Category Archives: Food and Drink

Summertime Ramblings

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Valarie

After we got somewhat settled in here in Austin, I got with a couple of the moms who are in charge of our homeschool support group and offered to create a yearbook. They thought it was a great idea, and … Continue reading →

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Butter!

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Valarie

I don’t have a lot of time to write anything deep and meaningful, and with today being Good Friday I feel like I should. However, I am very happy to announce that my butter molds turned out perfectly this year! … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on 27 November 2010 by Valarie

We are home from Midland, and my overwhelming feeling is one of total gratitude and thankfulness.  The only thing that could have made this Thanksgiving better would have been having all of my children and my Mother with me.  Perhaps … Continue reading →

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It’s Austin, Baby!

Posted on 27 October 2010 by Valarie

I love Austin.  It’s so. . .  WEIRD!!  We went downtown today because we needed a dress for Abby to wear to the Murder Mystery Party that our homeschool group is having this Saturday night.  Her character, Candy Cann, is … Continue reading →

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Grill Sergeant

Posted on 13 October 2010 by Valarie

When we left North Carolina, we elected to leave our grill behind, and donated it to Kendall.  He has since put it to very good use, and has let us know, on many occasions how much he, his new wife, … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Traditional Polish Easter Basket

Posted on 29 March 2010 by Valarie

Today, I began preparing food to place in our Easter Basket and take to the priest to be blessed on Holy Saturday.  I will pretty much spend the week preparing food for our feast on Sunday.  The Traditional Polish Easter … Continue reading →

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Holiday Eating Tips

Posted on 30 November 2009 by Valarie

I get this email every year, but I love it! In fact, I agree with it so much I’m posting it here. Enjoy! HOLIDAY EATING TIPS 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 26 November 2009 by Valarie

Just wanted to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! There is so much horror in our world, I am grateful to have at least one day out of the year to just focus on blessings. I am grateful, most … Continue reading →

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Headin’ for the Holidays

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Valarie

So, today I am going to start baking homemade rolls for Thanksgiving.  We are going to be at a friend’s home this year (Thanks, Tiffany!) so I don’t have to actually prepare the entire meal, which is so nice!  And, … Continue reading →

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Cupcake Fame?

Posted on 5 June 2009 by Valarie

So I finally got around to uploading the pictures of Faith’s 12th Birthday party to my Flickr account, and no sooner had I finished than I got an invitation to join a Flickr Group called “Cupcakes Take The Cake”, due … Continue reading →

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Once-A-Month-Cooking

Posted on 27 April 2009 by Valarie

There have been lots of times when money has been very tight for our family, and I have always found that the easiest way to trim our budget has been to save money on groceries.  It is so easy to … Continue reading →

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Alex, Thou Art Loosed (And Other Random News)

Posted on 12 October 2008 by Valarie

Alex got his provisional driver’s license yesterday.  He has since driven himself all over the place, and we are confident that he will soon master that gear shift, resulting in much smoother take-offs and no more stalling out at stoplights!  … Continue reading →

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Some Like It Hot

Posted on 9 August 2008 by Valarie

Last night, we got to eat Mexican food.  At La Bodega on Big Spring Street in Midland. REAL Mexican food!!!  Tex-Mex.  The stuff that God eats.  After eating “Mexican Food” in North Carolina for 14 years, it is always a … Continue reading →

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Gatlinburg Weekend

Posted on 6 July 2008 by Valarie

Gaylon and I had an amazing weekend in Gatlinburg!  We stayed at the Edgewater Hotel, which was okay.  The elevators were agonizingly s-l-o-w.  But the view from our 8th floor room was awesome! The staff was very nice, friendly and … Continue reading →

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