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It’s finally time!! Jess and Nathan made Rigatoni Alla Zozzona - also known as Rome’s Dirty Secret. Any food with “dirty” in the name pairs perfectly with dirty garbage rap! Jess and Nathan cooked with a rap playlist in the background, and they had an absolute blast! This was absolutely delicious and we all loved it!
Here’s a recipe for Rigatoni Alla Zozzona I found online:
3 large egg yolks
2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces guanciale (cured pork jowl) or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch-thick batons
6 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage (2 links), removed from casing
1 small onion (about 4 ounces), finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups tomato passata 
12 ounces rigatoni
In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and Pecorino Romano together with a fork until they form a homogeneous thick paste, about 1 minute. Season with a few grindings of black pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook guanciale over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and guanciale is golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer guanciale to a plate. Set aside.
Using clean hands, add sausage to skillet by pinching off 3/4- to 1-inch pieces and arranging in a single layer in the pan. Alternatively, add sausage to skillet all at once, then break up into pieces with a wooden spoon, spreading them out evenly in the pan. Cook over medium heat, undisturbed, until bottom side is light golden brown, about 1 minute. Add onion, season lightly with salt, and, using a thin metal spatula, turn sausage pieces onto uncooked side. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through, onion is softened, and fat in the pan is clear and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes; lower heat at any point if sausage or onion threaten to scorch.
Add pepper flakes (if using) and bloom in rendered fat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomato passata, season lightly with salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly and fat has emulsified into sauce, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook pasta until softened on the exterior, but well shy of al dente, and still uncooked in the center (about 3 minutes less than the package directs). Using a spider skimmer, transfer pasta to sauce, along with 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta cooking water. Transfer an additional 1/4 cup (60ml) pasta cooking water to bowl with reserved egg yolk-Pecorino Romano paste, and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and well-combined; set aside. Alternatively, if you don't have a spider skimmer, drain pasta using a colander or fine-mesh strainer, making sure to reserve at least 1 1/2 cups (355ml) pasta cooking water, before proceeding with above instructions.
Increase heat to high and cook, stirring and tossing rapidly, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened and coats noodles, about 2 minutes, adding more pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup (60ml) increments as needed.
Remove skillet from heat, add cooked guanciale and egg yolk mixture, and stir and toss rapidly until fully incorporated and pasta is glossy, 15 to 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, passing more grated cheese at the table.
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#cooking #recipe #italianfood #familyvlog #cookingtogether #autisticadult #autismfamily #fun #joy #family #laughter #happy

It’s finally time!! Jess and Nathan made Rigatoni Alla Zozzona - also known as Rome’s Dirty Secret. Any food with “dirty” in the name pairs perfectly with dirty garbage rap! Jess and Nathan cooked with a rap playlist in the background, and they had an absolute blast! This was absolutely delicious and we all loved it!

Here’s a recipe for Rigatoni Alla Zozzona I found online:

3 large egg yolks
2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces guanciale (cured pork jowl) or pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch-thick batons
6 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage (2 links), removed from casing
1 small onion (about 4 ounces), finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups tomato passata
12 ounces rigatoni

In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and Pecorino Romano together with a fork until they form a homogeneous thick paste, about 1 minute. Season with a few grindings of black pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook guanciale over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and guanciale is golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer guanciale to a plate. Set aside.
Using clean hands, add sausage to skillet by pinching off 3/4- to 1-inch pieces and arranging in a single layer in the pan. Alternatively, add sausage to skillet all at once, then break up into pieces with a wooden spoon, spreading them out evenly in the pan. Cook over medium heat, undisturbed, until bottom side is light golden brown, about 1 minute. Add onion, season lightly with salt, and, using a thin metal spatula, turn sausage pieces onto uncooked side. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is cooked through, onion is softened, and fat in the pan is clear and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes; lower heat at any point if sausage or onion threaten to scorch.
Add pepper flakes (if using) and bloom in rendered fat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add tomato passata, season lightly with salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly and fat has emulsified into sauce, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook pasta until softened on the exterior, but well shy of al dente, and still uncooked in the center (about 3 minutes less than the package directs). Using a spider skimmer, transfer pasta to sauce, along with 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta cooking water. Transfer an additional 1/4 cup (60ml) pasta cooking water to bowl with reserved egg yolk-Pecorino Romano paste, and stir with a rubber spatula until smooth and well-combined; set aside. Alternatively, if you don't have a spider skimmer, drain pasta using a colander or fine-mesh strainer, making sure to reserve at least 1 1/2 cups (355ml) pasta cooking water, before proceeding with above instructions.
Increase heat to high and cook, stirring and tossing rapidly, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened and coats noodles, about 2 minutes, adding more pasta cooking water in 1/4 cup (60ml) increments as needed.
Remove skillet from heat, add cooked guanciale and egg yolk mixture, and stir and toss rapidly until fully incorporated and pasta is glossy, 15 to 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#cooking #recipe #italianfood #familyvlog #cookingtogether #autisticadult #autismfamily #fun #joy #family #laughter #happy

