One of the main reasons I took a sewing class this year was to be able to make Halloween costumes for my kids. I learned the basics and made a few things, but the time had come for me to stop making place mats for the house and start making costumes.
I thought this would be a perfect way to start off Halloween. Pumpkin pancakes with Halloween faces >:Â This recipe called for only 6 Tbs pumpkin puree, so I put in half of the can. I also doubled the cinnamon and cut the ginger in half. Because of the added pumpkin these weren’t so light and fluffy. They were nice and moist which we really liked. And Ellie especially loved the faces.
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You can find a lot of innovative pasta recipes now using soba noodles, but traditionally, it’s eaten plain with a dipping broth. We had two broths, one being the typical soy sauce based “men-tsuyu”(麺ã¤ã‚†) and the other a walnut and miso based one Aya’s mom bought to try. She topped the noodles with sesame seeds and nori seaweed. This was so simple and delicious.
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Soba Noodles
All you do is boil the noodles according the directions on the package, and then dip them in the sauce. (The sauce we had came with the noodles).
What a difference this journey has been.
Chloe Miki.
I am actually cherishing all the little things.
Putting my face right up to hers and smelling her sweet milk breathe. (I literally put my nose right in front of her mouth) Feeling the full, softness of her cheeks against my lips when I kiss them over and over. How her entire body nestles right into the cradle of my arm. The weight and warmth of her tiny body resting on my chest. Washing off the lint that collects in her neck folds. Watching her eyelashes grow longer each day. Noticing the shade of brown her hair is in the sunlight.(it’s lighter than her sister’s) Feeling her strong grip around my finger. How she rolls her eyes right before she passes out in her milk coma. The adorable blister on her upper lip from nursing. The way she curls up the corner of her mouth to give me the sweetest smile. All her coos, squeaks, grunts, and even her cries. I LOVE THEM ALL.
I’ve been doing more pumpkin recipes lately, but wanted to switch over to some apple ones. I liked these because they weren’t too sweet and a little healthier than some of the other recipes. But they were a little heavy on the cloves. I would cut the clove amount in half for next time. And I would definitely make these again.
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