Rough night. Tough Day.

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I had quite the night Friday night.  I’m not talking about a party.  It wasn’t fun. Talk about uncomfortable.  Sheesh. It wasn’t a bug.  It wasn’t food poisoning. I even went to bed with my clothes on! After keeping Mr. D awake all night with my tossing and turning and flipping and flopping, I woke … Read More

New Look

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The Cottage kitchen is sportin’ a new look! A few weeks ago Mr. D informed me that we had saved up enough dough-ray-me (thanks to Dave Ramsey and our Total Money Makeover!) to buy a new refrigerator!   Then he took me on a date to pick one out! Mr. D bought me a stove … Read More

sugar cookies

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I love me some sugar cookies I do not like to decorate them. These cookies call out to me from afar begging me to devour them — so I must give them away. so to Winona they will go this weekend.   I know some college seniors there who will take good care of them.

Pumpkin pie anyone?

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Sunday evening DIY Guy took me out for ice cream custard at Culver’s.   It was our anniversary.  Usually he takes me to McDonald’s for a cone but this was a special occasion.  I actually really like McDonald’s cones — but Culver’s custard is my fav.   Standing at the counter, staring at my custard choices … Read More

Fresh chicken and what I’ve done today.

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Bet I know what you are thinking…after you read the today’s title, and as you see this picture of a processed chicken. The above hen was free range and did come from a local farm — but she ain’t one of mine. Today I made homemade chicken and noodles.  This very statement will make my 3 children … Read More

She went to bed early

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Our firstborn hit the tarmac running on Wednesday morning.  Her plane was right on time —  and I was ready to lavish a long hug on her at 8:50 a.m. at the Rochester Airport. We grabbed her pretty polka dot luggage and headed for Starbucks downtown where we planned our day — at least our … Read More

Fruit Fly Season

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Another canning day today — this time, peaches. 14 Quarts. With about 25 years of canning experience under my belt, I am proud to say that my efficiency, speed and neatness has improved.  alot. DIY Guy requested peach crisp  I wanted to try a new peach salsa recipe There’s still a lug of pears ripening … Read More

I can therefore, I Can.

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Today I canned. Salsa. The thought of canning typically invokes images of a messy kitchen covered with tomato splatter on sink, cupboards, counters and floor….and spending the day on my feet. Yesterday I washed my kitchen floor.  on my hands and knees. Why on earth would I want to risk soiling my freshly cleaned floor? … Read More

Monkey Bread

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A favorite recipe at The Cottage is an oldie and goodie Last week Ryan wrote this on my Facebook wall:   “heeeeeeyyyy.. remember that one time you made monkey bread? wanna do that this summer? then eat it all in one night?” This is Ryan with his super cute girlfriend, Sarah. I haven’t met Sarah … Read More

I love him

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DIY Guy has been working diligently on a project for me  — and I KNOW there are SO many other things he’d like to be doing — or wants to do with his time… but this week, he’s doing something for  ME and I am so THANKFUL and excited. He is very particular about his … Read More