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Whitman’s Chocolates, Miami Vice and My Dad

Published on May 3, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Dad, Family, Life in the Northwest.
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Less than three months ago, I said goodbye to my daddy forever. I hadn’t planned on it, but today I sorted through some of his belongings with my mom.  In the midst of boxes and boxes of nuts and bolts,

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Coconut French Toast with Orange Cream Cheese Syrup Recipe

Published on May 2, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Breads, Desserts, Easter, Etc, Featured, French Toast, Mother's Day, Recipes, Special, Syrups, The Old Hen.
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What is extremely popular and a perfect breakfast for Mother’s Day? This. This Coconut French Toast with Orange Cream Cheese Syrup is the talk of the town this month. There is nothing quite like her. She is nutty. She is comforting.

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A Birthday Party for Dotter With Owls and Fondue

Published on March 18, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Beef, Birthdays, Chocolate, Desserts, Dips, Etc, Family, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lean, Life in the Northwest, Main Course, Poultry, Recipes, Sauces, Special, Sugar Free.
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It seems like just yesterday we celebrated dotter’s 16th birthday. I told her and son they must never grow up but neither one of them listened to me. Son now towers over me and dotter celebrated her 20th birthday this

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Seattle Bites Food Tours

Published on March 14, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Entertainment, Featured, Give-Aways, Life in the Northwest, Seattle Area.
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I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve got friends in organic places. And by organic, I mean Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. I might be a biased Seattle girl, but I really love the Seattle Bites Food Tour. The owners,

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Stuffed Strawberry French Toast Recipe

Published on March 13, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, 4th of July, Birthdays, Cookies, Desserts, Events, French Toast, Life in the Northwest, Mother's Day, Recipes, Seattle Area, Special.
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When I was a little girl, the only thing I would eat at restaurants during breakfast time was strawberry and whipped cream covered pancakes, waffles or French toast. I was a picky palate and my grandparents spoke my language. I

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Ground Turkey Tamales With Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Published on March 9, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Beef, Cinco De Mayo, Etc, Main Course, Poultry, Recipes, Sauces, Seasonings, Special, Sugar Free.
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Tamale. Tamale. I love ya’ tamale. Only, you know, today is tamale. And tamale is today.  Oh, who am I tryin’ to kid? I love tamales today. And every day. And tomorrow. And you will too… especially making them at

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Meet the Chicks AKA Fuzzballs

Published on March 8, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Hobby Farm, Life in the Northwest, The Old Hen.
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Today started off like any other day. I made breakfast for guests, looked at my to-do list, planned my day, cleaned a suite and then completely changed my plans because I remembered the chickens were arriving today. So, on my

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Fresh Start Balsamic Fruit Salad Recipe

Published on March 6, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Dressings, Easter, Etc, Fruit Dishes, Gluten Free, Healthy, Lean, Mother's Day, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Special, Sugar Free.
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Fresh starts are a good thing. I’m pretty sure we don’t give ourselves enough of them. Fresh starts are a result of proper grieving. Proper grieving happens not only after big, life-changing moments but also needs to be a part

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Wisconsin Soup Recipe

Published on March 1, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Main Course, Pork, Recipes, Soups.
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This post is dedicated to some of my greatest loves. These ladies… These are the ladies who taught Sunday School, confirmed the value my mother told me I had, hosted almost every potluck I’ve ever been to and who dressed

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Rows and Issues and Stuff

Published on February 16, 2013, in - © The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog, Confessions, Life in the Northwest.
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This month I accomplished one of my life goals. I organized my spices into matching jars and placed them in order. *I measured my space and then decided on the perfect bottles for me. I bought larger ones for spices I had

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