2020 Christmas Letter
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3y ago
Dear Family and Friends,  In many ways, this year of so many cancellations has become a year of revival. This year we have sat down for more meals together as a family than I can count. I find myself bringing back recipes that I haven’t made in years. Earlier this month, after reading our friend Suzanne’s words, encouraging everyone to continue sharing their Christmas greetings in spite of this year’s challenges, we decided to once again send a Christmas letter. As part of our Christmas letter revival, after an eight-year hiatus, we each wrote down the good things that happened this ..read more
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Easy Pecan Pie Bars
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3y ago
These bars are so yummy they fall into the gone-in-one-day class. I usually make these for Thanksgiving instead of traditional Pecan Pie. The ratio of shortbread crust to filling and pecans is irresistible. Tomorrow is the first day of no school due to the coronavirus pandemic. This afternoon, Monika asked me to make these bars. I think she's craving a little comfort food. We probably all are. Easy Pecan Pie Bars Ingredients For crust ½ cup butter [1 stick], softened* 1½ cups flour ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt For filling 2 cups pecans, chopped 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar (white or bro ..read more
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The attack
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3y ago
Last July, I was mauled by a fresh cow while checking for newborn calves out in our pasture. I wrote this piece a couple days after the attack. I'm sharing it here now as part of my psychological recovery. Strong bones and cell phones Every so often – thankfully, not very often – something happens that makes you question your faith and give thanks, both at the same time. One of those somethings happened to me last Friday. I had just returned home from picking Dan up from summer camp in Palisade. I had shortened a visit with my sisters so that we could get home in time for chores. Glen’s bac ..read more
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All Things Tea
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3y ago
I started drinking tea when I was in college. Isn't that where all good habits start? *wink* My tea habit is now (gulp!) over twenty years old. In the beginning, I sipped only herbal infusions, also known as tisanes or herbal teas. At some point, somebody recommended green tea for its health benefits, so I gave that a try and ended up adding it to my tea habit. A few years ago, I started expanding my tea palate to include black, oolong, and pu-erh teas. As I explore new teas and learn more about the mental and physical health benefits of drinking tea, my love for tea continues to grow. Belo ..read more
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
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3y ago
Lightly sweetened and made with 100% whole grain, these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins are scrumptious. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins Ingredients ¼ cup butter, melted [half a stick]* ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2¼ cups diced apples**     OR 1 cup unsweetened applesauce     OR 1¼ cups apples + ½ cup applesauce ½ cup whole milk 1 cup quick cook oatmeal 1½ cups white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tins*** with nonstick cooking ..read more
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Dan's Chocolate Chip Cookies
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3y ago
Dan's Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes approximately 48 cookies Ingredients 1½ cups Land O Lakes® Butter [3 sticks] 1¼ white sugar 1¼ firmly packed brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar.) 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon lemon juice 4¼ cups all purpose flour [510 grams] 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups chocolate chips [18 ounces] (I use semi-sweet or milk chocolate or a combination.) Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Cream butter and sugars together. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix in vanilla and lemon juice. Stir ..read more
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Easy Cheesy Valentines
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3y ago
Looking for an awesome alternative to candy for your kids' Valentine's Day exchange at school? These Cheesy Valentines are perfect! 1. Start with your favorite snack cheese or string cheese. Cheese makes a great Valentine's Day gift because it's so tasty! But, from a mom's perspective, cheese is great because its protein helps counter all of the sugar that comes with traditional Valentine's Day treats. 2. Add a cute label. Standard mailing labels (Avery 5160 or 8160) fit perfectly on most snack-sized cheese. The Avery Design & Print online label designer makes designing labels su ..read more
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Fiesta Stoup
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3y ago
Veggies + Meat + Spices = Party in your mouth. But don't try eating it without cheese. Then it's not nearly as much fun. Fiesta: party or celebration... derived from the Latin word for feast... Stoup: thicker than soup... thinner than stew... And that's exactly what this spicy, meat and veggie-rich soup/stew is: a party in your mouth. But don't try eating it without cheese. Then it's not nearly as much fun. This stoup comes together in minutes with three easy main ingredients: a bag of frozen sliced bell peppers and onions, a can of diced tomatoes, and shredded meat. I usually use left ..read more
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Just Born – Favorite Newborn Photos and Stories of 2017
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3y ago
There's something abidingly special about newborn calves. Even after 30 years, every new calf still fills me with excitement, awe, and appreciation. Darcie and Darla There's something abidingly special about newborn calves. I've been doing this for almost 30 years now. Checking for new calves, fetching new calves from pasture, assisting with the delivery of calves, etc. Every new calf still fills me with excitement, awe, and appreciation. I could write a blog post about each calf and the story of her birth, the story of her family in our herd, what makes her special, and on and on ..read more
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Secret surgery
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3y ago
I've been struggling for the past week with whether to write about my recent surgery or continue to keep it hush-hush. I mostly kept the surgery a secret beforehand – telling only family and a few close friends. But, I've decided that... 1. Writing is how I process the events of our lives. 2. I'm bored out of my freaking mind and writing gives me something to do. 3. If I try to explain everything here, fewer people will speculate about why I'm shuffling around with a belly pooch that looks suspiciously like I just had another baby. 4. If I continue to succumb to my fears of sharing, surge ..read more
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