Author: jennthompson

Oddly, it was getting the BoyBun’s teeth brushed. It was really weird because he has been happy to do it lately. And usually avoidant to do other things that he was happy to do yesterday … but the teeth. It comes and goes for him. As he loses baby teeth, there is a definite little… Continue reading What’s your biggest victory yesterday?

That’s easy. Porterhouse. Medium rare. Sauteed mushrooms. Mashed potatoes. Caesar salad with real bacon and actual parm, not pretend bits. With a pint of Guinness. Scratch chocolate cake and a BIG glass of full fat milk for dessert. … oh wait … that’s my favourite like full meal … um … for just a single… Continue reading What’s your favourite dish?

I am always reading like five books. Right now is no different. I am still reading UnderTheDome, I always pick one fiction and barely ever get through it. I am also reading Autism Breakthrough. The Comedy Bible. Stop Spinning, Start Breathing. And a big book of Bukowski sits beside my bed. I wanted to finish… Continue reading What book are you reading right now?

Everyday. But not the Buddy Holly version. The Aaron Epse version. It’s beautiful. The words, obviously, are beautiful. And the thought of the song has always been beautiful. I just happen to *really* enjoy the way this particular version is arranged.

So many answers for this one. I will stick to the most obvious and evident. It’s Lillian. She’s really quite beautiful and brilliant. Challenging to parent, of course, but really … she is an increasingly impressive being at the same time. She handles a lot, with grace. And she keeps trying at things that I… Continue reading Someone who inspires you and why.

Pickled Red Cabbage2 c. shredded red cabbage2/3 c. rice wine vinegar2/3 c. white vinegar1/2 c. sugar1/2 tsp. red chili flakes2 cloves garlic Sriracha Mayo1 c. mayonnaise1 tbsp Thai chili sauce, such as Sriracha 2 tsp. lemon juice Crab Cakes1 lb lump/backfin crab meat8 oz (1/2 lb) jumbo lump crab meat1 1/2 c. breadcrumbs1 1/2 c.… Continue reading CrunchyCrab PotPatties

1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour1 1/4 c. crushed graham crackers1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1 egg2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 c. budter, softened1/3 c. white sugar1/3 c. brown sugar1/4 c. grated chocolate Filling32 ounces cream cheese1 1/4 c. white sugar4 eggs3/4 c. sour cream1/2 c. heavy cream2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.… Continue reading Chronic CheeseCake Bites

1/2 c. budter3/4 c. brown sugar1/2 c. white sugar2 tsp. vanilla2 eggs1 1/2 c. flour1/2 c. cocoa1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1 c. *chips* package of Hershey’s Kisses Preheat over to 350 degrees F.Beat budter, sugars, vanilla and eggs until fluffy.Add dry ingredients. Blend well.Stir in *chips*Drop by rounded teaspoons onto parchment lined cookie sheet.Bake… Continue reading KissCookies

1 c. budter, softened3/4 c. white sugar3/4 c. brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract3/4 c. smooth peanut butter1/3 c. cocoa powder1 tsp. baking soda2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips1 c. peanut butter chips10 peanut butter cups (or 25 mini cups) cut into pieces1 c. mini peanut butter cups Preheat over to 350… Continue reading Chocolate PeanutBudter Cup Cookies

1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour1 1/4 c. crushed graham crackers1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1 egg2 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 c. budter, softened1/3 c. white sugar1/3 c. brown sugar1/4 c. grated chocolatemini marshmallows HotCocoa Kisses (made by Hershey’s) Mix together flour, grated chocolate, salt, baking soda and crushed graham crackers. Set aside.In bowl of stand mixer,… Continue reading S’Medible