Ice Dreams

The kids have a point jar at home that they get to add a point to when they are being extra helpful, do chores with a good attitude or without being asked, work hard on their school work, etc. When the jar is full they get a...

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Chopped Family Champions

Whenever we are somewhere with cable TV, the kids love to watch Chopped on the Food Network. Or rather they’ve learned to love it, since we watch it whenever we have the chance. So the kids have begged us to hold regular...

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Karen’s 33rd Birthday

I recently learned how to make an Esterhazy Torte and it was so yummy and such a great reminder of Austrian pastries that it has become a favorite for the whole family. Chris made me one for my birthday, I am so proud and it was...

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Baking Kids

To prep for the Kane County Fair, the kids wanted to bake this year. Oliver wanted to enter cookies in the fair and Elora wanted to make bread. I was super impressed with how well the kids could follow the instructions, and they...

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Long Valley Farmer’s Market

This summer I have started selling bread and pastries at the Long Valley Farmers Market. I wake up super early on Saturdays to bake everything fresh. We end up with the leftovers at our house and it sure is tasty!!! Cream...

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