Category Archives: food

Cambridge Wildlife Arts Episode 1: Cardinals!

Posted on 2021/04/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 28th 2021 What’s red and black—but sometimes peachy brown? On this first episode, meet an animal neighbor that’s easy to spot, and a local biologist, Dr. Scott V. Edwards, who knows all about it. Hosted by Jenny the … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Sharing is Caring

Posted on 2021/04/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 2nd 2021 . AT RISE: Girl is sitting at Boy’s desk. Boy is standing next to her. They are engrossed in Minecraft on the computer. Kitten is along for the ride. BOY: [Snags a couple oyster crackers from … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Why Me Cold

Posted on 2021/03/29 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 29th 2021 . AT RISE: It’s morning in the distance learning homeschool. Mom is crossing the room from the kitchen when Boy stands up from his desk. BOY: Haha, I just figured out why I’m cold. [Heads towards … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Food: Legacy Pie Day

Posted on 2021/03/14 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 14th 2021 ~ aka: 3.14 ~ aka: “Pi” . Legacy heirloom ancestral heritage generational resurrection pie! . When I get back from my gig the hubsand and ankle biters are all in the kitchen, baking. Chef Daddy is … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: The Most Boring Mom in the World

Posted on 2021/03/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 11th 2021 AT RISE: Boy is showing Mom his hand drawn Dungeons & Dragons map at the dinner table. CJ is sitting next to her. MOMB: Man! How do you have time to draw all that when you’re … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Food: Chinese Take Out

Posted on 2021/03/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 7th 2021 . AT RISE: Dad is laid out on the floor of the living room with a pulled back. Kids are doing stuff and mom comes out of the kitchen. MOM: Well kids, daddy’s back is out, … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Food: An Offer I Can’t Refuse

Posted on 2021/02/28 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 28th 2021 . Boy *insists* on making me Breakfast in Bed this morning! When he first offers, I say “Thank you but I’d rather get up and come be with the family.” He says, “No I just really … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Food: Biscuits and Gravy

Posted on 2021/02/24 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 23rd 2021 . Chef Daddy calls this, “Biscuits and Gravy.” . It looks like “Chicken and Asparagus” to me, but what do I know? . . . Don’t get me wrong, there certainly was both biscuits AND gravy … Continue reading →

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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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