Ode to homeschooling

For the past few weeks we've been listening to some beautiful music around here.  Thanks to the homeschool co-op class that Amelia's been taking.  She got her recorder last Christmas and I've been meaning to get her into lessons.   Then when we looked at all the classes that would be coming up in the fall we saw that someone from the Reno Philharmonic was teaching a class on recorder.  It was so meant to be.

We've been working with beads lately.  These Indian glass beads are sold in bulk and are just about the most gorgeous things for kids to work with.  We sort the beads into different colors and shapes then create pieces of art with them.

We had crockpot Greek Stew last night for dinner.   I love that when I make something in the crockpot, the yummy scents start wafting through the house and eventually the kids start talking about dinner.  I like that.

Crockpot Greek Stew

• 2 cups delicata squash, cubed
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 1 large zucchini cubed
• several tomatoes diced
• 2 cups chopped carrots (or another substitute)
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 4 cups broth (I used mushroom)
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• salt and pepper

Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.  I actually cooked it on high for 4 hours because I started late.  When done, top with feta and serve over rice (or couscous if you aren't gluten-intolerant).

 

Comments

[grace]

Lovely days!

[kerry]

Sounds like you are having so much fun over there! I love those glass beads. How lovely for them to be using real ones. I just cooked up the last of my delicata squash tonight and now I am so sad that I missed using it for this recipe. I'll have to look for some more! It sounds wonderful and I am always looking for another good crockpot recipe!

[Earth Mama]

Oh yum, another recipe that sounds delicious.

I can't find an email, but I wanted to check and see if you were still interested in the seed swap. I am amidst the info compiling and didn't want to leave anyone out who expressed interest. If you still are interested you can email:

letsshareseeds@gmail.com

and I will get some more info from you. Ode to homeschooling!

:)Lisa

[earthycrunchy]

Hi Lisa, I didn't save any of my seeds this year. Thank you for asking. Next year I'll be sure and save some. xo Kyndale

[earthycrunchy]

We're having lots of fun. I'm tired but it's fun. I'm signing Solomon up for Cub Scouts this week. I can't wait to see him doing that! xo kYndale

[heather]

that's a nice bright post! delicata is my favorite squash.

kids learning music is good. crock potting i want to do more of. glass beading is pretty. you are amazing today!!

[Nicola@Which Name?]

Oh, yum! Thanks!
Nicola
ps. Lala got a recorder for Christmas last year, too, but I think I will wait a bit to start her in lessons. Sweet photo of Amelia!