Homemade Lemonade, Made by Theo & Iris, 2021

 July 2nd, 2021: Josie's 37th Birthday

Simpson's & Reynolds' in Chilton before Camp Damascus

1-1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice

5 cups cold water

1-1/2 c. sugar

2 lemon wedges for garnish, *Optional

Ice

1. Combine the lemon juice, water, and sugar into a pitcher.
2. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Add Ice and lemon garnish.  Enjoy!

Rob's Kale Chips

1. Lots of Kale
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
3. Massage kale well/fully with olive oil
4. Sprinkle with garlic salt (not too crazy)
5. Bake 10-14 minutes, depending on the oven.

Geode Cookies, Vera Inspired.

Click for link to recipe, HERE.

Inspired by Vera; requested as her 5th grade birthday cake!

June 14, 2021.

Cheesy Tater Tot & Egg Casserole, Great breakfast/brunch option.

 

Iris' 1st Communion.  May 2nd, 2021.

Recipe posted on Iris 9th birthday, a few weeks later when it was tested!

"Cheesy Tots"

1-32 oz. pkg. frozen potato tots

10 large eggs

6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

1/2 c. whole milk

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

*chopped chives/Ketchup for garnish/serving.

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Lightly coat 7 x 11 in. baking dish with cooking spray
3. Place tots in 2 even layers
4. Whisk together: eggs, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour mixture over tots
6. Bake until mix is set and cheese is golden brown, about 1 hour.

*Let stand 10 minutes and serve with chopped chives (garnish) & ketchup.

NOTE: I modified the amount, and did half of all the amounts in a pie dish; baking @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes.  You can mess with it based on your time and crowd size.