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It’s Sukkot and that means lots of gathering together to eat all those special things we don’t normally eat. Like these two dishes.
I loosely based my pumpkin parfait on this recipe. I substituted granola for the Graham crackers and dark Mexican style caramel sauce for the Torani’s. It was a smashing success and no leftovers.
For the Snickers salad I used this recipe. I know, I know, you can’t believe I made a dish with candy bars in it. What can I say, Alaska changes you. I portioned this one out so everyone got a little, so we actually had a bit of leftovers. I hid them in the fridge so the kids don’t know.
Tonight we’re having a Mexican themed taco night. I’m off the hook for dessert but I’m making a few savoury dishes like halibut mango ceviche and cilantro lime slaw.
Happy Sukkot!
Since I took a posting sabbatical for most of 2018-2019, I thought I’d dedicate a couple posts to catch y’all up.
Some highlights from 2019.
Outside the Salty Dawg Saloon, Homer AK, after our kayaking trip.
Playing our grown up dreidle challenge game at Hanukkah.
He said he could eat the whole 5# block of cheese!
My little flower.
Visiting my Rickerd in the hospital after his aneurism surgery in August.
Pesach.
My holiday wreath at the office, Central Peninsula Advocacy Center.
Mark enjoying his 2nd, or 3rd? Childhood. What a sport he is! 
Lil Bit and the star of Willy Wonka.
Lil Bit & Lil Mister playing at Little Puffins.
Me & Lil Bit. She sure is growing up.
Our kayaking trip out of Homer.
Lil Bit and her violin instructor at Odies Deli, for a recital.
Thing 1 and her boyfriend at Pesach.
Her first formal recital.
Shirley Mae came to visit me! What a special treat!
Yom Kippur with Mark & Laquita.
Pirate’s 23rd Psalm driftwood art. Gifted to me by my fellow piratty dreadie at heart. 
Pesach flowers.
All spiffy!
Me and my girl at Salmonfest. 
Our violins.
Thing 1’s art entry for the Nenana Ice Classic.
Pretty lil butterfly at Mom’s house.
He wanted to be in the picture too.
Fishcamp sunset.
These two…
Lil Mister’s new Play-Doh set, he said look Mom, it’s you, she has dreadlocks!
Glorious cheese and fruit trays made by Mo.
Sukkot campfire.
Thing 1’s first multimedia art project.
Just us gals at our holiday party.
Hanging with my chicks at their birthday party.
Working on my copper salmon for the Kenai River Festival recycled art show.
Thing 1 helping my on a tile job.
Thing 1 with her new bunny “Francis” Franny, or bad bunny as I call her.
Solstice Sister’s dinner at Princess Lodge above Cooper Landing.
A glorious fire at Mo’s.
Miss Jane trying to infect Lil Mister with the bug.
Fun at Salmonfest.
Solstice Sisters dinner at Shawna’s before Niki leaves.
Wine & paint for Elaina’s birthday.
Fierce ninja warrior. He cracked his head open roughhousing with his brother. This child goes not do well with blood.
She wanted to try curly hair, so her sister put her up in rollers. Cute, but too much work.
Passing the time before our plane arrives. Our family trip to Kansas & Georgia to see family.
Epic ice unicorn. We had some killer icicles this winter.
Practice makes perfect.
Rock climbers out at Gray Cliffs.
Truth!
Dean’s siblings & Lil Mister in Georgia.
Solstice Sisters Fourth of July cookout. Photo bomber Thing 2.
Thing 2 learning to tape & mud. Working on the girl’s new room.Whew, what a upload of photos!
Some highlights from 2019.
Outside the Salty Dawg Saloon, Homer AK, after our kayaking trip.Playing our grown up dreidle challenge game at Hanukkah.He said he could eat the whole 5# block of cheese!My little flower.Visiting my Rickerd in the hospital after his aneurism surgery in August.Pesach.My holiday wreath at the office, Central Peninsula Advocacy Center.Mark enjoying his 2nd, or 3rd? Childhood. What a sport he is! Lil Bit and the star of Willy Wonka.Lil Bit & Lil Mister playing at Little Puffins.Me & Lil Bit. She sure is growing up.Our kayaking trip out of Homer.Lil Bit and her violin instructor at Odies Deli, for a recital.Thing 1 and her boyfriend at Pesach.Her first formal recital.Shirley Mae came to visit me! What a special treat!Yom Kippur with Mark & Laquita.Pirate’s 23rd Psalm driftwood art. Gifted to me by my fellow piratty dreadie at heart. Pesach flowers.All spiffy!Me and my girl at Salmonfest. Our violins.Pretty lil butterfly at Mom’s house.He wanted to be in the picture too.Fishcamp sunset.These two…Lil Mister’s new Play-Doh set, he said look Mom, it’s you, she has dreadlocks!Glorious cheese and fruit trays made by Mo.Sukkot campfire.Thing 1’s first multimedia art project.Just us gals at our holiday party.Hanging with my chicks at their birthday party.Working on my copper salmon for the Kenai River Festival recycled art show.Thing 1 helping my on a tile job.Thing 1 with her new bunny “Francis” Franny, or bad bunny as I call her.Solstice Sister’s dinner at Princess Lodge above Cooper Landing.A glorious fire at Mo’s.Miss Jane trying to infect Lil Mister with the bug.Fun at Salmonfest.Solstice Sisters dinner at Shawna’s before Niki leaves.Wine & paint for Elaina’s birthday.Fierce ninja warrior. He cracked his head open roughhousing with his brother. This child goes not do well with blood.She wanted to try curly hair, so her sister put her up in rollers. Cute, but too much work.Passing the time before our plane arrives. Our family trip to Kansas & Georgia to see family.Epic ice unicorn. We had some killer icicles this winter.Practice makes perfect.Rock climbers out at Gray Cliffs.Truth!Dean’s siblings & Lil Mister in Georgia.Solstice Sisters Fourth of July cookout. Photo bomber Thing 2.Thing 2 learning to tape & mud. Working on the girl’s new room.Whew, what a upload of photos! Yesterday we were preparing for our Rosh Hashanah service, and having all these fresh local apples, we decided to make some apple prints!
It was chaotic, messy fun. In other words, normal arts and crafts time around here.
Each kiddo, and me too of course, printed two cards. We had fun being creative. And it’s always fun to see how each of the kids has a different interpretation on the assignment.
For my student taking botany (Lil Bit) this is her instruction on how to do specimen prints (with ink instead). I’m sure she’ll have an entire notebook filled with leaf prints by the end of the school year.
We went on to create some delicious salads to share at our service. I made this one because I love quinoa salads and this salad with kale instead of spinach (because that’s what I had!). Both were delicious and will be added to our regular menu.
Our service was lovely, adorned with beautiful sunflower bouquets! And delicious food of course. And we begin another year! L’Shana Tova!
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