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The Minecrafter’s Cookbook: Dirt Block Fudge

Alistaire picked out The Minecrafter's Cookbook (An Unofficial Cookbook) at the library because what kid doesn't love Minecraft? He went through the book and picked out a couple of recipes to cook for culinary purposes. The book was published in 2018, so is six years old, but still relevant for fans of the game. It… Continue reading The Minecrafter’s Cookbook: Dirt Block Fudge

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The No-Fuss Bread Machine Cookbook: Soft Egg Bread

I recently saw a cookbook that grabbed my attention: The No-Fuss Bread Machine Cookbook: Hands-Off Recipes For Perfect Homemade Bread. It's been out for a few years, so I am glad I came across it. When life gets busy, our bread machine is my savior. Putting the ingredients in, walking away while I homeschool the… Continue reading The No-Fuss Bread Machine Cookbook: Soft Egg Bread

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Roasted Egyptian Potatoes with Onions and Peppers – Homeschooling Project

Our youngest is in 6th grade, and his homeschooling curriculum includes a social studies book where, with each chapter, he covers a new region. In each region, he has choices of further studying of that country. It often includes where the student researches and makes a meal from the region. We went to the library… Continue reading Roasted Egyptian Potatoes with Onions and Peppers – Homeschooling Project

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Great Depression Era Recipes: My Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

I know as a child I saw the original book of My Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (and it was an antique by then): My Mom had friends who were off-grid homesteaders who lived up in the foothills. Living their best early 80's hippy lifestyle. She was also friends with elder ladies who had vast… Continue reading Great Depression Era Recipes: My Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

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Teach Baking to a Teenager: Making a Birthday Cake

Our middle son has been interested in cooking and baking for a few years. He is 13 now and fully capable in the kitchen now. Our oldest son had his birthday this week, and W asked if he could make the cake. Which...why not? We had been walking by the bakery in the regionally local… Continue reading Teach Baking to a Teenager: Making a Birthday Cake