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Archive for June, 2011

Onion and Pepper Smothered Round Steak Pasta

Posted by Linny Best June - 30 - 2011 0 Comment
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Here’s the base recipe…and here’s the pasta recipe…sounds yummy!!

Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Penne

Posted by Linny Best June - 29 - 2011 0 Comment
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Melissa D’Arabian made my favorite meal for our family for her winning dish and debut of her show on Food Network…Rustic Lemon Chicken…so we are excited to try this recipe of hers as well! Ingredients 1 sweet onion, cut into wedges 1 medium zucchini, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, cheeks removed 1/2 pound button mushrooms, stemmed 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground  [ Read More ]

Both Ends Burning

Posted by Linny Best June - 28 - 2011 0 Comment
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When I was in college, I had a dream. Before Dale met me, he had a dream. When we started dating, we realized we had been having the same dream. Adoption. Not just any adoption, international adoption. We have had it on our hearts to adopt a sibling set from Ethiopia, Africa as long as we have been together. Our first step in that journey is to love that country  [ Read More ]

Meal Planning Monday

Posted by Linny Best June - 27 - 2011 0 Comment
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I’m doing it a little differently starting this week so that I can plan on making a trip to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday each week…we have bee ntwice in the past two weeks and we LOVE the Visalia Farmer’s Market! We are looking forward to traveling a little around the Valley visiting other Farmer’s Markets too…

The Many Faces of Lucy

Posted by Linny Best June - 25 - 2011 0 Comment
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Lucy typically has one facial expression…it’s her contemplative look, eyebrows curved inward and staring hard at something…but occasionally she will give us the treat of seeing many-a-facial expression in one sitting, as she did this afternoon for me while the boys were sleeping…girl time. This is Lucy…suprised…concerned…singing…overjoyed…saying “I’m done!”…and a few minutes later, Lucy’s sleeping face.

Two Months

Posted by Linny Best June - 23 - 2011 1 Comment
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I can’t believe she’s already two months! Shes a great baby…sleeps well, likes people, loves her big brother…she has a hard time in the evenings, once she’s ready for bed, there’s no stopping her, she needs that crib! She has the most beautiful smile and the once a day that it happens alot is my favorite moment of each day. She’s starting to make baby coos and noises and loves  [ Read More ]

Happy Father’s Day!!

Posted by Linny Best June - 19 - 2011 0 Comment
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Happy Father’s Day to the Dads in my life…Dale and my Daddy!! …

Mexican Shells

Posted by Linny Best June - 17 - 2011 0 Comment
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In the weeks after having baby Lucy, we had so many amazing friends bring us dinners. Our California community is an amazing thing! One night, a co-worker of mine made us a super easy and yummy meal…Mexican Stuffed Shells…and I HAD to ask for the recipe to share with you! So enjoy!! Ingrediants 24 cooked jumbo pasta shells 1 pound ground beef (or try ground turkey for a leaner choice)  [ Read More ]

Citrus Chicken Stir Fry

Posted by Linny Best June - 16 - 2011 0 Comment
Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry

Sounds yummy…

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

Posted by Linny Best June - 15 - 2011 0 Comment
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Caedmon LOVES Beef and Broccoli when we do Chinese take out. So I wanted to find a recipe to try it at home, and here it is!