt 1

Posted on June 5, 2012 by carrie

With my DH brewing beer these days, I had to try my hand at some good old fashioned cream soda. Don’t worry, we will be trying root beer and sarsaparilla sodas, too. But tonight, the cream soda is in progress. … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Lists: Day 9

Posted on April 9, 2012 by carrie

Day 9, already. Wow. Today: Foods that I would like to learn to cook (and cook well). 1. Gnocchi. Our family loves Gnocchi, and I would love to learn to cook it. 2. Homemade root beer. I want to try … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Lists: Day 1

Posted on April 1, 2012 by carrie

I have seen several bloggers that have done 30 day challenges. 30 days of dresses; 30 days of dresses; you name it, there is a 30 day challenge including 3o days of lists. I am not doing anything new. I … Continue reading →

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