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Cooking with Nathan - Rome's Dirty Secret

Watch us hang out in the kitchen! Jess, Val, Marlow, and Hannah chatted and giggled while making biscuits and gravy. There are chats about having a girls day, biscuit shlappin', coffee spilling, and lots more! I had so much fun editing this video 😂. Are you a coffee drinker? If not, what's your morning drink of choice?
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#family #funinthekitchen #familyfun #autisticadult #autismfamily #caregiver #friendship #sisters #motherdaughter

Watch us hang out in the kitchen! Jess, Val, Marlow, and Hannah chatted and giggled while making biscuits and gravy. There are chats about having a girls day, biscuit shlappin', coffee spilling, and lots more! I had so much fun editing this video 😂. Are you a coffee drinker? If not, what's your morning drink of choice?

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#family #funinthekitchen #familyfun #autisticadult #autismfamily #caregiver #friendship #sisters #motherdaughter

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A Coffee Spilling Morning

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

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Live Stream 3/23

Val also got an RV. It's a Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166 FBS. We are going to be a camping family this year and we are all excited about it! 
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#rv #camper #jayco #jayfeathermicro #campertour

Val also got an RV. It's a Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166 FBS. We are going to be a camping family this year and we are all excited about it!

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#rv #camper #jayco #jayfeathermicro #campertour

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Val got an RV too - Jay Feather Micro 166 FBS

Hannah bought an RV camper!! We have been SO excited to share this news with you good ones. In this video, you’ll see clips from the finalizing of the sale, Hannah’s first time pulling a camper, and more! We have always loved camping and are so looking forward to this next season of life! Stay tuned for lots more coming soon!
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#rv #camper #camping #familyvlog #family #sisters

Hannah bought an RV camper!! We have been SO excited to share this news with you good ones. In this video, you’ll see clips from the finalizing of the sale, Hannah’s first time pulling a camper, and more! We have always loved camping and are so looking forward to this next season of life! Stay tuned for lots more coming soon!

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#rv #camper #camping #familyvlog #family #sisters

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Hannah Got an RV

This week, Jess and Nathan made another favorite - chicken and rice casserole! These evenings have become a highlight of our week. We love spending time with Nathan and Danna (and Lyndsay and the baby too!), and it brings Jess so much joy. Since the filming of this video, Nathan has officially retired! We are all so happy for him. 
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Diced onion
Sliced carrots
Diced green pepper
Cut broccoli
Minced Garlic 
Shredded cheese
Chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups jasmine rice
3.5 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
Crushed ritz crackers
Melted butter  Sautée onion, carrots, green peppers, and minced garlic. Add rice, chicken broth, and seasonings. Add sour cream and mix. Add chicken, broccoli, and cheese, and stir. Cook in the oven at 3.50 until done. Combine butter and ritz crackers and spread over the top. Bake until toasted.
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#cooking #family #familyvlog #cookingtogether #happy

This week, Jess and Nathan made another favorite - chicken and rice casserole! These evenings have become a highlight of our week. We love spending time with Nathan and Danna (and Lyndsay and the baby too!), and it brings Jess so much joy. Since the filming of this video, Nathan has officially retired! We are all so happy for him.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#cooking #family #familyvlog #cookingtogether #happy

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Cooking with Nathan - Chicken and Rice Casserole

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

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Live Stream 3/16

When I am asked what I do for self-care, my mind goes to things like visiting friends, massages, getting nails done, meditating, etc. Things which I rarely do. What my mind doesn’t go to naturally is healthcare as self-care. But taking time out for healthcare is a very important aspect of self-care. And, I have to do a better job at prioritizing healthcare, even in the form of preventative screenings.
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations
#caringforthecaregiver #selfcare #health #healthcare #caregiver

When I am asked what I do for self-care, my mind goes to things like visiting friends, massages, getting nails done, meditating, etc. Things which I rarely do. What my mind doesn’t go to naturally is healthcare as self-care. But taking time out for healthcare is a very important aspect of self-care. And, I have to do a better job at prioritizing healthcare, even in the form of preventative screenings.

