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Author Archives: Modern Wife
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe on Weather.com
Funny I was just thinking about whether or not I want to bring my ice cream maker to the Philippines, when I got an email that my Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe is featured on Page 4 of Weather.com’s article, “10 … Continue reading
There’s no place like home
This Christmas was a challenge for my family. We had to move out of our home in November because of a mold issue in the house that was making us ill. My mother offered us my childhood home in the … Continue reading
Sweet Potato Marshmallow (and how to make Thanksgiving Dinner from Scratch)
Ever since I learned how to cook a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from my husband’s grandmother, I’ve been cooking and serving the same special meal my family looks forward to year after year. This year’s menu is no different. I keep … Continue reading
Dia delos Muertos Altar
We set up a Dia delos Muertos altar in our fireplace: sugar skulls, skeletons, marigold, photos of our beloved dead ones, toys, pumpkins, pumpkin seeds and jack o’ lantern. A lush celebration of life and death.
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Roasting is my favorite way of making pumpkin puree. Not only is it the easiest way to do it, but oven heat also preserves the pumpkin’s sweet flavor. A pound is equal to a cup of pumpkin puree. I needed … Continue reading
A Child’s Creation Story
Shortly after I gave birth I wrote a very intimate account of my home birth story. When my daughter was about five, I wrote another piece to contribute to my midwife’s website, Fruits of Labor. I hope you enjoy it. … Continue reading
How Does Your Garden Groove?
Vacation comes, school is out Summer ends, year in, year out. -Neil Young I can’t believe the summer went by so fast. This summer marks Malaya’s first theatre production. My baby girl is all grown up and onstage! Here is … Continue reading
A Beautiful Truth
Set aside an hour and a half of your time to watch this movie. It could change your life. It did mine.
The Pretzel Fairies
What do you do with two 6-year-olds on a misty Sunday afternoon? Make pretzels! It’s so easy making pretzel dough on the breadmaker. And after seeing me make spider-shaped pretzels, the girls, still wearing their fairy wings, took over with … Continue reading
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