With the abundance of squash in this summer’s harvest, I wanted a fun way to incorporate the vegetable into our evening meal. When I came across Two Pea’s Zucchini Fries recipe, I knew I had been inspired. I altered a few ingredients, assuming the method would work well for squash as it did for zucchini. It […]
The One with Insta-Autumn
Right now, I’m in love with the sudden fall season that seems to be upon us. I love how it was 90 on Saturday and it’s been in the 60s since then. Sure, I would appreciate a view of the sun now and then, but these blustery days have been so refreshing. I LOVE Fall. […]
Mac & Cheese Success
Just wanted to share some exciting news–my Macaroni and Muenster Cheese recipe was featured on Pattitude’s blog in a Mac & Cheese Link party. I am so honored! Patti tells me she followed the recipe to a T, and both she and her husband loved the result. So go check out the link party recipes […]
The One with the Rainy Labor Day
Spending time with my mom and dad Labor Day weekend was lovely. They were able to come with us to our church picnic in which we experienced Chicken Barbecue. This was a local delicacy that we hadn’t yet experienced. I said, “I’ve had barbecue chicken but not ‘Chicken Barbecue’.” We were in for a treat. […]
100% Whole Wheat Bread
I have always been a bread lover, especially when it comes to hearty varieties like this one. With flax seed adding to the whole wheat goodness and a hint of sweetness from the molasses, this bread is out of this world. My new favorite whole wheat bread! It’s great for sandwiches, toast, or an afternoon […]
Yellow Summer Squash and Corn Soup
When I saw Love and Olive Oil’s post about this delightful summer vegetable soup, I was hooked. I had all of the ingredients ready and waiting in my fridge. I could hardly wait until the next evening to prep this lovely (not to mention totally healthy!) soup for dinner. This was fast and SO, so easy to […]
The One with the REAL Youth Min
a snap shot of the the life of a youth pastor. as read in Group Magazine, Sept/Oct 2011 “So your job is to play with teenagers one day a week?” prep lesson. write message. fix church van. lead kid to Christ. “Are you ever going to be a real pastor someday?” scrape Jell-O off ceiling. lead […]
The One with the End of HP
Oh my goodness gracious. I literally just finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows–book 7 of 7 in the HP series. It was my first time. Yes, I know the books were all the rage when I was in high school. They became a part of some teacher’s reading curriculum in fact. But I was against […]
The One with the Scrapbooking Winner and a DISCOUNT
And the winner of My Memories Digital Scrapbooking software giveaway IS— Jillian from Meandering Mind who says I think it would be wonderful to win this giveaway, because I’m so un-crafty :( I wish I could handmake my own scrapbooks, but I tend to cut off heads, over glue pages and end up with a […]
Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
I love being able to whisk together a creamy alfredo sauce in no time. Once you’ve mastered the skill of making a roux (combining equal parts flour and butter, whisking in liquid until thickened), you have got a serious skill under your belt. This dish was exactly what Kevin and I love about home cooked […]