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Aug 2024
1h 12m

Homemaker Portrait | Elizabeth Ours

Allison L Weeks
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Welcome to Season 21!! Today, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker and mother of 10, Elizabeth Ours, who had the most clever blog name ever back the day,  Yes, They are All Ours. Get it? 😁 

Married right out of college, Elizabeth has been homemaking for four decades and homeschooled all 10 of her children. She has so much wisdom to share and her joyful attitude is contagious. 

I'm also sharing what I'm loving lately on Allison's Update and what to expect this season on The Art of Home.

EPISODE LINKS & NOTES

Allison's Update:

  • The Cross Legacy YouTube
  • Instant Pot Risotto (adapted from Allrecipes.com)
    • 2 TBS olive or avocado oil
    • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
    • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup Arborio rice
    • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (or 2 1/4 cups water + 1 bouillon cube)
    • 1/4 cup diced mushrooms and/or 1/4 cup baby green peas (optional)
    • 2 TBS butter
    • 1/4-1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • Use sauté function on IP to heat the oil. Add onion, sauté for 3-4 min, stirring. Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 sec ). Add rice, stir constantly, until rice starts to toast lightly (1-2 min).
    • Pour in the broth, add optional veggies if using. Put lid on and lock into place. Press Manual and set for 6 minutes, high pressure. 
    • When cooking is complete, carefully manually release pressure fully and remove lid. Stir in butter and parmesan until creamy and fully combined. Top with fresh parsley if desired. Serves 4  side portions or 2 hearty main.
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  • Elizabeth's Favs

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