Law & Order, Mommy Style

I just listened to a solid thirty minutes of testimonies, debates, arguments, and accusations from my children in a frighteningly realistic courtroom setting (which was really my kitchen while I finished dinner.) Benjamin’s side: Benjamin found a penny on the...
Meatloaf Cupcake Surprise!

Meatloaf Cupcake Surprise!

Benjamin (5yo) told me to “Never stop making these.” Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cup gf rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 TBS dried parsley 1.5 tsp salt 3/4 tsp sage, basil, or oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper 2lb ground beef (as close to fat free...
Levi’s Presentation

Levi’s Presentation

Today, we had our homeschool co-op. My older two had prepared presentations, as usual; and I had given up on Levi. He *is* only three, after all. If he doesn’t want to, he doesn’t have to. The only reason he’s even down there during presentation is...

Gluten-free Cheeseburger Turnover Recipe

This is what happens when I crave pastry AND cheeseburger on a night when it’s just me and the kids. Also, I was trying my hardest to keep from breaking into our Mac ‘n Cheese stash. Warning: It takes a lot of parchment paper and saran wrap to make all the...
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Streusel Nut Topping

Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Streusel Nut Topping

Ingredients 1 cup chopped/coarsely ground walnuts 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tsp butter Directions Mix the nuts and sugar well in a microwave safe bowl. Place the butter in four pats on top of the nut mixture. Microwave for a minute. Mix well. Cool. Sprinkle in oatmeal. Or...