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Candy Roaster

Candy Roaster

A couple of people asked what a candy roaster was. A candy roaster is in the squash family from what I can tell. The North Carolina version is a light orange/peach color and can weigh up to 60 lbs. You can cook them just like a pumpkin or a squash. Split them open, scrape the seeds out of them and roast them in the oven. We puree the cooked inside and use it to make a casserole, souffle or pie. They have a sweeter taste than the other squash, or at least to me they do.

I found this website with a couple of recipes for the candy roaster. I have baked the first recipe and it was very yummy! I am looking forward to baking more with the candy roaster. My kids love it and think that it taste just like pumpkin pie when I make a souffle out of it.

Do you have any native veggies or fruits in your area that you enjoy cooking and baking with?

 

 

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Homeschool Science Fair

Homeschool Science Fair

My daughter participated in our homeschool group science fair this year. She did a project on air pressure. She was able to put a boiled egg into a bottle that the opening was smaller than the egg. The sire pressure sucked it into the bottle. It was pretty cool. Out of her group, she placed 3rd. I am very proud of her and what she accomplished. She has a chance now to go on to the Regional Science Fair in our area. That will be held on February. She is excited and we look forward to learning even more about air pressure.

 

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Homeschool Science Fair

Homeschool Science Fair

My daughter participated in our homeschool group science fair this year. She did a project on air pressure. She was able to put a boiled egg into a bottle that the opening was smaller than the egg. The sire pressure sucked it into the bottle. It was pretty cool. Out of her group, she placed 3rd. I am very proud of her and what she accomplished. She has a chance now to go on to the Regional Science Fair in our area. That will be held on February. She is excited and we look forward to learning even more about air pressure.

 

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Another Award!

Another Award!

Jenn, at Fresh Start Academy has give me the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you so much Jenn!! It is an honor to be thought of for an award.

Now what do I do? I have to:

*Thank the person who gave it to me: Thanks Jenn!!!

*Tell 7 things about myself:
1. I am 5’2
2. My favorite color is green
3. I love to read books
4. I would love to adopt a couple of children one day
5. I love to bake and cook for people
6. Coca Cola Classic is my all time favorite drink
7. I have natural blonde hair and blue eyes
(sorry, not very exciting! LOL)

*Select several newly discovered blogs (I am going to choose 7)
1. Goodeness Gracious
2. Hallee The Homemaker
3. Mustard Seeds
4. Mosaic of Grace
5. The Bona Fide Life
6. Stringbean 17
7. Pitter Patter Art

Thanks so much for this award Jenn!

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Another Award!

Another Award!

Jenn, at Fresh Start Academy has give me the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you so much Jenn!! It is an honor to be thought of for an award.

Now what do I do? I have to:

*Thank the person who gave it to me: Thanks Jenn!!!

*Tell 7 things about myself:
1. I am 5’2
2. My favorite color is green
3. I love to read books
4. I would love to adopt a couple of children one day
5. I love to bake and cook for people
6. Coca Cola Classic is my all time favorite drink
7. I have natural blonde hair and blue eyes
(sorry, not very exciting! LOL)

*Select several newly discovered blogs (I am going to choose 7)
1. Goodeness Gracious
2. Hallee The Homemaker
3. Mustard Seeds
4. Mosaic of Grace
5. The Bona Fide Life
6. Stringbean 17
7. Pitter Patter Art

Thanks so much for this award Jenn!

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