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Erika

Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade

This week Zander’s schoolwork led him to a study of the Korean peninsula, which led to him asking if he could cook something for his end of the week activity.   I’ll...

A Change To Beef Stew

Earlier this week I was flipping through the most recent issue of Real Simple magazine when I stumbled on a recipe for a Slow-Cooker Shepherd’s Pie. The picture was enticing.  It looked...

Cottage Pies. Amazing!

Oh my goodness.  Last night’s dinner was spectacular. It was a repeat of a dish I’ve made several times before, but never quite in this same way.  I’ve posted about this dish...

A Twist On Chicken Pot Pie

A small change has come upon The Waz household this week which is a very welcome change.  After working out of town Monday thru Thursday since…hmm… I don’t remember, it’s been a...

Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

It’s a beautiful thing when your children get old enough to bake or cook on their own.  When the fancy strikes, Abigail just gets in the mood and wants to bake something,...

In Which Zander Makes A Pavlova

One of our primary focuses in our homeschool this school year is world geography.  For the most part, our main social studies focus is always on history, and this year Zander is...

Facebook Recipe: Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Every day I would say there are dozens of recipes that scroll across my facebook feed.  There are many that catch my eye, but then I’m frequently disappointed when I click on...

Lacto-Fermented Salsa

I have wanted to try this recipe for a very long time.  Every time I see the recipe or have a discussion about fermented foods (what, you don’t have those?) my thoughts...

A Simple Hot Pepper Sauce

I have a confession to make. I’m getting tired from processing the garden.  This is a fabulous place to be, because it means that I’ve been getting a decent harvest this year...

Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells from Eating Well

This dish was a HUGE winner for the Waz household.  Everyone enjoyed it immensely, and Zander even cleaned his plate- swiss chard and all.  I really expected that he would sit with...

Onions For The Freezer

This is the first year that I have successfully grown regular onions in my garden.  I’ve tried in years past, but always from seed, and I never got nice bulbs at the...

Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes

It’s no secret that I am a foodie magazine junkie.  I love receiving them in the mail, and then sitting down during a quiet afternoon/evening with a cup of coffee or tea...