Category Archives: Corona Quarantine

Adventures in Food: The Flesh Wound of Omelettes

Posted on 2021/02/19 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 19th 2021 . Gavin was pretty pleased at making his own omelette today, as he should be. He didn’t even fret that a hole was exploding out the side of it. He said; “This is the ‘Just a … Continue reading →

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Just Saying… and Adventures in Food

Posted on 2021/02/15 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 14th 2021 It’s worth noting that I am spoiled and also had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. It starts when I run head first into this lovely man, sporting two drinks that are, well, red. #AdventuresinFood . As if … Continue reading →

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CJ’s Valentine Tour

Posted on 2021/02/14 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 14th 2021 . One advantage about losing all your work to the pandemic is more time for the kids. On this day we manage to drive our daughter around town to bring Valentines to a few friends. . … Continue reading →

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You Don’t *Censure* People for Inciting Insurrection that Kills

Posted on 2021/02/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 13th 2021 . McConnell: ‘That guy whose acquittal I just orchestrated is guilty as hell!’ Pelosi: .

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Look at That Cat: Domestic Sports

Posted on 2021/02/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 13th 2021 . So what if I should be embarrassed by how much of the day is spent looking at our cats and making up dumb stuff about them. What can I say; it’s CircusKitchen Quarantine. . . … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Cooking Cookies with Her Class

Posted on 2021/02/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 12th 2021 . . Today marks the third time ClaraJane’s 4th + 5th grade class has made cookies “together.” . The recipe is “Jam Ribbon Cookies,” although CJ made hers with chocolate. Here it is: COOKIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2C … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Dispatches From a Friday

Posted on 2021/02/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 12th 2021 1) A moment of food-inspired joy for my son who is having an otherwise stressful morning in class; and not because he has a towel on his head. He showered and washed his hair this morning … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Banana Bread

Posted on 2021/02/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 9th 2021 . On this (first ever second presidential impeachment) day, I managed to make banana bread for my Distance Learners. . . This is about all I’m good for, in terms of proctoring L’Ecole a la Maison; … Continue reading →

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A Tail of Three Kitties

Posted on 2021/02/08 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 8th 2021 . My Monday Morning. Aka; “Getting Up Is Hard To Do.” . My bed runneth over.

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Adventures in Food: Paul’s Superbowl Spread

Posted on 2021/02/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 7th 2021 He spread a tarp over the ottoman so we could crouch around at the base of the Altar (TV). . . The little pulled-pork sandwiches on sweet hawaiian rolls were so amazing; to be honest they … Continue reading →

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