We are gearing up for a wonderful holiday season at the Chino House. I haven’t pulled the decorations out yet but I am doing a lot of preparing on paper and in my heart. We’re so excited this year because our church theme for this Christmas is the Advent Conspiracy. … Continue reading
We’re in a frenzy around here getting ready for the holidays! We head to my sister’s house on odd years. The picture below is from 2005. The sweatshirt Cole is wearing is in Simon’s suitcase this time…sigh. In between packing the car, I’ve been bookmarking links and pinning pictures like … Continue reading
Chilaquiles are the Mexican equivalent of lasagna, according to Crescent Dragonwagon. This casserole is similar to making a pan of enchiladas, only easier since you just layer the tortillas like pasta. Since this version is vegetarian, if you can open cans, you can make it. Easy peasy. I served … Continue reading
Somehow in the busy, busy, busy of the fall, I neglected to mention here on the blog that through a whirlwind of emails, phone calls, conversations and prayers, the Chino House added another member to our family for the school year. Vitara (we call her Tara, for short) came to … Continue reading
Conversation overheard at this week’s football game: My mom: What did y’all eat for dinner tonight? Ben: Lentil Pot Pie My mom: Hmmm, how was that? Ben: no answer Mary Polly: Interesting. Translation: I am a filo dough amateur. My filo crust top on this dish never crisped. I went … Continue reading
