I’m a homebody. Although I was a go-go-go person when I was college-aged and just out of college, I’m most happy now when I am at home. I do need to get out from time to time and once in awhile I even get in the mood to go to the mall. But for the …
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. –Hebrews 11:1 (ESV) God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them from God’s hands as a means. Trials, obstacles, difficulties, …
One of our favorite lazy Sunday meals is Sweet Basil Rub Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and Maple-Glazed Carrots. Every bit of it is so delicious. I should, however, clarify that by lazy I mean Sundays when the pace is slow and I have lots of time so I feel like cooking. These aren’t …
I found this sweet basil rub for roasted chicken on a chicken package and it is now one of our very favorite things to eat. And I mean favorite as in choose this above anything out of any category of food. I use this rub on a whole roasting chicken and make it in the …
These maple-glazed carrots with pecan is such a simple recipe, but so tasty! It can be served with many different types of comfort food meals such as roast beef. This is a great compliment to the wonderful Sweet Basil Rub Roasted Chicken. Maple-Glazed Carrots with Pecans Ingredients 1 & 1/2 cups cooked baby carrots or …
Lately I’ve been thinking about frugality quite a bit. It must be a combination of the fall harvest time and business being slow that makes me focus on ways to make money and stretch what we do have even further. I was interested to learn when we visited Vermont a few year ago that frugality …
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 Paradise in the U.P. and then made our way …
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 than making it …
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 thing, is to adore and praise God. Thomas …
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. Cranberry Nut Dessert Ingredients 1 & 1/4 cup …
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, but we successfully doubled it. Garlic Shrimp Pasta Ingredients …
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. Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Ingredients 2 cups each of lettuce, romaine, and …
