“There's naught as nice as th' smell o' good clean earth, except th' smell o' fresh growin' things when th' rain falls on 'em.” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden I have been a little absent lately. I apologize. I’ve had a lot on my plate. Spring is wonderful but it has brought a … Continue reading My Secret Garden
There is a phenomenon. A possessing of children in households everywhere. You may be tempted to give in. It seems harmless at first. It may even seem educational, a great science project or sensory experiment. You would be wrong. I’m here to warn you before you make the same mistake I did. The harmless will … Continue reading The Dark Side of Slime
These granola bars are really, truly the best, most addictive things you can possibly make in less than 10 minutes. I’m not kidding. You’ll probably hate me because you won’t be able to resist them. There are so many ways you can make them your favorite. They can be as healthy, or unhealthy, as you … Continue reading DIY Granola Bars
Mmmm, nothing like the smell of muffins fresh from the oven. We like banana muffins here. And by we, I mean the kids. I try other types but they never go over as well. Remember the muffins I told about last week? This particular recipe is a family secret and, since we’re practically family now, … Continue reading Everyone’s Banana Muffins
Bread is the staff of life.— English ProverbCited as“The proverb was first recorded in 1638 in Penkethman, Artachthos” in Martin H. Manser, The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs (2007), 33. I love, love, love to experiment in the kitchen. Everything about cooking, about baking is science. It's all about denaturing proteins, chemical reactions, fermentation. … Continue reading The Science of Baking
These three. They are my greatest experiment. What will work? What won’t? What can I teach them? What will they teach me? They are undefined variables. Each new day is an opportunity to love, cherish and model the skills they will need to continue the experiment themselves. They also create laundry, so much laundry. The … Continue reading My Greatest Experiment
"You look at science (or at least talk of it) as some sort of demoralizing invention of man, something apart from real life, and which must be cautiously guarded and kept separate from everyday existence. But science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated." -Rosalind Franklin (25 July 1920 - 16 April 1958) This … Continue reading The Experiment Begins
The Science of My Life 