Albion Free Methodist Run for God Group This morning I ran my second 5k race–the Albion Strawberry Festival 5k–alongside 30 other green-shirted Run for God runners from our church and community. It was an exhilarating experience to be a part of something bigger than myself, bigger than a race. This group had trained together, learned from each […]
Spicy Strawberry Mango Salsa Recipe
It’s STRAWBERRY SEASON, friends! Plus, there have been mangoes on sale in the stores almost every week since Memorial Day. Between those two exciting events and the cilantro steadily producing on my back porch, this salsa was an obvious choice to bring to a party! I knew the dip would be delicious, if only I […]
No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Granola Bars Recipe
I am a sucker for anything remotely healthy, yet sweet and reasonably filling. These granola bars fit the bill (and they were the perfect option for our weekend camping trip). In just minutes your pan of granola bars is firming up on the counter top–less time than it would take to run to the store […]
The One with Strawberries and Settlers
Do you ever have those days (or weeks) when there is so much going on you can’t seem to find anything to write about? The slower the pace of life, the more time I have to take note of the little moments of joy or hilarity or wisdom or frustration. But when it’s one thing […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe
Ever since my friend Sheryl first shared with me her freshly made cookie dough brownies, I knew I had to make this recipe! I am a cookie dough lover, and have been known to bake a batch of cookies just because I’d like to eat some cookie dough. No joke. Well, this recipe is much […]
The One with our Fourth
Thursday was the 4th Anniversary of the day I married this guy– In celebration of our marriage (you see, we love each other to infinity and beyond, we laugh together a whole lot, and sharing conversation is our favorite pastime), we planned a stupendous getaway that was meant to fit in our favorite things. My […]
Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes
If you enjoy the crunchy, nutty texture of cornmeal, then these pancakes are your new best friend. My husband has quite a love for cornmeal, so I wasn’t even hesitant to try this recipe found on Tasty Kitchen. These are some of the simplest homemade pancakes to throw together and they cook up beautifully. Top […]
Easy Beef Stroganoff
For a quick and easy dinner that makes you happy and warm in all the right ways, this stroganoff is the way to go. I have many fond memories of family dinners around this meal. We loved it served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Perfect for easy homestyle cooking. And only 4 ingredients (plus […]
The One with Friday Funnies 05.18.12
On today’s episode of Friday Funnies, we will explore the beauty of wedding photos (ruined), check out some adorable Pandas, and learn how to keep your work buddies (or you spouse!) from drinking from your mug. ————– I don’t know about you, but I think this is just plain genius. Maybe that says something about […]
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread
I am a sucker for anything cinnamon. Thus, when I saw this sweet tasting bread on Annie’s blog, I knew it was a must-try. I didn’t even wait around for days or months; I got right in the kitchen and got that yeast working. This bread is irresistible–especially warm and toasted and topped with butter. *drool* […]