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Quick Takes 5 – Eating in the Month of John

Last weekend we celebrated Father’s Day (all weekend long), and this weekend we’re celebrating John’s birthday. I use these celebrations as license to break out the big guns in terms of cooking. I found a bunch of new recipes and we have some new favorite dishes! I love June! — 1 — Asparagus and Prosciutto […]

June 21, 2013

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Francis and the Cookie Dough

This week, Jacob and I made cookies together. While we were scooping the cookies on to the pan, this conversation transpired—out of nowhere. Clearly, I had to share it.     Jacob: “Francis loves cookie dough.”   Me: “Francis? Who is Francis?”   Jacob (without even looking at me): “The pope.”     Let it […]

June 20, 2013

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Have You Heard of This Show, Call the Midwife?

I’ve asked this question of so many friends lately, I decided the show deserved a post.   I know it’s summer and gorgeous outside and we should all go get our vitamin D. BUT. We’re very busy these days and sometimes it feels good to just relax to someone else’s story. Since John took his […]

June 19, 2013

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