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Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2013 by pokedpotato

The boys are big into making treats.  It’s edible crafting in their minds.  We make buckeyes every year, which are always a huge hit.  Peanut butter and powdered sugar has the consistency of Play-Doh, and they get to sample their creations … Continue reading →

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Two Cooks in the Kitchen: Chopping

Posted on April 12, 2013 by pokedpotato

It is surprising how helpful a 3-year-old can be in the kitchen.  Luke has been slicing vegetables for about a year.  Last month, I upgraded him from a pumpkin knife to a real serrated utility knife.  Cutting green beans is his … Continue reading →

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When Boys Give You Lemons

Posted on April 4, 2013 by pokedpotato

Lemons are like edible gold around here.  Smooth, yellow and smelling like summer, lemons are a promise of warmer times. I love drinking a hot cup of lemon juice.  I squeeze one lemon into a cup and add hot water … Continue reading →

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Two Cooks in the Kitchen: Pizza Making

Posted on March 26, 2013 by pokedpotato

Lately, the boys have been clamoring to help cook in the kitchen.  I say, “Why not.” Luke loves making pizzas, but we haven’t done it in ages, due to the assumed mess that Ben would make.  However, Ben had such a … Continue reading →

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My Sous Chef

Posted on March 15, 2013 by pokedpotato

I called Luke my little “sous chef” once.  He thought it was hilarious, and immediately applied it to Benjamin.  Ben also thought it was downright funny, and started following kitchen orders like a pro. After the fiasco of Benjamin nearly … Continue reading →

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It All Depends On How You Look At It

Posted on November 15, 2012 by pokedpotato

Busily browning a pork tenderloin at the stove, the gentle shaking sound caused me to turn my head and perform a visual investigation. I inhaled sharply, “Oh no.  Oh no.  Oh, Ben.” Shake.  Shake.  Shake.  Ben didn’t even look at me.  … Continue reading →

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The Art of Pizza Making

Posted on February 25, 2011 by pokedpotato

Step 1.  Get kid from his afternoon nap.  Because he is fussy, promise him that he can help make dinner. Step 2.  Slap a crust on a pizza stone.  Add pizza sauce, and let toddler run fingers through the red goodness … Continue reading →

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