Last night we sat on the deck under the stars chatting about our day. He told me about his morning at the local hospital where he’s an assistant chaplain. I shared the projects I’d been working on at home. We laughed about our early afternoon slow-ride road trip in the ’65 Chevy and how I…
Breakfast for supper is one of my favorite comfort meals especially when it includes pancakes. My family never frowns when pancakes are on the menu! With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can have a tall stack ready in no time. Best Buttermilk Pancakes* 2 Tablespoons, melted and cooled 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons…
Thanks to gardens, green thumbs, and generous friends we’ve had plenty of tomatoes this summer. Last week a friend from church called and said, “Call your husband and tell him to meet me in the church parking lot on his way home from the office and I’ll give him a bag of tomatoes.” I expected…
Sometimes I get to the end of my grocery budget before I get to the end of the month. While it wouldn’t hurt any of us to miss a few meals I’m not sure that would be popular around my house. So as the grocery line item begins to dwindle I pull out my recipes…
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…
Eric and I have spent many hours sipping coffee and talking in our favorite coffee shops. But the truth is: Eric loves coffee and I love coffee shops. I mean, I like coffee but I really, really like coffee shops. The kind with good music, comfortable seating, cozy decor, and of course, the smell of…
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…
Yesterday I made Iced Mocha Frappes. Around here they are affectionately know as Mocha Frappe Dingos—Eric’s descriptive name of a froufrou coffee drink. However, he really likes this one, especially on a hot afternoon. Today I read this post, Irrevocable, by Sibi at Pearls and Grace. I think you should read it, too. I love…
Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy. But this requires a profound inner shift in our reality. Many of us unconsciously create dramas in our minds, expecting the worst from a situation only to have our expectations become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Inadvertently, we become authors of our own…
Ingredients: 2 pkg pink lemonade Kool-Aid 1 gallon water 1 large can pineapple juice 1 small can frozen lemonade 1 pint frozen strawberries, partially thawed 4 cups sugar 1. Mix Kool-aid and water until dissolved; add remaining ingredients and mix well 2. Freeze overnight 3. Remove from freezer several hours before serving Click here for…