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Author: emetroka

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate.

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

What could make a rainy day at home better? Homemade hot chocolate, of course.

Meal Plan This Week.

November 6, 2022November 10, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 1 Comment

Sunday - Lasagna with Caesar Salad. I use this recipe from my Betty Crocker cookbook. I'm sure there are much more complicated ones out there, but when I'm looking for a classic recipe I always look to Betty. She's never steered me wrong. She keeps it simple enough that it's manageable and she offers lots … Continue reading Meal Plan This Week.

Cozy and Bright Red Lentil Soup.

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

A soup that I crave year round, but crave in these quiet, cozy weeks between holidays most of all. It's healthy, hearty, and bright. Basically it's fall sunshine in a bowl. Red lentil soup Olive oil1 white onion, diced2 carrots, diced5 cloves minced garlic8 cups veggie or chicken stock2 cups red lentils1 cup corn2 teaspoons … Continue reading Cozy and Bright Red Lentil Soup.

Things My Children Said This Week.

October 21, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Someone put surveys in mailboxes at school to fill out and left a little thing of skittles to go with it so I ate mine in the car on the way to get the boys and immediately when Benny got in he said, “I smell candy. Mama can I have some candy?” Busted. Me: Wow, … Continue reading Things My Children Said This Week.

Meal Plan This Week.

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Well, it's starting to seem like I don't put anything but meal plans on here! But oh well, here it is! The week ahead. May it go smoothly for us all!! Sunday - Chili. My husband makes a very classic version, and it's so good. We pile on corn chips, cheese and onion. I'll get … Continue reading Meal Plan This Week.

Meal Plan This Week.

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Monday - Crockpot Carnitas Rice Bowls. We've gotten a carnitas roast from Aldi a few times before and it is SO good and so easy. You just toss it all in the crockpot and cook like a normal roast. I'll make rice and a side of black beans when I get home from school and … Continue reading Meal Plan This Week.

Do You Have Family Dinner?

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 3 Comments

I remember when we were expecting our first son, Charlie, we took a class called the Bradley Method to prepare for natural birth. It's this amazing, kind of intense birth class. You meet for 12 weeks with a local Bradley couple and other couples signed up for the same session. I loved our meetings so … Continue reading Do You Have Family Dinner?

Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Frosting.

September 4, 2022September 5, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Is it brown butter or is it browned butter? My research has brought back answers for both. Whichever way you want to say it - I do believe it may be God’s greatest gift to man, much as I love my children. And around this time of year I can’t get enough of it. The … Continue reading Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Frosting.

Meal Plan This Week.

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ Leave a comment

Monday - Flank Steak, roast brussels & crispy potatoes. My husband makes the best flank steak marinade. I dream about it! Doing Labor Day right and wrapping up summer with all the good stuff. Tuesday - Chicken Enchiladas. We don’t really follow a recipe for this one. Put the chicken in the crock pot in … Continue reading Meal Plan This Week.

A September To Do List.

August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 ~ emetroka ~ 6 Comments

Ah, September, the beginning of apple everything, darkening days, You've Got Mail viewings, sprinkling of stalks of wheat and mini pumpkins around the house, and that crisp feeling in the air that means only one thing - It's (basically) Fall! I have so many things on my list for month. I'm so excited about it … Continue reading A September To Do List.

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