Squash Pie

This is a recipe from my sister... I don't know where she got it, but it is a HUGE hit at our house. It can be made with or without a crust...without, we call it custard instead of pie... for a quick and easy crust I just made the oatmeal crust from Wardeh at Gnowflins and it was good. (mine was not soaked, next time)

1 3/4 c pureed cooked winter squash (butternut or acorn or anything really)

1/2 c Honey

2 tsp vanilla

1 T cinnamon

1/2 rounded tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp sea salt

3 eggs

1 c coconut milk (Cream would be good too)

1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans (Optional)

Grease pie pan, mix squash, honey, and seasoning. Add eggs and milk. Pour into pie crust or pie plate and bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes. The pie should be set to about 2/3 from the edge. The center will cook and set as the pie cools on the counter.

"Try not to eat the whole thing in one day!" - my sister

note: on the squash... I've never measured it.. have just used the whole thing. And, I hate scooping it out of the skin so I peel it and cut it into chunks before I bake it then I don't have to mess with the squash while it is hot.

Our Home Sweet School....

I am so thankful to be able to stay home with our children... and it gets even better, I have the privilege of being their teacher too! After going to Carole Joy Seid's seminar and hearing two others of hers on audio, I am SUPER ENCOURAGED in this whole homeschooling endeavor. If you have the chance to hear her speak or can order her seminars on audio, DO! (It's worth every penny, even if you don't homeschool) Okay, so now for the details of our curriculum:

Bible - We are reading through The Story Bible by Catherine F. Vos and I made this great little organizer for our scripture memory. WE LOVE the Seeds Family Worship cds!!! Listen to a free sample on YouTube. Also, we are studying Egypt in our Genesis through Deuteronomy book, which co-ordinates with where we are in The Story Bible. (this is all separate from the evening devotions that Mister Byron does)

Math - I really like Making Math Meaningful, however I probably wouldn't buy the kindergarten book again as it covers concepts that most kids already know from playing and life in general.

Science - Right now we are reading and are absolutely crazy about Elizabeth Gordon's "The Turned Into's." More living science books on our list can be found here. Also for more hands on science we are doing the 106 Days of Creation Studies.

Literature - Carole Joy Seid's book list! Enough said... an alternative though can be found here.

History - We are focusing on American History through third grade then we will start Creation and the Flood, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages and Crusades, Renaissance, and the Reformation. The guide I am using for American history is Turning Back the Pages of Time by Karen Logan.


Music - Music and Moments with the Masters and hymn study.

Art/Picture Study - Still haven't picked up a good 'coffee table' book on either Jean Francis Millet, Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, Ralphael Santi, or Grandma Moses.

Reading - The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading, although I really like Sing Spell Read and Write, the other I already have and it works....

Handwriting - Smithhand

As I write this post I am printing our timeline, all 123 pages!! It is about finished and then we have to punch the holes and put it in a three ring binder. Well, I guess this is all for now....

Around the house....

Progress on the homestead has been slow... due to Roger putting in serious hours at the dairy and me not wanting to get off the couch! (baby Byron due Valentine's day 2011) Although not much has gotten done, we've been having a great time! Enjoy a glimpse into our life lately... :)


can't believe how fast she's growing! Already almost 20 months... and so proud to brag on her that she is starting to use the potty like a big girl!


Q-doodle make'n ice cream! She is 'so grown up' now and such a help!


My cowboy, turned farmer.... Will is explaining the process of raking winrows to bale hay... Will LOVES going to work with his daddy!!


Mister Byron is so handsome!


Norah the little bride! She loves dress up as much as Quimby did...


Mommie baby love...


our Susannah Sunshine!


So happy that Quimby is starting to love reading for herself...


Aren't my helpers too cute? who need toys anyways...

Jelly & Jam

You'll have to ask the kids which is which, I never remember! Anyways, we/I am training these Great Pyrenees pups to be guard dogs for our chickens. So far so good... but that's not saying much being as I don't know what I am doing! The good news is, they are really good with the chicks, so I guess that's a good start. I love seeing them out my kitchen window... looks like little polar bears in the yard...

My Random First Post..

Since it is past midnight and all creativity has now left and the word 'meadow' is on my mind.... Check out "On Meadowview Street" by Henry Cole at your local library It is a favorite at our house... Enjoy!