Anthony Ciccarello
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  1. Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    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 minutes...

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    • dinner
    • seafood
    • holiday
    • appetizers

  2. Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts

    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 minutes...

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    • air fryer
    • dinner
    • vegetable
    • side dish

  3. Eggnog Punch

    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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    • drink
    • holiday
    • family recipe

  4. Wrapping up our first fostering experience

    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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    • personal
    • foster care
    • parenting

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

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    • ocean
    • sunset
    • landscape

  6. Creamy Torellini Soup

    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 time:...

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    • dinner
    • soup

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

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  8. Chocolate Pecan Pie

    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 white karo corn...

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    • pecan
    • pie
    • thanksgiving
    • dessert
    • family recipe

  9. Thanksgiving Stuffing

    A Ciccarello family thanksgiving favorite, this starts with a pre-made stuffing recipe and adds sausage, fruit, and eggs. Summary Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 stick of butter 1 large onion 2 apples 2 stalks of celery 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 12...

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    • thanksgiving
    • side dish
    • dinner
    • family recipe

  10. Pecan Tassies

    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 Shape into 12 balls Press...

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    • pecan
    • dessert
    • baking
    • family recipe

  11. 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 fun.

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    • foster care

  12. Things I'm learning as a new foster parent

    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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    • personal
    • foster care
    • parenting

  13. We've started our first placement

    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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    • foster care
    • personal

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

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    • nature
    • plants

  15. We're becoming foster parents

    I’m excited to announce that after 10 months of the certification process and years of discussion and planning Bekah and I have been licensed by the state of California to serve as foster parents. Since the earliest days of our marriage, we’ve discussed how we could care for children needing...

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    • personal
    • foster care

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