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Month: January 2014
rhythm + rice
Folks, this is such a simple post! These two little things, though, have really made a lot of difference in our meal planning and weekly meal rhythm that I wanted to share them with you. For many years, we’ve been planning our meals with a framework of each day being earmarked for a certain main… Continue reading rhythm + rice
Calendula Banana Muffins
Our go-to muffin recipe, Choco-Banano Muffins are always a hit. It’s a recipe that has been shared among friends time and time again and is based on a banana muffin recipe from The 250 Best Mufffin Recipes by Esther Brody. This past week, since we were learning about Calendula, we adapted the recipe to be… Continue reading Calendula Banana Muffins
The Week in Photos
Another week of our living and learning journey. I often hear that this time of year can be the worst for wanting to quit. I’m thankful that we are all still firmly IN this journey, and though there are daily hiccups, we are happy with and thankful for our chosen path. A few things we… Continue reading The Week in Photos
Simple Kids’ Sports Bags
With a mountain of snow in view out my window, I received an email the other day about children’s soccer. Already? It seems early, but it is true that organizing all those little people into teams is no simple task and one that warrants a good deal of prep time. With the soccer email, I… Continue reading Simple Kids’ Sports Bags
The Week in Photos
A collection of photos from our week of living and learning together. Feel free to share a link to your own post or share about your week in the comments… In no particular order (because I really want to get back to hanging out with these cute kids instead of hemming and hawing over this!):… Continue reading The Week in Photos
Elderberry Syrup
It was bound to happen sooner or later – one of the kids has a cold. Aside from the rare sniffle or cough, we have been healthy all fall and winter – with much credit, I think, to the many healing drinks (see some here, here, and here) and nourishing foods (see some here and… Continue reading Elderberry Syrup
How to Make Hummus
The most loved hummus around these parts is sun-dried tomato hummus. The sun-dried tomatoes lend such a lovely and deep flavour, making it a nice dish to bring along to a potluck, or to use for simple lunches and snacks. Ingredients 2 cups soaked, cooked chickpeas (head over here for info on how to soak,… Continue reading How to Make Hummus
How to Soak, Cook + Freeze Dried Chick Peas
Chick peas, or garbanzo beans, are an affordable, protein-rich, high-fibre legume, that are also a great source of iron, B-6, and Magnesium. That said, purchasing canned chick peas can be much less cost effective than making your own at home from dried ones purchased in bulk. Don’t miss our recipe for tasty sun-dried tomato hummus!… Continue reading How to Soak, Cook + Freeze Dried Chick Peas
Meeting Calendula
Herb Fairies Friday is our little term of endearment for this special day in our homeschooling rhythm. Herb Fairies is a wonderful herbal learning program. The program focuses on twelve herbs, each with its own fairy – and illustrated story, recipes, learning handouts – based on the characteristics of the herb. Today was our first… Continue reading Meeting Calendula