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/autistic_interpretations
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/autisticinterpretations

#caringforthecaregiver #selfcare #health #healthcare #caregiver

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Caring for the Caregiver: Val, Self-care, and Healthcare

More than a caregiver. I'm celebrating the ordinary, prioritizing mental health, going places and doing life.  As a seasoned mom, caregiver, and nurse, I know the importance of taking care of the caregiver. We caregivers can't do our best caregiving if we are not well.
#caregivergetaway #stsimonsisland #walkonthebeach #riverwalk 
#lighthouse #caregiver #dostuffgoplaces #relaxing 
Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dostuffgoplaces
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/dostuffgoplaces

More than a caregiver. I'm celebrating the ordinary, prioritizing mental health, going places and doing life. As a seasoned mom, caregiver, and nurse, I know the importance of taking care of the caregiver. We caregivers can't do our best caregiving if we are not well.

#caregivergetaway #stsimonsisland #walkonthebeach #riverwalk
#lighthouse #caregiver #dostuffgoplaces #relaxing

Welcome to our page! We are an atypical family dedicated to sharing a joyful life alongside things like autism, blindness, complex medical histories, and mental health disorders. We hope to take some of the mystery out of what it is like when special needs children grow into special needs adults. This life can be good. Beyond challenges and frustrations we find even more joy, entertainment, laughs and good times.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:

BLOG: https://autisticinterpretations.com
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dostuffgoplaces
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/dostuffgoplaces

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Caregiver Getaway: Val, a cousin, and an Island

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Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ Grits are a southern tradition. They are made from corn. Jess specifically requested grits for breakfast, and we added some sausage for protein. They were yummy!
#grits #breakfast #hotcereal #hotcerealbowl #corn

Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ Grits are a southern tradition. They are made from corn. Jess specifically requested grits for breakfast, and we added some sausage for protein. They were yummy!

#grits #breakfast #hotcereal #hotcerealbowl #corn
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Happy Friday! Jess and Hannah had a sleepover last night, for the first time we can remember! Jess slept great and woke up super happy. 😊. Today, Jess, Hannah, and Marlow are getting out to go shopping and have lunch! Do you have any Friday plans?

Happy Friday! Jess and Hannah had a sleepover last night, for the first time we can remember! Jess slept great and woke up super happy. 😊. Today, Jess, Hannah, and Marlow are getting out to go shopping and have lunch! Do you have any Friday plans? ...

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Happy Thursday! In this video we explain Jessica’s routine with Nonnie and Grandad. Also, people have been curious lately about whether or not Hannah works. She does.
We will be planning a Facebook livestream soon. Comment down below if you’d like to see us go live in Instagram soon. Today, we’ll be live on YouTube at 2:00pm eastern from Hannah’s camper! We’ll discuss campers, camping, and more.

Happy Thursday! In this video we explain Jessica’s routine with Nonnie and Grandad. Also, people have been curious lately about whether or not Hannah works. She does.
We will be planning a Facebook livestream soon. Comment down below if you’d like to see us go live in Instagram soon. Today, we’ll be live on YouTube at 2:00pm eastern from Hannah’s camper! We’ll discuss campers, camping, and more.
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Good morning! Jess goes in different stages of playing with her monopoly monies that can last months. Sometimes, as you’ve seen before, she sorts them by color. Lately, shes been sorting them by which monopoly box they belong in. We have been so impressed that she’s able to tell the difference! And eventually, she will get in such a playful mood that she’ll mix them all together and start all over 😂.

Good morning! Jess goes in different stages of playing with her monopoly monies that can last months. Sometimes, as you’ve seen before, she sorts them by color. Lately, shes been sorting them by which monopoly box they belong in. We have been so impressed that she’s able to tell the difference! And eventually, she will get in such a playful mood that she’ll mix them all together and start all over 😂. ...

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Toast Experiment Day 2!  There was some interest in how my microwave/convection/roast/grill oven toast turned out so I thought I’d share my second try. On the first go around I tried the roast function. The toast was super crispy and a bit dried out. This time I tried the grill function because I discovered that it uses the top heating element, which is my goal for my favorite type of toast. I prefer my  toast to be crispy on top and soft on the bottom.
I considered this grill method to be successful with room for improvement. I need to figure out how to get the bread up higher and closer to that heating element. Then, I might be able to make my favorite cheese toast as well!
#toast #camping #microwavecooking #foodexperiment #cookingexperiment

Toast Experiment Day 2! There was some interest in how my microwave/convection/roast/grill oven toast turned out so I thought I’d share my second try. On the first go around I tried the roast function. The toast was super crispy and a bit dried out. This time I tried the grill function because I discovered that it uses the top heating element, which is my goal for my favorite type of toast. I prefer my toast to be crispy on top and soft on the bottom.

