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Happily Ever After

Monday, May 2, 2005 (Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
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I am a paper and pen kind of gal. While I know there are people who live and die by their Palm Pilots and Blackberries, I am not one of them. I still use a classic size Franklin Planner with a tapestry cover and flowery pages. It must be the writer …

Category: Our Family Life

Herb Roasted Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Monday, May 2, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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I made this herb roasted tenderloin with oven roasted red potatoes yesterday for Sunday dinner. It is so easy to put together, but tastes like it took a lot more work. It is great for a company dinner or holiday. When I make it for the two of us, I …

Category: Main DishesTag: Potatoes Recipes

Chilled French Style Green Bean Salad Recipe

Monday, May 2, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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David really likes green beans so I try to make them in various forms – steamed, in recipes, etc. This chilled French style green bean salad is a great cool side item for the hot summer months. The combination of ingredients sounds a bit weird, …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Summer Recipes

Do We Give Advice or Biblical Counsel?

Sunday, May 1, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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I heard a pastor speak today about knowing God’s will and something he said struck me as being significant. He addressed two questions. Should we seek advice or counsel? Should we give advice or counsel? As I’ve said before, I think using …

Category: Christian Living

Shredded Salsa Chicken in the Crockpot Recipe

Thursday, April 28, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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After sharing my basic meatball recipe, I thought I should also share my shredded chicken recipe. It isn’t really a recipe, but more like a timesaving shortcut. My motto in the kitchen is cook once, eat at least twice and preferably three or …

Category: Slow CookerTag: Chicken Recipes

Banana Grape-Nuts Bread Recipe

Monday, April 25, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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Banana Grape-Nuts Bread is my absolute favorite banana bread recipe that goes all the way back to my childhood. Whenever I share this with other people, they always like it. The Grape-Nuts add a nice nutty flavor and texture. I also like the way the …

Category: Breads & Muffins | Breakfast & Brunch

Deviled Eggs with Green Olives Recipe

Monday, April 25, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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Deviled eggs with green olives is my mom’s deviled egg recipe and so it is the one I grew up with. It was quite some time before I realized some people made “sweet” deviled eggs. This recipe has a tangy yolk filling and I vastly …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Eggs Recipes | Summer Recipes
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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥




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