This week's question is, "How many times have you read the WTM?"

I read the first edition back in 1999, then ten years later with the 2009 edition. :)

Thank you for starting this thread! :)

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This is how Dh and I taught Dd to read... Pre K Years How to Teach Your Baby to Read by Glen Doman Alpha Phonics by Samuel Blumfeld Dr. Seuss books and Dick and Jane readers Elementary Years Color Phonics by Alpha Omega Publishing Complete Book of Phonics Plaid Phonics by Modern Curriculum Press Starfall Phonics Using picture books, Dick and Jane Readers, modern classic children's books (Such as Beverly Cleary's Ramona series) and classic literature as readers. When OPGTTR was published I did peruse it to make sure we hadn't missed anything. :)

My wing-backed chair in our sunroom. :)

A few years back I read "The Abolition of Man" by C.S. Lewis. The book resonated with me, hence the quote on my signature line from Lewis. :)

This week's recipe is macaroni and cheese. Bon Appetit! :) Macaroni and Cheese 2 cups macaroni cooked and drained. (I prefer Barilla or Creamette.) 2 tablespoons oil 1 (12oz) can evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups milk 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I prefer Sargento.) 1/4 cup melted butter Spray Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Toss cooked macaroni and 2 tablespoons oil. Add all remaining ingrediants. Pour into the greased Crockpot. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir occassionally.

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This week's question is, "What is the significance of your signature line?" :)

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I purchased a package of Canadian Bacon in the meat section of the grocery store. :)

It prevents the potatoes from turning a grayish/brown as they cook.

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With the arrival of fall I decided to begin a new tradition, one new crockpot recipe a week. Each week I will post the recipe for you to try. Bon Appetit! :) Creamy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham 2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium) 1 small onion 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup of chopped ham 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Pare and thinly slice potatoes. Toss slices in 1 cup water and cream of tartar. Drain. Put half of sliced potatoes in greased Crockpot. Top with half of onion slices, ham, flour, salt and pepper. Add remaining sliced potatoes, ham and onions. Sprinkle with remaining flour. Add butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or on high 3-4 hours. Add cheese 30 minutes before serving. Double recipe for 5 quart model.

If you take a look at Almanzo's diet in the book "Farmer Boy" it pretty much sums up the table fare I had as a child growing up. Our familly tastes are eclectic, Chinese being at the top of the list along with Indian. We rarely eat the farm food fare I described from childhood. My parents continued eating the same farm food until they passed on. Dh's parents are of the same mindset. :)

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The Stig! :lol: In reality we use secular materials.

As a homeschooler where do you receive your support from? Online, community group or co-op? :)

The crock my parents had was opened to the air. I placed a dinner plate and tea towel over it to keep out the insects, since it was late July when I was making kraut. The pounder I used had a handle which branched out into a cylinder shape. I think it belonged to my great grandparents in the 1800's. I only pounded the top of the kraut. Keep me posted on how it turns out! :)

:iagree: I was previewing this series online recently. Excellent material as always from K12. :)

Sweet Potato Casserole 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes mashed (Approximately 5 sweet potatoes) 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup millk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl, combined mashed potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Break up any chunks of sweet potato with your spoon. Mixture should be smooth. In a separate bowl, use fingers to combine flour, brown sugar, melted butter and peacans for the topping. Set aside. Spoon sweet potato mixture into an oven safe dish and sprinkle pecan mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until sweet potatoes are warmed through and the topping has formed a crust. Bon Appetit! :)