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This is the Hoesterey family breakfast bake. It’s extra eggy and the green chilies adds a nice mild heat. Summary Prep Time: 15 minutes + 4 hours set time Cook Time: 55 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 8 slices sour dough bread 2 cups sharp cheese, grated 2...

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My family loves to eat these Christmas eve. It’s a simple recipe but the key is not over-cooking the scallops. I’m still working out the timing but we like the bacon a little crispier so I recommend doing a thinner cut. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20...

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We got an air fryer for christmas and this was one of the first meals we made. I started with a few reference recipes but adjusted the time and seasoning We’ll have to experiment with larger portions to see if the air fryer has space. Summary Prep Time: 5...

recipe air fryer dinner vegetable sides

This simple recipe is family favorite over the holidays. Ingredients Ginger ale Eggnog Vanilla Ice Cream Cinnamon Directions Combine ginger ale and eggnog in a large container Add scoops of vanilla ice cream Sprinkle cinnamon on top

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After six weeks together our first foster kiddos were able to return to live with family members while their parent’s case continues to progress. This is great news for the kids as it will allow them to stay connected with their relatives. Throughout this journey, we were relieved to see...

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Loved getting to watch more sunsets this month. The ocean can be so calming.

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This recipe from Damn Delicious was made for us by someone in our foster care group during our first placement. We loved it so much we’ve made it again ourselves. To leave more broth, we’ve increased the amount of liquids from the original. Summary Prep time: 5 minutes Cook...

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Got a chance to walk around downtown San Diego and take in the sunshine last month.

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This is a Hoesterey family recipe from Bekah’s Nana. Bekah has made this the past few Thanksgivings and it’s always a hit. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 3 eggs 1 cup...

recipe pecan pie thanksgiving dessert family recipe

A Ciccarello family thanksgiving favorite, this stuffing recipe starts with pre-made stuffing and adds sausage and fruit. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 12 oz. Pepperidge farm stuffing bag 1 stick of butter 2 cups chicken broth 1 lb sausage...

recipe thanksgiving side dish dinner family recipe

Hoesterey family recipe from Betty Moran (friend of Bekah’s Noonie) Summary Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 12 tassies Base Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 3oz pkg cream cheese 1/2 c butter Base Directions Soften butter & cream cheese Blend Add flour...

recipe pecan dessert family recipe

We had a lot of fun taking the kiddos to the children’s museum last weekend. They both especially loved the big slides. This is probably not what people would guess when he says he painted a truck. Belly slides are just as...

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After several weeks, our crash course in parenting has continually thought me new things. There are a lot of parenting lessons I’ve seen played out in other’s homes. But being now being the parent has really brought a lot of those into focus. Gains Our foster care certification process had...

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A couple weeks ago, Bekah and I accepted our first foster placement of two young kiddos; a five-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl. They are beautiful kids who love to have fun. They also have been through a lot, both in life and now being separated from their family. We...

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Even the desert can be beautiful. Often life still thrives in its own unique way.

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