Author Archives: BlueRoseMama

About BlueRoseMama
BlueRoseMama

Valerie Rose, creator of the blog Collecting the Moments… one by one spends her days cooking, gardening, and homeschooling her 4 children on her urban homestead in rainy western Washington. With camera in hand, she is constantly collecting the moments of life and encouraging others to do the same with activities and inspiration for a simple, creative household. You can find her on Pinterest, Facebook and on her homeschooling blog where she documents all the fun learning her kids do day to day.

Eggnog Crepes

Posted on December 12, 2013 by BlueRoseMama

Crepes are such an incredibly romantic pastry.  Whether filled with whipping cream or some sort of savory cheese, they have a light texture that almost melts in your mouth.  They always seemed daunting until I watched a friend with her … Continue reading →

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Light and fluffy, spelt pumpkin muffins

Posted on November 10, 2013 by BlueRoseMama

It’s pumpkin season.  Late in September my husband sent me a meme that said “Brace yourself, pumpkin EVERYTHING is coming.”  and man, was he right!  Pumpkin drinks, pumpkin bread, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin spice lattes… I’m shocked no one made a … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Slicing Bread

Posted on October 15, 2013 by BlueRoseMama

My daughter is in charge of this recipe, from start to finish.  She just turned 12 and making bread has always been something we do together, so when I made it a weekly assignment for her, she was prepared and … Continue reading →

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