Nine years ago today, my then beau, David, and I took a daytrip from Grand Rapids to Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We had a lovely day, driving through Petoskey and across the Mackinac Bridge. We had lunch in the little town of …
I found this recipe for rich cheese soup in a Gooseberry Patch book and tried it this week for the first time. It is very good and very rich. The next time I serve it, I will only serve it as a side with something else less rich and less salty rather …
Worship is the highest and noblest activity of which man, by the grace of God, is capable. John Stott The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God. C. S. Lewis The great thing, and the only …
This cranberry nut dessert is a quick and yummy fall dessert. Actually, it is yummy any time of the year! If you have a few extra bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving hanging about in your freezer, this is an excellent way to use them up. …
My mom made this Garlic Shrimp Pasta during our most recent visit. I’m not a big fan of dill in foods like this, but garlic was by far the predominant flavor so I didn’t mind the dill at all. One word – delicious! This serves two, …
My mom has made Sarah’s Salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited. I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. The original recipes calls for multiple greens including …
The distinction between Christianity and all other systems of religion consists largely in this, that in these others men are found seeking after God, while Christianity is God seeking after men. Thomas Arnold To be a witness means to live in such a …
I am starting to think the cool weather is never coming! It is 87 degrees right now which is amazingly warm for Michigan in September. I thought I would share a great recipe for folks who are still “enjoying” the warm weather. This …
A life making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw He who waits to do a great deal of good at once, will never do anything. Samuel Johnson By perseverance the snail reached the ark. …
Key lime pie is a wonderful light dessert for summer. You must use Key Limes for this and not regular limes. Key Limes are tiny little limes that usually come in a bag. Their flavor is wonderful. Don’t miss the handy tip a reader shared in the …
