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Fran
@gmafran.bsky.social
Retired Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Administrator. Wife, Mom, Gma, and Dog mom to Emma & Mac. Living life in Oregon.
Lamb Shanks and Northern White beans cooked in my Crock-Pot. A take on Julia Child's Lamb Roast and beans. Fall off the bone tender and delicious.

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January 31, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Hebrew National All Beef Hotdog topped with mustard and kraut on a homemade gluten free bun. So good!

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January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Thursday's dinner. Brined and air fried Pork chops, mashed potatoes, and sauteed zucchini topped with Parmesan and dill. Perfect after a busy day.

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January 30, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Tonight's dinner. Gluten free penne with vodka sauce topped with shrimp cooked scampi style. On the side, garlic toast and Caesar salad.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Someone gave herself a mud bath this afternoon.

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January 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Pizza Night. Italian sausage, red onion, yellow pepper, black olive, red sauce and cheese on a gf crust made using Caputo Fioreglut 1:1 flour.

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January 27, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Saturday night dinner. Chicken and Cheese enchiladas with honey butter corn.

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January 25, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Baking Day. For today's bake I made baguettes and hotdog and sandwich buns. Both made with gluten free Caputo.

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January 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The paper cup thief at work.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
This morning I baked 12 mini Bundt cakes topped with a rum glaze and toasted coconut. Perfect two bite treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Tried the viral Chicken Caesar Salad Smash tacos tonight. To change them up a bit I used blue corn tortillas. Husband topped his w/ croutons. On the side a blueberry, raspberry, and green grape fruit salad with a rose balsamic and honey vinaigrette. We enjoyed every bite.

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January 22, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Emma giving me a side eye and singing the song of her people. She's in a mood this morning.

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January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Detroit style pizza with mini pepperoni for dinner. The crust was made with Caputo Fioreglut gf flour. Delicious.

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January 20, 2026 at 2:44 AM
The cookie jar was empty so I made some chocolate chip cut out hearts decorated with vanilla cookie frosting and Valentine sprinkles. Subbed Cup4Cup 1:1 flour for the AP called for.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:44 PM
For dinner tonight I made Crepes. These were filled with Black Forest ham and Trader Joe's Gruyere and White Cheddar cheese and topped with a Dijon, Parmesan, and fresh thyme sauce. A simple tossed salad with a red wine vinegarette on the side. Delicious.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:46 AM
It's National Bagel Day. I made a dozen this morning.

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January 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Mac followed his dad out to our side yard this morning unbeknownst to him. This is him coming to our front door as seen on our Ring camera. By the time I got the notification Mac had taken himself on a neighborhood walk. Fortunately he was found within 1/2 hr. Scary😰
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January 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM
It's National Pastrami Sandwich Day. I baked a loaf of gluten free Mock Rye bread this morning to use on tonight's sandwiches. We are on team yellow mustard and pickles. Husband added Swiss on his. Potato salad & apples on the side.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Tried a new recipe for a chuck roast cooked in my Crock-Pot. Served with mashed potatoes & gravy and green beans. Husband made his into an open faced hot roast beef sandwich.

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January 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Mom made Island style pancakes topped with banana slices, chopped honey roasted macadamia nuts, and maple syrup this morning. Bacon on the side. She had dad give us each a plain pancake and no bacon. How rude.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Mac wishes his friends a Happy #Labrador Retriever Day.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Korean Sloppy Joe sandwiches, air fried shoestring potatoes, and celery stuffed with an Asian flavored cream cheese filling. For dessert, spice cake with a vanilla American Buttercream frosting
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January 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Brined pork chops, dressing made on the stovetop (not the brand) with pears, celery, onion and typical seasonings, gravy, buttered green beans, and applesauce. Perfect choice for a rainy night in the PNW.

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#winterdinner
January 7, 2026 at 2:26 AM
The Princess Emma is napping 😴 this morning.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Easy Monday dinner. Barbecue sauced and baked Hassleback Kielbasa, green & yellow beans with baby carrots and cheesy creamed potato chunks.

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January 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM