Perfect for a chilly winter’s day, this hearty vegetable stew will fill your belly and warm you to the core. I love anything that is loaded with vegetables. I don’t feel the need to have meat in every meal, but I think this stew would fill even the carnivorous eater. I tossed the ingredients together […]
Fresh Cabbage and Veggie Wrap Recipe
I have been on a bit of a cabbage kick lately. I used to think this heavy head of lettuce-like leaves were only for my grandma and her really smelly cabbage rolls (which I probably thoroughly enjoy now.) But I have had an extreme change of heart toward cabbage. I LOVE it. It’s perfect to […]
The One with the Note to Self {Teen Weekend}
The Five Minute Friday Prompt was REAL. So I wrote a letter to myself. My Saturday-self. —- Dear Melanie, Today you are spending your time with 18 high schoolers. You have the opportunity to get to know them–really know them. This is the quality time you’ve been looking forward to, hoping for. When time doesn’t […]
The One with a Blog {That Matters}
I wanted to share a particularly awesome blog with you all. This one has a purpose, a heavenly one. These girls have been through the trenches of depression and have been given a passion by God to offer comfort to others. They are living out 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Praise be to the God and Father […]
Deep Dish Sausage and Pepper Pizza Recipe
Pizza is a Friday night must-have in our house. No questions asked. Most of the time our pizza is the same. (I like routine). Crust a la bread machine, sauce, cheese, green peppers, pepperoni, onion. The result is a nice crispy crust on the thin side. We love it. But every once in a while I […]
The One with My Focus {and too much of a good thing}
Lately, I’ve been… …eating far too many Crunchy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies. …loving every minute of teaching piano lessons. …trying to ignore the little piles of this and that stacking up all over the house. …contenting myself in the stage of life I’m in. …becoming quickly addicted to Grey’s Anatomy. Thank you, Netflix. I watched […]
The One with the 10 Fave Snack Duos
It’s no secret I love food. I mean, I have an entire blog designated to recipe after recipe. Today I thought I’d simply share my favorite food combinations. There are just some snacks that are meant to pair up. I can hardly eat pretzels without popping in a few M&Ms. I mean really? You have probably […]
Crunchy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I have always loved the combination of mint with chocolate. But I wasn’t convinced that crunchy candy canes would be a good addition to the already-perfect chocolate chip cookie. I am so glad I was wrong. :) Kevin and I have been thoroughly loving this variation of a favorite recipe. The crunchiness of the candy […]
The One with the Devil’s Schemes
It’s interesting, this thing called life. Walking day by day in the grace of God brings an even more vibrant perspective. We have those days or weeks (or months, if we’re lucky) of blessing and plenty and overflow. Everything seems almost perfect. We get along with our spouses. Money isn’t an issue. Friends are abundant. Trials seem […]
Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
I am a fan of all things peanut butter. And granola is one of my favorite snacks and best-ever yogurt topping. Making your own granola is not only more economical than purchasing the store-bought varieties, but it eliminates tons of excess sugar from the ingredient list. I’m all for actually nutritious granola, aren’t you? Crunchy Peanut […]