Tag Archives for Minnesota

Home building: Bringing the outside in

*Read about the latest in our home building project on YourTango: Does Your Home Cause Marital Stress? We’ve got a meeting today with our architect, and we’re stressed about it. Because we can’t make up our minds. We’d love to … Continue reading

01. December 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Chocolate Marshmallows, and a sweet return

It’s great to be back, but what’s even better is that my friend, Catharine, is finally back from her East Coast trip, too. Summers in Minnesota are short as it is, so when you’re gone for a month, you return … Continue reading

05. August 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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How to Train Your Children

On Friday, I got to be “the fun one” on our parenting team, thanks to DreamWorks. The Kitchen Pantry Scientist + I were invited to a special screening of How to Train Your Dragon at the Mall of America, and … Continue reading

29. March 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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An After Christmas Special: Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

We’re snowed in here in Minneapolis. Which doesn’t stop our kids. Our 3-year-old braved the cold, stepping barefoot in a foot of snow to snag our newspaper from our front step. Anything to beat his brother to it. But me? … Continue reading

26. December 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Sweet potato casserole

I’m inspired by Barbara Kingsolver, author of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. In her book, she argues knowing where food comes from and how it is cared for enhances your eating experience, much like a music appreciation class does for the orchestra. … Continue reading

03. October 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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