I wanted to share this recipe for Quiche Florentine with homemade crust that I made recently. I like quiche but don't make it very often. It definitely is not an every day food, but it's comforting and delicious, and worth the calories once in a while. If you decide to make it, … [Read more...]
Baking
The first week of Summer Break
I've never been so happy/ relieved about the end of a school year. The last few months have been a challenge because of the lock down. I wouldn't mind homeschooling under normal circumstances, that is if we didn't also have to work full-time from home. We are still going to … [Read more...]
Staying busy – pool time, reading, bread-baking
This weekend is Memorial Day, so Brian and I have an extra day off. We both needed it. It's been a good balance of productive and relaxing: the back porch is deep-cleaned, the pool is set up. We picked up groceries, made a nice meal of fried chicken and Napoleons, did some movie … [Read more...]
A day at a time
Capturing our days lately, to be able to look back and revisit. I haven't had the time or energy to blog but I'd like to do it more or less consistently. There are things I'd like to think out loud about, share my thoughts and experience. I read some blogs (not many. I don't … [Read more...]
Cottage cheese blueberry bake
We like to make a weekend breakfast special. Our favorites are crepes, biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, sometimes cinnamon rolls. I wanted a healthier alternative that would still be satisfying and taste special enough, and this cottage cheese blueberry bake fit the … [Read more...]
Sonia’s birthday | A favorite Red Velvet cake
This past weekend we celebrated Sonia's birthday. She had a party with her friends earlier in the week, and a family dinner last Friday. I am still getting used to the idea that my 12 year old is taller than me! She wanted Italian sausage sandwiches for dinner-- her … [Read more...]