Curiosity Takes The Cake

Banana Sourdough Muffins

From my mother-in-law's kitchen; Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 very ripe bananas, about 1 cup mashed 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons sour cream 1

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Glenwood Recipes

To Try: Improved: Autumn Harvest Quinoa Bowls roasted butternut squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes and chick peas layered over quinoa and served with tahini dressing. Accompanied by fresh fruit and dinner rolls. Glenwood: x/5 Autumn Chicken Stew diced chicken simmered with assorted vegetables in creamy chicken gravy. Accompanied by salad

Glenwood, How I Love Thee

A local restaurant called Glenwood (https://www.glenwoodrestaurants.com/dinner/) does a brilliant job of creating meals on a budget. They offer two meal options every Monday through Friday for the lowest price point they can. It's meant to serve a family of four; two adults and two

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GroundWork Organic CSA Recipes

6/22/22 - Herbal Cooler Refreshing, economical, and healthy, my family drinks this all spring and summer. In a half-gallon mason jar, add one big handful of rinsed fresh mint, one handful of dried nettle leaves, and one handful of dried hibiscus flowers. Fill the jar a few inches

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Camelia Silverstring the Halfling Fighter

background image: hikaranko (via tumblr) female | WIP

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May 2020 - Picture Gallery

Theodore giving sister kisses, yuuck!Working hard and enjoying snacksBubbles!One of many to come picture galleries of the Jensen family!

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Month 8 - April

Of course April is when Easter is. Theodore was too little to go egg hunting this year. But we're all excited for next year when he'll be ready! Theo still has such little hands! | Out and about for breakfast! | Yummy tea time!"Sleep just ten

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Month 7 - March

March is Eric's birthday month. We usually go to eastern Oregon for a week to visit his sister M since it's also her birthday month. Party!!! Using Google Duo to talk to aunt R.Our fur baby as well as our flesh baby enjoying the outdoors.

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Month 6 - February

Another update. It's amazing to look back on this and see how much he's changed! Of course I can't get enough of him sleeping. So adorable. Look at him holding his own wrist! Kills me every time.He used to fit in his monkey

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Month 5 - January

Since it's been a while, here's a quick update. Making New Year's resolutions with dad.Saying goodbye to Grandma J's dog, Graham, before he passed.In our backyard.Jan 8 vs 30 - look how much he improved on tummy time!Smiling

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Aunt Inga's Lemon Pie

Ingredients: * 1/2 cup cold water * 7 scant tablespoons corn starch * 1 1/2 cups hot water * 1 1/4 cups sugar + 6 tablespoons sugar * 3 eggs (separate the whites and yolks) * 2 lemons, pressed for juice + grind 1 of the rinds down * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 pre-baked pie shell

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Useful Baby Items (0-4 months)

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Amazing Grace

Friday, February 15th we buried my grandma I. It was cold and the wind was so strong it knocked over the flowers that had been brought. Later Eric said that the wind was grandma saying goodbye to everyone. Mom responded that it was more like grandpa to tease us in

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Month 4 - December

Theodore is three months going on four months here. Clearly I make the best pillow.Feeling wild.Trying to copy the picture that Eric did back in October.Visiting daddy at work and seeing his coworkers."What does your jacket taste like?"Nap time.haha The hat fit,

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Month 3 - November

Wink getting his cuddles in where he can, despite the usurper.His elbow dimples kill me! So cute!Boy time!Thanks L family for the hat! <3Feeling a little cuddly.Thanks A for the baby hats! :DAunt R couldn't resist the tutu. Neither could Theodore. ;)Great-grandma I&

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Cousin Bev's Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

For Christmas this year, my aunt J went to Market of Choice (MoC) to get some of the desserts. MoC's bakery is pretty delicious so no one was upset by this. Plus, we are a dessert family. ;) Anyway, she ended up getting chocolate crinkles. Now my family thinks

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Holiday Cookies on Saturday

Time to make some sugar. ;) A and K are coming over Saturday morning to bake holiday cookies! They both adore Theodore and want to try out these recipes, so we thought it was a win for everyone. A twist on ginger cookies [https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/burnt-sugar-ginger-cookies/16731]. I

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Gift Ideas

This is a running list of things we would always appreciate if you are in need of gift ideas. :) Things in blue are links to the item. Eric * Camera Gear * On-Camera Monitor [https://www.andycine.com/andcyine-x7-ultra-brightness-hdmi-monitor-p2233557.html] * US-store [https://www.adorama.com/acx7.html] * On-Camera Monitor Battery [https://www.

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Fall/Holiday Desserts

NEED TO TRY Molasses Cookies Ingredients: * 1 1/2 cups butter * 2 cups sugar * 2 large eggs * 1/2 cup molasses * 4 1/2 cups flour * 4 teaspoons ground ginger * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon * 1 teaspoon ground cloves * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 3/4 cup

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Tasty Beans

This recipe was my first successful attempt at making dried beans taste really yummy after cooking them! Ingredients: * 1 Onion * 5 Garlic cloves * 1 Pablano Pepper * 1 Bay Leaf * 1-2 tomatoes | 1 can of diced tomatoes * Salt * Pepper * Taco Seasoning * Olive Oil Instructions: 1. Soak the beans over night on

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Burnt Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

About My friend Meg introduced me to this fantastic cookie recipe. There is something special about the simplicity & tasty nature of a chocolate cookie. For that simple reason, I am happy to share my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe to date. Enjoy! Ingredients: * 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room

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Month 2 - October

These pictures range from October 3rd to the 31st. Enjoy! Suave. Debonair. Handsome. I think it's cute when he sleeps in angles. | He has the balding pattern of my maternal grandfather. His eyes are so piercing! These pictures are from the 5th, 6th, 19th, and the 20th. You&

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Month 1 - September

A brief update of life with a newborn. These pictures are from September to early October (2018). Eric and Theodore - doing things. Family time. The grandparents are really happy and excited. Theo is surrounded by animals. It's a jungle! I can't get over how amazing

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Halloween Tricks, No Treats

Theodore's doctor appointment was at 10:45am today. After they checked height, weight, and head circumference, Dr L came in to do a physical. He asked if I had any questions. I lamented that Eric was a work, since he's the deep well of curiosity. As