Thursday, September 8, 2011

All I do is cook. And take pictures of things I cook. But it's all good.

Days on the farm are so busy right now, but full of fun and adventure.  
It feels like I spend much of my time cooking.  There certainly are a lot of meals in a day, and I'm trying to use up as much of the garden as I can.  
This week I made apricot pecan muffins, for Pierce to take to school for breakfast.

A 'use up the garden' style casserole - with layers of potatoes, garlic, green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. It was really good.

A late bloomer...

I've been scooping out watermelons and putting them into individual containers to make it easy to pack fruit for Pierce's lunches.
I recently saw a recipe for watermelon jam that I'm eager to try.  I just need to pick up some lemons (I don't typically keep lemons around).

Cort and Reid started a Mother's Day out preschool program, 2 mornings a week. 
They needed pictures to hang in their cubbies.  So we went out on the porch to snap a few.

Cort (Note that there's no paci!  He only uses it at night now) -

Reid (yes, I probably should've cleaned the dinner off his face first...)

And it's persimmon season!   We're having a really good year for persimmons - quite the abundance out there.
So far I've done a persimmon cake and persimmon fudge!  The cake recipe I came up with myself, but the fudge recipe I found online.  It turned out super sugary, and it's in a 9x13 pan so I'm not sure we can eat it all before it goes bad.  Anyone know if fudge freezes okay?

35 comments:

  1. JillSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I freeze regular fudge all of the time.

    Your boys are so cute! They look so happy.

    That muffin looks and sounds yummy and your watermelon looks super good!

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  2. E @ Act Fast ChefSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I don't know if fudge freezes well...but wanted to let you know that I have never seen a persimmon until now! I don't think I have even tasted one either ...

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    You can freeze fudge. My sister made some for my wedding, froze it, and mailed it from Georgia to Virginia. It stayed frozen and was great at the wedding.

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  4. SamanthaSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Everything looks really yum..and I love persimmons!
    How are the younger boys liking their "school"?

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  5. TexanSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    So you will have 2 mornings where its just you? Now what will you do? :O).

    The muffin looks wonderful! So did the casserole!

    I had the best 6 mile run yesterday! It was 20 degrees yes 20 whole degrees cooler, only 64 degrees at daylight. Bring on fall!

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  6. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh that casserole looks so delicious and oh those muffins look awesome! Iagree your boys are so adorable. I love their smiles!!

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  7. TexWisGirlSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    the mother's day out sounds like a great idea. gives you a bit of 'you' time - in which you can cook and bake some more! ha!

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  8. KimSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I'm so impressed with your talents! Seriously. That casserole looks amazing and your boys are gorgeous. Yay for mother's day out two mornings a week!

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  9. Sandra OrchardSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh, I wish you could cook for me!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    You've reminded me that I've never eaten a persimmon.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    That casserole looks DEEEElish!
    And your boys... SO cute ♥

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  12. camp and cottage livingSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Lisa
    Love the pics of the boys!
    I'm thinking the potato recipe could make our meal tonight. I love simple! I've never combined tomatos and potatos, so I'm looking forward to trying it!
    Take care-Kimberly

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  13. MyyaSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    You always make the most interesting things. One of these days I want to try some of your recipes. Oh & I've always frozen fudge & its been good still. Hope it works for you :)

    The boys are ADORABLE!!! They have great smiles.

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  14. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Persimmon fudge, really? The potato casserole looks yummy!!! Seems like you are one who can just throw some things together without a recipe and it all turns out really good! What is the pre-school program? Your kids are so blessed to have you as their mom, homemade muffins to take to school, I would have given ANYTHING for that!!

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  15. AndreaSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    LOVE these! oh, I totally want a muffin now. Seriously. But I'll settle with my boxed pumpkin bread and Nutella I made last night. ;) Hope you're well, And gosh, the boys are huge! Growing so fast!

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  16. NancySeptember 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Fudge, yes, freeze. :)

    What are you going to do with yourself on your two mornings off, we all are wondering?

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  17. MistySeptember 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Pretty sure I've never even seen a persimmon before now. Wow... And as one who compulsively takes photos of everything I cook- i get it. :)

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  18. SarahSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Do you need a part time nanny? I would do that for you if I could eat your food and not have to cook...lol!!! Your boys are precious and the pictures of your food are super tempting!!!!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Thanks for stopping by to share memory. I think we will all remember where we were on that day.

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  20. Tina L. HookSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    There are some majorly good meals happening at your house. Yum. Love fresh from the garden goodness.

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  21. SafireSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Yep, fudge freezes great! Enjoy your few mornings alone!

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  22. JenSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    That casserole looks delicious!! I've said it once, but I am SO jealous of your garden!!

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  23. laughwithusblogSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Oh the potatoes look divine! Did you cook the potatoes first? I have frozen fudge; it comes out great. I'm jealous of all your cooking!

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  24. DeidreSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    That casserole looks totally delicious! And those muffins - perfection!

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  25. KatieSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Sounds like me cooking and taking pictures. I always freeze fudge because otherwise I eat WAY too much of it myself. Fresh and yummy again at a later date.

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  26. AngelaSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    The twins are so cute! I hope they are enjoying school!

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  27. TracieSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Those muffins look delicious. Do share the recipe!

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  28. LBBSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    That garden casserole look so yummy! You've been busy! I tend to freeze everything & hope I get to it later :)

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  29. Grumpy Grateful MomSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Such sweet photos of your boys! It's rare for me to get a shot without a messy face. I'm so interested to see how your watermelon jam turns out!

    And I've never had a persimmon before, but would love try them someday.

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  30. Valerie BoersmaSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Your boys are totally cute! If someone could figure out how to freeze time once in a while, that would really be something:)

    I owe you a convo too-and I'll try to catch up tomorrow:)

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  31. TiggerifficSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Your boys are growing up so fast. Glad to hear they are going to pre-school two days a week.. You will enjoy the queit.. Take sometime for yourself while they are gone and enjoy something you like to do.
    Have a great week-end.. Ta ta for now from Iowa:)

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  32. laughwithusblogSeptember 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I was inspired to make a potato casserole, but I didn't get your comment in time. I cooked the potatoes in the microwave then peeled and sliced them and baked them with cheese and butter. Yum! My family loved it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. Chatty CroneSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your cooking and picture taking and I am enjoying! sandie

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  34. SisterbrendaSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Yummy is all I can say....

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  35. Jenny @ Practically Perfect...September 14, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Late commenting, but oh my word! You have persimmons! Gah, I'm so jealous! I love persimmons and used to eat all sorts of persimmon goodies during the oh-so-short time when they were in season.

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