Heirloom Cooking
It is once again the time of year when we are giving thanks for all we have, and celebrating life
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Mommy Moments
With apologies to Forrest Gump, I don’t think Life is so much a ‘box of chocolates’, (although that would be totally awesome) but, more like an episode of “Iron Chef.” We get handed some weird and unexpected ingredients, others we get to choose, and ultimately we have to figure out how make something wonderful and sustaining from them. And, just as on the show, the clock is always ticking, and (at least in my house) someone is usually screaming in the background….
Jenn’s Mock Crepes
Jenn Lownik sent us this recipe. It sounds delicious and I had to post it right away. I’m going to try this with
Read moreComing Soon from Emmy!
New “Mommy Moments” writer Emily Lukingbeal shares her unique & humorous perspectives. More to come soon!
Read moreThe Power of Suggestion….
Just got the kids to agree we should throw away the rest of their Halloween candy! I suggested it and
Read moreKid’s Lunchbox Requests
The only downside to having kids try new foods – their lunchbox requests get complicated. I asked Ava what she
Read moreShould I be worried or just a curious child?
Kid quote of the week: “Mommy, what are the kids meals in jail like?” Should I be worried?
Read moreSurprise Mommy!
Garrett: Hey Mommy, we got you a cake and it’s downstairs in the fridge. Daddy: Buddy that’s a surprise for
Read moreSummer Time!
It’s officially summer at the Lownik house. Despite the cold, drizzly weather, Mark broke out the smoker for the big
Read moreBrotherly Love
I love it when my brother visits! Love the visit and love his cooking!! Course One: Roasted duck with spiced
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