I considered this grill method to be successful with room for improvement. I need to figure out how to get the bread up higher and closer to that heating element. Then, I might be able to make my favorite cheese toast as well!

#toast #camping #microwavecooking #foodexperiment #cookingexperiment
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After a rainy day nap, Jess asked to watch videos of her favorite roller coaster, Expedition Everest. Jess doesn’t watch or listen to typical television shows, but she does like to listen to videos of things like dogs barking, home tours, and vlogs from Disney. We found this one from @resorttv1 where Josh rode Everest 3 times in a row.
Jess has cortical blindness. She has no vision in her right eye, and a small window of distorted vision in her left eye.
#disneylove #expeditioneverest #corticalblindness #chillingout

After a rainy day nap, Jess asked to watch videos of her favorite roller coaster, Expedition Everest. Jess doesn’t watch or listen to typical television shows, but she does like to listen to videos of things like dogs barking, home tours, and vlogs from Disney. We found this one from @resorttv1 where Josh rode Everest 3 times in a row.

Jess has cortical blindness. She has no vision in her right eye, and a small window of distorted vision in her left eye.

#disneylove #expeditioneverest #corticalblindness #chillingout
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It’s a rainy camping morning! But actually, yesterday was extremely tiring so I’m glad to have a day of calm, inside, quiet time. #camping

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We’re on a mid-week adventure. We decided that it’s time to crank up some camping time even though it’s pretty cold for the next few days. Thankfully, today is going to be a beautiful day. We’ll try to get some video for our story so keep an eye out!
#camping #family #familytime #joy #happy #springtime

We’re on a mid-week adventure. We decided that it’s time to crank up some camping time even though it’s pretty cold for the next few days. Thankfully, today is going to be a beautiful day. We’ll try to get some video for our story so keep an eye out!

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Video of the morning! Happy Wednesday. We have a little bit of a different schedule this week, and Jess is going to Nonnie and Grandad’s today instead of Thursday. She woke up so happy, and in a great mood she is into her coloring books this morning, which is one of her favorite activities, she likes to “read” the coloring books, where we tell her what’s on each page, and she also likes to pick pages, tear them out, and color them. this is also a good example of her progress in expressive communication. She didn’t always have emotive words in her vocabulary like “confusing”. We are continuously so proud of her!

Video of the morning! Happy Wednesday. We have a little bit of a different schedule this week, and Jess is going to Nonnie and Grandad’s today instead of Thursday. She woke up so happy, and in a great mood she is into her coloring books this morning, which is one of her favorite activities, she likes to “read” the coloring books, where we tell her what’s on each page, and she also likes to pick pages, tear them out, and color them. this is also a good example of her progress in expressive communication. She didn’t always have emotive words in her vocabulary like “confusing”. We are continuously so proud of her! ...

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Mar 14

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Video of the afternoon! We have a busy, exciting week coming up. 😊 Watch Jess and Marlow have a casual morning chat.

Video of the afternoon! We have a busy, exciting week coming up. 😊 Watch Jess and Marlow have a casual morning chat. ...

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Mar 13

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Bad Daddy made dinner for everybody!! This was a momentous occasion that we had to capture 😂. It was great and we were all so thankful! 
#cooking #family #familyvlog #joy #fun

Bad Daddy made dinner for everybody!! This was a momentous occasion that we had to capture 😂. It was great and we were all so thankful!

#cooking #family #familyvlog #joy #fun
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Mar 10

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Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ TGIF 🎉 We don’t have big tgif plans. Jess had a busy day yesterday and is probably tired today. So what happens when our dinner plans don’t jive with Jessica’s food preferences? The first thing I consider is why the plan isn’t a good choice for her. Is it actual flavor? Temperature? Or is it texture?  Sometimes if it’s a texture issue related to her sensory processing disorder, I can make little adjustments. Tonight, I’m going to transition our fajitas into a rice bowl for her. So she’ll eat the same thing, except with rice instead of a tortilla.
#spd #sensoryprocessingdisorder #tactiledefensiveness

Good morning #goodonesfam ☀️ TGIF 🎉 We don’t have big tgif plans. Jess had a busy day yesterday and is probably tired today. So what happens when our dinner plans don’t jive with Jessica’s food preferences? The first thing I consider is why the plan isn’t a good choice for her. Is it actual flavor? Temperature? Or is it texture? Sometimes if it’s a texture issue related to her sensory processing disorder, I can make little adjustments. Tonight, I’m going to transition our fajitas into a rice bowl for her. So she’ll eat the same thing, except with rice instead of a tortilla.

