Two New Duggar Videos

In the first video, Anna's parents, the Kellers, pay a visit to her and Josh. In the next video, the Duggar boys show off their garden.

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Behind the Scenes: Duggars and Camera Crew

The Duggars have been on TLC for six years. Fans have seen them go from "14 Children and Pregnant Again!" to "19 Kids and Counting!" but what is life like behind the scenes? Their camera crew is made up of four men: Scott and Frank (Photography), and Jim and Bill (Sound). What is the relationship between the Duggars and the Crew?

The Crew finds it most difficult to keep up with all 24 Duggars. Following Jim Bob and Michelle and their 19 children is crazy enough, but Grandma Duggar, Anna, and Mackynzie are in the mix as well. And when working with little kids, the crew has the challenge of chasing them around (literally) and trying to understand what they're saying.

During the show the limelight is always on the Duggars, but the Crew cannot help but feel like a part of Jim Bob and Michelle's big, welcoming family. When the cameras stop rolling, they talk and joke around like old friends.


Would you want to be a part of the Duggars' camera crew? What do you think it would be like?

"Josie Duggar's First Shoes" Recap

Goal: Knit or Crochet booties for baby Josie.

Anna and Cousin Amy, each having had no previous experience with knitting or crocheting, went to Hobby Lobby to buy yarn. Thankfully, they were able to find some ladies at the store and finally decided that crocheting would be the best way to go. Back at Josh and Anna's house, the project did not go well.

After hours of practice, they were still stuck, so they asked Grandma Duggar for some help. Grandma Duggar was super patient and brought a wealth of knowledge, but the girls still couldn't seem to get it. They marked this project as a "Fail" and plan to buy some baby booties.

Back in Little Rock........
This episode took place just a few weeks ago, when Josie weighted 3 pounds 8.5 ounces. She had grown a whopping 1.5 ounces in just one day! And another milestone in the preemie's life.....bottle feeding!

Until now, the focus has been on survival, and the nurses say that bottle feeding is the first step to going home. It was a learning process for Michelle, who has never, in all her years of nursing, fed a baby as tiny as Josie. Practice makes progress, and mom and daughter will both have to work at it.

Are you a creative, craft-lover, or can you relate to Anna and Amy?

New Episode of "19 Kids and Counting"

Howdy, Duggar fans! Tomorrow is Tuesday, which means.....Drum Roll Please!......A new episode of "19 Kids and Counting!"

Tune into TLC at 9/8PM Central for Josie Duggar's First Shoes. Anna and Cousin Amy are far from professional knitters, but they take on the task of making booties for Josie. It won't be easy, but the finished product will be well worth it! 

Have you ever tried knitting? Do you find it enjoyable, or just plain difficult? (Not everyone is born to knit...we sure weren't!)

Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Hello Readers! I have had several requests for Anna Duggar's cheese biscuits recipe. I was unable to find her exact recipe, but here is a tasty one from All Recipes. Hope you enjoy it! Feel free to post comments and critiques. This recipe goes great with Anna's Chicken Etti!

Ingredients
* 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 cup shortening*
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Add buttermilk; stir just until dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough lightly until easy to handle. Roll into a 12-inch circle. Cut into eight wedges. Begin at wide end of wedge and roll toward point. Place biscuits, point side down, on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Variations:
Add garlic salt or a few shakes of Italian seasoning.  

*Some people prefer to substitute butter or oil for shortening. If using oil (coconut oil or canola oil work best), add it along with the buttermilk, rather than cutting it into the flour mixture. According to one of our loyal readers, cold butter works just as well as shortening.

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Have you ever made cheese biscuits? 

Duggar Trivia Answers

Happy Easter (and Passover)! Thanks to all who answered the Duggar Trivia questions! We can tell that our readers really are Duggar fans. Here are the correct answers:

1. What music-related activity do the Duggars refrain from? Dancing
2. What type of ethnic cuisine did the Duggars try last year in Washington D.C.? Ethiopian
3. What is Jinger Duggar's favorite sport?  Ultimate Frisbee, although she likes broom-ball as well
4. Name the doctor that Michelle recommended to Anna for her pregnancy.  Dr. Amy Sarver
5. Which Duggar is not a morning person and has to be woken up by Jim Bob when the family has to rise early? Johannah, but it is true that most of the Duggars are not morning people.
6. Are there any computers in the Duggar household?  Yes.

Look for more Duggar Trivia in the future! 

More Duggar Trivia!

Hope your week is going well! Back by popular demand, here are six more Duggar trivia questions.

Post your answers as a comment, and we will reveal the correct answers in a couple days.

