Category Archives: Cooking

More check-ups, and zucchini

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Carrie

Well, that’s one more kind of medical office Gabe has screamed down. (How many more until he collects the whole set?) But his vision is just right for his age. I had no fears on that front, but when Sam … Continue reading →

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Oh, baby

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Carrie

Just made these for a choir potluck tonight. Started as a thing where I thought, okay, I’m making my own baked beans to take tonight, because in years past, all kinds of beans showed up and smelled so gosh-darn good … Continue reading →

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It’s the little victories

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Carrie

After a day of mild frustration (bickering from the kids, slight rejection for both of them from neighborhood punks children, Eric sick and resting in bed all day long), I was pretty darn proud of myself for not only not … Continue reading →

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Wheat Meat

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Carrie

Seitan. According to Kevin on Top Chef, nobody likes it, and it’s the yuck. Of course, he also said that it was fermented pressed soybeans, so I’ll take that with a grain of salt. As of the beginning of drafting … Continue reading →

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Meatless

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Carrie

Eric’s been struggling with diabetes issues lately. To make a long and complicated story short, the things he’s been trying aren’t working very well anymore, and something has to change. The paths remaining to him are starting to shrink in … Continue reading →

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Jumpin’ Jack Flash!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Carrie

Fact: on MOPS mornings, I don’t ordinarily have coffee, since I know I’ll have coffee there. Fact: I don’t ordinarily eat breakfast those mornings, either, since ditto. Fact: I can’t cook without caffeine of some sort in my system. Fact: … Continue reading →

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Good morning

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Carrie

It’s all dark, and I have no inclination to turn on a light to disrupt my slow waking. Coffee mug in my hands, terry bathrobe on my body, sleep in my eyes. Silence in the house. I’m up this early … Continue reading →

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Feh.

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Carrie

There are dark clouds hanging low in the sky. It’s not supposed to rain anymore (it did yesterday, and it might again tomorrow), but it feels like it should, in more ways than just appearance. The part of my brain … Continue reading →

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Closer and closer

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Carrie

Starting Week 13 of this marathon training cycle; only about four weeks to race day. A 23-mile run is scheduled for this Saturday (ought to be fun; they’re predicting rain ), and then (weekend long runs only) a 12, a … Continue reading →

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Experiments

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Carrie

Sam watched President Obama’s address this morning at school. Leaving aside all debate, I asked him what he thought of it. “Pretty cool,” he said. So, what did the president say to the kids watching? “Um, he said to…never give … Continue reading →

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