A few weeks back, a friend of mine shared a Relevant Magazine online article with Kevin and I saying it reminded her of our ministry and hoped it might encourage us. It did. The words of this article entitled What’s the Point of Marriage echoed my deepest convictions of marriage and ministry. The Millers write, So on […]
Strawberry Sorbet
I’m not sure I’ve ever tasted anything so pure, so clean, so bright, so perfect. This strawberry sorbet is beyond amazing–AND healthy! I could go on and on, but I’ll just leave you with the insistence on trying this as soon as you find delicious strawberries on sale for $0.99 a pound. Strawberry Sorbet adapted from […]
The One with the Favorite Kitchen Gadget
Thanks to CSN Stores, I was given the opportunity to test two products that I had on my wish list. As per usual, the cookware.com branch of CSN stores had exactly what I was looking for, the right prices, and fast shipping. I highly recommend them to all of you. The Oxo Good Grips sifter is strong […]
The One with the Life Microscope
I am an open book, heart-on-my-sleeve type of gal. I love being honest and transparent with people. To me, meaningful relationships are everything. I’m not a fan of putting on a happy face, grinning and bearing it, or saying “Fine” in response to “How are you?” It’s not real. And I’m real. But the difficult […]
Salsa from Canned Tomatoes
I am still absolutely in love with the homemade-with-tomatoes-from-my-garden Salsa Recipe, but for the months when tomatoes are not in season, this recipe is top shelf amazing. I don’t know how I never thought of this before, but using canned diced tomatoes is brilliant and delicious. I’m fairly certain I’m never going to be buying the over-cooked, […]
The One with the Adoption Auction
One of my good friends, Sara (who also happens to these design amazing cards), just shared this awesome opportunity with me. James and Emily, a wonderful Christian couple, are fundraising like crazy to raise the $25,000 necessary to complete the adoption process of a child from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Right now through Friday at 8pm, they are hosting […]
Homemade Wheat Thins
Confession: I have a teensy obsession with wheat thin crackers. These crackers are like dessert to me, and I give myself permission to overeat them because they’re classified as “healthy.” Unfortunately, eating half a box goes WAY beyond healthy. But that’s beside the point. I love the hint of sweetness. The salted top. The crispness. […]
The One with Ten Recipes
Top Ten Favorite Recipes from the Past Ten Weeks. Because I love baking and cooking, I invite you to feast on these Adorkable Recipes–some of my faves from the past couple of months. Oh, and if you like these, it’d be swell to check the Adorkable Recipes out on Facebook. :) 1) S’mores Cookies. Because […]
Almond Biscotti
Just like Pizzelles, Biscotti are a uniquely Italian cookie. Literally meaning “twice baked” these cookies are hard and dry and meant to keep for a long time. The variations on the recipe are almost endless. I’ve made cinnamon sugar biscotti and look forward to trying a chocolate variety as well as anise. Most traditionally enjoyed […]
The One with the Childhood Friends
As I mentioned in my list of 10 reasons I know I’m a “grown up,” gobs and gobs of my friends are having baby showers and subsequently giving birth to the most beautiful tiny human beings ever. March 5th was no exception. One of my friends from elementary school was having a baby shower in […]