1. What music-related activity do the Duggars refrain from?
2. What type of ethnic cuisine did the Duggars try last year in Washington D.C.?
3. What is Jinger Duggar's favorite sport? 
4. Name the doctor that Michelle recommended to Anna for her pregnancies. 
5. Which Duggar is not a morning person and has to be woken up by Jim Bob when the family has to rise early?
6. Are there any computers in the Duggar household? 

A Very Duggar Recipe: Tater Tot Casserole

Thanks to everyone who critiqued Anna's Chicken Etti recipe!
Here's the Duggars' most famous recipe. You guessed it.....Tater Tot Casserole!

Tater Tot Casserole

(One of Jim Bob’s Favorites!)

Ingredients: 

• 2 lb ground turkey cooked, seasoned, drained

• 3-2lb bags tater tots 

• 2 cans cream of mushroom

• 2 cans evaporated milk

• 2 cans cream of chicken 

Directions:

1. Brown meat, and place in large casserole dish. 
2. Cover with tater tots. Mix soup and milk together. 
3. Pour over top. Bake at 350 for 1 Hour.

*Makes 2-9”X13” pans (about 16 servings)
Recipe can be cut in half.

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What do you think of this recipe? Have you ever made it, or do you plan on making it? Feel free to post critiques and comments!

Don't Miss "19 Kids and Counting!"

Tomorrow is Tuesday, and we all know what that means!
Don't miss this week's episode of "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars in the Driver's Seat. Now it is the boys' turn to travel back to the Duggars' Springdale home. Jim Bob and Michelle's oldest sons will do some home repairs and help Josh's wife Anna sell her first car. Tune into TLC at 9/8 Central on Tuesday, March 23rd.

Do you like to watch "19 Kids and Counting" every week? Is it the only show you watch, or do you have other favorites as well?

Anna Duggar's Chicken Etti Recipe

As requested by a reader, here is the recipe for Chicken Etti, the dish that Anna Duggar made for Josh's sisters on the last episode of "19 Kids and Counting." As seen on TV, cheese biscuits go great with this delicious recipe!

Chicken Etti

• 1 package spaghetti noodles
• 3 cups diced, cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 
• 1 cup chicken broth 
• 1 pound cheese (Velveeta)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can cream of chicken soup

Directions:

1. Boil spaghetti noodles, and put them into a large bowl.
2. Add chicken, green pepper, and chicken broth.
3. In a smaller bowl, combine the cheese, diced tomatoes, and cream of chicken soup. Stir, and melt mixture in the microwave. 
4. Pour the cheese mixture into the large bowl, and mix. 
5. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Bon Appetit!

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Michelle Duggar and Home Births

Happy Friday, Readers!

As the mother of 19 children, many people would call Michelle Duggar a "baby expert." So what does this experienced mom say about hospital births versus home births? Her first five children were born at a hospital, but after talking to friends, she and Jim Bob decided to try a home birth. Jinger, baby number six, was born at their house, brought into the world by a doctor and a midwife. Michelle loved begin able to walk around during labor, and she recovered in record time. A few hours later, she was up and able to take care of her new daughter and her other kids.

Joseph, baby number seven, was also born at home. Although Michelle loved the idea of having a home birth with Josiah, baby eight, the Duggars decided to go to the hospital. However, they did not forget about all of the helpful techniques taught by their midwife. By continuing to use these strategies during the births of her other children, Michelle has learned how to make labor easier and more comfortable.

The Duggars loved their experiences with home births, and their son Josh and his wife Anna decided to go that route with their daughter in October 2009. The young couple was very happy with their decision and enjoyed delivering Mackynzie at home.

What do you think of home births? Has your family ever experienced one?
Come back soon to read some labor tips from Michelle Duggar.

Duggar Trivia!

Test you knowledge of the Duggar family with a few trivia questions. Post you responses in the form of a comment, and we will announce the correct answers soon.

    1. Which Duggar learns to drive in the 17 Kids and Counting episode "Duggars Learn to Drive"?

    2. To what country have the Duggars traveled on missions trips over the past few years?

    3. Can you name all 19 of Jim Bob and Michelle's children, in birth order?

    4. What is the first and middle name of Josh and Anna's daughter?

    5. How old were Jim Bob and Michelle when they got married?

Duggars Movin' Out!

Don't miss "19 Kids and Counting" tonight! Tune into TLC at 9/8 Central for Duggars Movin' Out. The Duggar family has leased a house in Little Rock while Josie stays in the NICU at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Grandma Duggar is in charge, and she and the older kids will have their hands full getting the new house ready and keeping the little ones in line.
If you missed "19 Kids and Counting" Duggars Fly South last Tuesday, there will be a rerun tonight at 9:30/8:30 Central. Watch as Josh and Anna take their daughter Mackynzie down to Florida to spend Christmas with Anna's family. Josh has the time of his life with a friend of the Keller's who also happens to own an airport!