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This Fantastic Friday, I’m Becoming My Grandma Hess
Tomorrow the Man of Steel and I are taking Mom to a family reunion where many cousins will gather to catch up on each other's lives and to reminisce about our parents and grandparents. As we talk, the realization will come upon many of us, myself included, that we are...
Red Thai Soup with Ginger Meatballs
June isn't usually considered soup weather. But I'd been wanting to try this recipe for Red Thai Soup with Ginger Meatballs ever since a friend posed it on Facebook. The ingredient list included fresh parsley, basil, and cilantro, all of which are ready for harvesting...
Top Ten June Blessings
Life's been rough at our house lately. So I'm fighting discouragement and a tendency to dwell on what's wrong in my world by giving thanks for the small and good blessings that are part of each day. 10. The weather's been so pleasant, we've hardly needed to turn on...
The Man of Steel, St. Fred, and Wednesday with Dorothy
Since the news broke that Fred Hoiberg resigned as head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team to lead the Chicago Bulls, I've been surprised by how many people have asked how the Man of Steel is dealing with the news. I had no idea so many people knew about...
Chicken Mint Ice Cream: Fantastic Friday’s Flavor of the Week
For the past 3 weeks I've been living a double life. Outside I look like a mild-mannered Iowan going about her business. But inside I'm an intrepid, rookie country school teacher solving mysteries in the wilds of northwest South Dakota. So when I ran across this June...
Healthy Chicken Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce
The beginnings of this week's dish can be traced to a recipe called Healthy Veggie Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce. The ingredient list for the peanut sauce made my mouth water, but I knew the Man of Steel wouldn't go for the tofu, so I used chicken instead. Also, I...