Category Archives: food

2016 Thanksgiving in Plymouth

Posted on 2016/11/27 by circuskitchen

November 24th 2016 2016-11-24 Thanksgiving in Plymouth [2:17]:   Thank you Auntie Liz for a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving this year. ♥ ♥ ♥                      

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The Elephant’s Shoulder

Posted on 2016/11/23 by circuskitchen

November 22nd 2016   A couple days before Thanksgiving my Dear Hubsand arrives home clutching an array of fresh ingredients loose in his hands; cauliflower, carrots, I don’t know what else.  Being that he is a chef  -THE Chef-  I … Continue reading →

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Child Test – ClaraJane

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

November 18th 2016 “Child test. No coaching. Just write down exactly what they say.”   1. What is your name?  ClaraJane 2. How old are you?  5 3. When is your birthday?    Eleven seven eleven. 4. How old is Mommy? … Continue reading →

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Sugar Skulls POOP-Style

Posted on 2016/11/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 6th 2016   My soul sister Oksana is among other things a spanish teacher originally from Cuba.  Every year she conducts a wonderful celebration of Dia de los Muertos with her students, including the decoration of sugar skulls … Continue reading →

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When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town

Posted on 2016/10/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 24th 2016   What a treat to have Auntie Lolo in town, even if for just one evening of her brief business trip to Boston. 2016-10-24 When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town [2:45]:           … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Trail Camping

Posted on 2016/10/10 by circuskitchen

Indiginous People’s Weekend, October 7-10th 2016 2016-10 Mohawk Trail Camping [8:36]:     Pictorial Review:      

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016   “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school.  “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement.  Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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Plain Jane Saturday

Posted on 2016/09/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 24th 2016 I’ve been desperate for life to slow down and have NOTHING HAPPEN for a while, so I could catch my breath.  And maybe stop taking so many damn photos all the time.  Thankfully this particular Saturday … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video: ClaraJane’s Acorn Mash

Posted on 2016/09/15 by circuskitchen

September 15th 2016 Preparing for her “Leader of the Day” kindergarden presentation, and in light of her irrepressible passion for acorns this fall, here is ClaraJane’s third instructional video to date.  (o: 2016-09-15 CJ’s ACORN MASH [55 seconds]:     … Continue reading →

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Camping Bumpkin – Ferryboat Fairies

Posted on 2016/08/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  August 10th 2016 Home from my gig with smooth enough transitions to catch an earlier Boston Harbor Ferry than expected. Daddy joins us tomorrow by shark or something we don’t know what. We’ll just have to camp and sea. … Continue reading →

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