It’s Father’s Day week. Happy early wishes to all the dads. There are several different “dads” in my life…men who mean so much to me. Of course, my own dad – whom I seem to miss more every year since he has been gone. There is also my sweet husband – such a good dad… Read More My Husband’s Favorite Meal
Our missions conference is in full swing. We have had three meetings….and still have tonight and tomorrow night! And, yes, it has been wonderful already. Great preaching. Good encouragement. Sweet fellowship…and lots of food! Everything has been such a blessing – and a bit busy. Or busier than normal, and I considered not posting this… Read More Some Chocolate Goodness for Your Tuesday
National Chili Day. Well, of course, there is a national day for chili and chili lovers. And it is this week. On the 25th, to be exact. I’ve noticed that folks tend to be very particular about their chili. What kind of beans should be added. Or should there even be beans? How spicy is… Read More A Recipe – Just in Time for National Chili Day
Something a bit different today. So much has been shared and said…and I have been blessed. But my brain, sometimes, feels on overload. When I need a break, I usually head to the kitchen:) Cooking for my family is relaxing and comforting. Not only does it feel “normal” but it gives me a sense of… Read More Taco Soup and Cookies
Just a quick recipe….something to tempt you to get in the kitchen. Even if the temps hover around triple digits. This one comes together super quickly, does not require the oven and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. (I tested this past weekend!) It is for Oreo Delight – which can be found at numerous different sites… Read More Oreo Delightfulness
Are you over the pumpkin spice craziness yet? Or, perhaps you are still trying to savor the very last drop…or piece of pumpkin goodness? I think I am somewhere in between. So.much.pumpkin!! But, then again….so much pumpkin!!:) I made the mistake the browsing through my “Pumpkin Madness” board on Pinterest and found “just a couple”… Read More Magic Pumpkin Cobbler
Happy Spring. Yes, it is sleeting and the forecast is for snow all afternoon and tomorrow but it is spring:) And the calendar makes official! Goodness, March is fickle and spring even more so but I am enjoying my bunnies (did you see a few of them on my Instagram?) and thinking towards Easter. I… Read More Butterfinger Cake
This blog is in no way a food blog. It really is not even a good place to look for recipes. I know my strengths – and my weaknesses and I am not a great cook. However, I can follow directions and easy to follow recipes are my friend. So is Pinterest. I love to… Read More Tortilla Soup, Actually
While I will never be a food blogger or even have too many recipes to share, after writing Friday’s post and reminiscing about my mother and grandmother’s cooking….I remembered my treasure. I’m not a saver and do not have too many keepsakes from days gone by; however, I do have this special wooden box. It… Read More Grandma’s Recipe Box
It snowed. Oh, and iced. What in the world is up with the weather?? Just four days ago, we weren’t just dreaming about spring…we were living it. The weather was gorgeous. And, today, right back to winter – it is COLD! – and right back to dreaming!! The painter was here all day yesterday –… Read More A New Chicken Recipe:)