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Felt Boards and Imaginative Play

2/26/2021

 
Felt board, learn through play
​We made a felt board a couple of weeks ago, and my kids are loving all the imaginative play! Felt boards are great for teaching math concepts, shapes, color sorting, and just all-around fun imaginative play. We recently added a few fun finds from Amazon focusing on community helpers and modes of transportation.   It took me around 30 minutes to create the board, and another 30 minutes to cut out all the weather shapes (which is still a work in progress) and has now turned into hours of fun, especially this morning when it rained until noon. 

Family Favorite Salisbury Steak

2/19/2021

 
Nothing says comfort food like Salisbury steaks!
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Salisbury steaks! Dive into my family's beloved rendition of this timeless TV Dinner favorite with a personalized touch that elevates the classic. Bid farewell to store-bought soup mixes as we embark on a flavorful journey with a delectable homemade gravy. Savor every bite atop creamy mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash for a hearty winter meal that's both budget-friendly and guaranteed to please the entire family, even the little ones.
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​Ingredients
Patties
1 lb Lean Grass-Fed Ground Beef
1/3 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
2 tsp Ketchup
1 tsp Mustard (I use yellow mustard)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Dried Minced Onion
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
 
Gravy
2 tbsp of Brown Gravy Mix
2 cups hot Water
1 tsp Ketchup
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 
Directions:
  1. In a large bowl add the ground beef and all of the patty ingredients and combine using your hands until it is all well-incorporated.
  2. Form the beef mixture into hamburger patties, set aside on a plate or cutting board.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook patties on both sides until no longer pink. (about 4 minutes per side)
  5. Lower temperature to low.
  6. Whisk together brown gravy mix and water until well-blended.
  7. Whisk in ketchup and Worcestershire and pour over patties in skillet.
  8. Allow to simmer until gravy warms and thickens.
 
Optional: I also recommend sautéing onions in butter before cooking the patties for a nice addition to this meal.

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