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Homemade Healthy Corn Dogs

Our kids love corn dogs.  I rarely buy them because the breading for the hot dogs is full of preservatives, dyes and oils I do not want the kids to consume.  Olivia is our creative cook, and she found a … Continue reading

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Monday Night Surprise With Potatoes And Chives!

Our son, Theodore, sailed through the kitchen this afternoon, sniffing the air.  “What’s for dinner Mom?” he inquired.  Now, I get this question every day, multiple times a day.  Today, I had no answer.  I quickly told him dinner was … Continue reading

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Frugality and Health

From the Reformation of Food and the Family 2012 Conference: This discussion is led by Mrs. Belle Phillips. The ladies answering questions and giving tips are Kim, Monica, and the West ladies. All of these ladies have large families and … Continue reading

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What We Can Learn From the French About Food

We’ve been listening to some excellent seminar presentations by French Chef Francis Foucachon, former owner of the West of Paris restaurant.  In this presentation, Chef Foucachon, born, raised and educated in Lyon, has been discussing how the French view food … Continue reading

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Laura’s Recipe Box: Sweet Glazed Fresh Country Ham

Our family recently purchased half a hog from some friends and we have been enjoying lots of fresh pork. Tonight I made a fresh, farm raised country ham glazed with a molasses and honey sauce. Our little guys ate heartily and … Continue reading

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Laura’s Recipe Box: Mexican Lasagna

Mexican food is a big hit at the Braley dinner table. We eat tacos, enchiladas or Dad’s favorite—Mexican Lasagna—at least once every week. We grow herbs in the garden and fresh cilantro adds great flavor to Mexican dishes. Serve this … Continue reading

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