These delicious, no-flour cookies have become one of our family’s Christmas baking traditions. But please don’t wait for Christmas to make these heavenly treats! The recipe is actually 3/4 of the original recipe but I’ve found that 5 dozen of these cookies is more than enough for any family—even mine! When you see the ingredients you’ll…
The three youngest teens went to the Big Stuf camp at Panama City Beach with our church the first week of June. From the smiles and stories I would say they had a large time. Out of respect for their privacy and to protect the innocent I will refrain from sharing their stories here. The…
Hello, my new favorite sugary goodness. I had never heard of this delicious concoction until yesterday and it has definitely made it into my dessert recipe binder. (Yes, I have a special binder for dessert recipes. It’s my favorite food group!) Penuche (pronounced \pa-noo-chee\) very much resembles the caramel frosting that my grandmother used to make.…
It was a long week. Last Monday, Eric’s grandmother was buried. He and 4 of our kids made the trip to the service. I wish I could have been there. I cheered thinking of her in heaven. Caleb was very, very sick. (The next day we found out he had the flu.) He and I…
Do you want to be content with the home you have? I do! I want to be content with every part of my life but sometimes I find myself imagining what it would be like “If only I had this or that” or “If only I could do this or that”. Appreciating nice things and…
Ever need a delicious, easy recipe to feed a hungry crowd that’s also budget friendly? Doesn’t everyone this time of year? Here’s a crockpot recipe that stays in the Monthly Menu rotation at our house. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Here’s what you’ll need: 1 (3lb) bag of frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 package of Hidden…
This is the time of year when many of us are blessed with fresh tomatoes. Nothing beats a sandwich made with thick, juicy tomato slices, fresh white bread, lots of mayonnaise, and salt-n-pepper. My pantry and freezer are stocked with tomatoes (thanks to my Dad) and I’ll enjoy those all winter. But even with my…
“May the sun bring you new energies by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, and may the rain wash away any worries you may have. May gentle breezes refresh your soul and all the days of your life, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty.” Unkown The Gift…