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Meatloaf Recipe

Last night, we made Advent wreaths at our church. We’ve been trying to become more involved in the community there. Because our children are at the age where we need teach them what we believe in, what our family stands … Continue reading

02. December 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Ribs Recipes

The sports. Where do I start? When I was growing up, I played all sorts of sports: soccer, hockey, softball, and even lacrosse, before it became popular for girls. Today it seems you don’t experiment; you specialize. I’ve been trying … Continue reading

29. November 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Ground Beef Recipes

We strung our Christmas lights yesterday, and lit our first fire of the season. As we listened to the wood crackle, our kids danced around the living room. It’s hard to believe that Matt and I are approaching our 10th … Continue reading

27. November 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Leftover Turkey Recipes

Our boys found a wooly bear caterpillar rolled up in our alcove today. The caterpillar, I think, was preparing to hibernate, but our boys had other plans. They built a cage for it using my water pitcher, fetching sticks and … Continue reading

25. November 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Leftover Hot Chili Recipes

We finally got an offer on our home, a low one, but it’s negotiable enough. And now it has sparked a debate between us: where now? Where do we move while we wait for our home to be built? Or … Continue reading

22. November 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Regain Your Confidence

When I decided to start writing again to renew my career, I wasn’t sure where to start. Sure, I blogged. But how would I make the leap from pressing publish on my personal posts, to getting paid by an editor? … Continue reading

22. August 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
Categories: Food, Reinvention | 4 comments

At Home Moms and Asian Orange Chicken

Summer is crazy, I’ve decided. It’s hot and humid, but I love it: days at the park or beach, nights on friends’ decks. But it gets stressful, too, because with school out, it’s hard to find time to myself. I’ve … Continue reading

08. August 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Bacon Spaghetti

It’s summer, and although our days are slow, our dinners feel rushed. We run late at the pool; we run late at the park, and when we walk through the door, our kids are famished. So we stock our pantry … Continue reading

29. June 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Mint Julep

We invited some friends over for Memorial Day, and they asked what they could bring. I’m never sure how to answer that question. Growing up on the East Coast, I don’t remember bringing a dish to share for a dinner … Continue reading

30. May 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Glaze

I’ve had a pork tenderloin in our fridge for a few weeks now. This happens often: I thaw meat, and then Matt travels unexpectedly, or works late, and it sits uncooked until our schedule returns to normal. And now I’m … Continue reading

29. May 2011 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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