Tag Archives for Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits

Today we’re working on our alphabet, and not so our children can learn how to read. We want to help them make the connection between what goes into their mouths and how their body uses it. Because it’s not enough … Continue reading

27. November 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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How to roast a turkey

*For an update on our home building project, read my debut post, “Can a Home Make Your Marriage Happy?”, on YourTango. It’s almost here, my favorite meal of the year. There’s nothing like comfort food to bring a family together. … Continue reading

19. November 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Does attachment parenting imprison mothers? And quesadillas.

Last week, while Matt traveled, a stomach bug whipped through our home. When stomachs settled, I packed our children into the car and drove to a nearby park, eager for fresh air. As I sat on a bench while they … Continue reading

11. November 2010 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Day One: Pear, Brandy and Pecan Cranberry Sauce

It’s Turkey Day! Not the Turkey Day. Turkey Day as in our bird is here, in store, waiting for pick-up. We’ll rub its body down with some salt, and swaddle it up in a plastic bag to dry brine in … Continue reading

23. November 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Our Thanksgiving line-up

Yesterday we hosted our neighborhood Chili Feed.  It’s a great party because it’s the one time of year the guys are guaranteed to cook for us.  And they clean up afterwards.  So we just pour ourselves a glass of wine, … Continue reading

22. November 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Roast Chicken: It’s all about positioning

Last night, eleven ladies, including Meg from Sprout and Katherine from Tailor Taste, joined me for our inaugural cooking club meal.  As host, I was responsible for the main entree.  I chose to roast a chicken, which I saw as … Continue reading

12. November 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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Baby steps: Sweet Cranberry Cornmeal Torte

Our 10 m.o. refuses to sleep. She’s taken her first steps, and wakes eager to practice at 3 a.m. When she succeeds, she claps her hands and screeches with delight. When she fails, she grunts her frustration as she topples … Continue reading

03. November 2009 by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson
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