Quotidian: daily, usual or customary;
everyday; ordinary; commonplace
Slurp and crunch: Christmas colors in February.
Always a hit.
My contribution to the food flash mob (my wording, not theirs) at our local mosque.
Picking them over: for the cheese.
Breakfast of champions for a brand new 11-year-old.
She made him chicken chuchitos (and guacamole).
When you have a bonafide Spanish teacher in your house, sit up straight and pay attention.
Looks like this might me the extent of the snow this winter: what a bummer.
One of the kids, at least, is ready for spring.
My (futile) floor-stomping reflex makes her laugh.
Some wicked-sharp carving tools for the birthday boy, much to the older kids’ horror (and jealousy).
Clothesline sentinel.
Bedtime snuggles and kisses.
This same time, years previous: object of terror, loss, cheesy bacon toasts, chocolate mint chip cookies, eight, seven, travel tips, the perfect classic cheesecake, learning to draw, lemon tart, and potatoes with roasted garlic viniagrette.
8 Comments
beckster
This is such a lovely story, Jennifer! It made me tear up. It's great to see loving people on the news! Happy Birthday to the youngest. What is that picture of that is always a hit?
Jennifer Jo
Quiche: a sausage-spinach (the favorite) and a bacon-broccoli.
Anonymous
Looks awesome. Willing to share the recipe?
Jennifer Jo
I use this basic custard:
http://mamasminutia.blogspot.com/2008/08/dinner-pie.html
I use this pastry:
http://mamasminutia.blogspot.com/2010/10/bits-and-pieces.html
And I just wing it for the meat and veggies and cheeses: whatever I have, and lots of it.
Mavis
What is he going to carve? Please say it's a spoon. I really want to learn how to carve a spoon.
Jennifer Jo
No idea, but hopefully not his fingers!
Lana
I am 56 and my Mom still stomps her foot!
Second Sister
Can't believe that littlest is eleven! What?! Beautiful pics, friend.