#spd #sensoryprocessingdisorder #tactiledefensiveness
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Mar 10

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We have a fun time & crack ourselves up 😂 #friends #bestfriends #fun #funny #laughter #silly #bff

We have a fun time & crack ourselves up 😂 #friends #bestfriends #fun #funny #laughter #silly #bff ...

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Mar 9

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Video of the morning! It’s Jessica’s day to be with Nonnie and Grandad. They have a regular routine that you may remember from previous videos. Routines are very important to Jessica, and it can be hard to change part of a routine, even when it’s something she would like and enjoy and has had before.

Video of the morning! It’s Jessica’s day to be with Nonnie and Grandad. They have a regular routine that you may remember from previous videos. Routines are very important to Jessica, and it can be hard to change part of a routine, even when it’s something she would like and enjoy and has had before. ...

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Mar 6

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Video of the Morning! Jess was chatty and inquisitive this morning despite not sleeping well last night. She got a kick out hearing Hannah describe her early morning party.

Video of the Morning! Jess was chatty and inquisitive this morning despite not sleeping well last night. She got a kick out hearing Hannah describe her early morning party. ...

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Mar 4

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We made strawberry shortcake! This was our first time ever making it from scratch. We all really enjoyed it a lot, and I think it’s something I would definitely try making again.
Slab Strawberry Shortcake
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt 
1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Strawberries, sliced
Sugar for strawberries
Whipped topping
Heat oven to 400. In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream until just blended. Stir into flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Using lightly floured fingers, pat and press dough into bottom of ungreased pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Serve with strawberries and whipped topping.

We made strawberry shortcake! This was our first time ever making it from scratch. We all really enjoyed it a lot, and I think it’s something I would definitely try making again.

Slab Strawberry Shortcake

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Strawberries, sliced
Sugar for strawberries
Whipped topping

Heat oven to 400. In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream until just blended. Stir into flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Using lightly floured fingers, pat and press dough into bottom of ungreased pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Serve with strawberries and whipped topping.
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Mar 3

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Happy Friday! Jess slept until after 7:00 this morning! That almost never happens. Jess has had trouble with getting enough sleep and with getting good quality sleep her whole life. It’s just been the past several years that we’ve finally gotten into a mostly-good pattern with her sleep. So, on those rare occasions that she sleeps later than usual, we are so thankful! We hope you all have a great Friday!

Happy Friday! Jess slept until after 7:00 this morning! That almost never happens. Jess has had trouble with getting enough sleep and with getting good quality sleep her whole life. It’s just been the past several years that we’ve finally gotten into a mostly-good pattern with her sleep. So, on those rare occasions that she sleeps later than usual, we are so thankful! We hope you all have a great Friday! ...

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Mar 2

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Plans, plans, plans! Plans, schedules, and routines are very important to Jess. Not only does she love having them, but she also loves to recite them! #autisticadult #autismfamily #autismsibling #sisters #familyvlog #family

Plans, plans, plans! Plans, schedules, and routines are very important to Jess. Not only does she love having them, but she also loves to recite them! #autisticadult #autismfamily #autismsibling #sisters #familyvlog #family ...

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Mar 1

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Happy Wednesday! We’ve got a little bit of an unusual rest of the week coming up, as Val got a last minute invite to go out of town with a cousin. Jess does SO much better with this than she used to! In the past, Val leaving would cause Jess an enormous amount of anxiety. Now that Jess has grown and matured so much, she is still nervous but also happy for mom getting to go, and eagerly anticipating what we’ll get up to with mom gone!

Happy Wednesday! We’ve got a little bit of an unusual rest of the week coming up, as Val got a last minute invite to go out of town with a cousin. Jess does SO much better with this than she used to! In the past, Val leaving would cause Jess an enormous amount of anxiety. Now that Jess has grown and matured so much, she is still nervous but also happy for mom getting to go, and eagerly anticipating what we’ll get up to with mom gone! ...

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Feb 27

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Heart Healthy Enthusiasm - well at least we’re trying to drum up some enthusiasm. 😄 I actually thought the discussion went really well!
#recipes #hearthealthy #motherdaughter #autisticadult #autisticblind #happy #joy #funny #

Heart Healthy Enthusiasm - well at least we’re trying to drum up some enthusiasm. 😄 I actually thought the discussion went really well!

#recipes #hearthealthy #motherdaughter #autisticadult #autisticblind #happy #joy #funny #
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