Tonight my daddy texted me and asked me if I wanted to go to dinner with him while I’m home. My dad asked me on a date! I said “sure!” right away, of course. I never turn down free food, after all. No, no. It’s so much more than that. Dad loves spending time with […]
Buttermilk Pancakes 2.0
Like I said a few days ago, I love me some pancakes. Typically, I gravitate towards the thick and fluffy pancakes. This one is my favorite. But when Kevin and I are in the mood for a traditional pancake–the kind you might get from a box mix–this is definitely the recipe to go for. Fast, […]
The One with Not Much
My belly hurts. And it has been for 32 hours on. the. dot. Not cool, gastrointestinal system, not cool. Last night as I waited for Kevin to come down from class it was really random to see a van pull up beside me and realize it was my other mom. (“Mother-in-law” technically, but that seems […]
The One with the Proof of Adulthood
The Top Ten ways I’ve realized I’m a grown up. 1) Almost all of my friends were married within months of our wedding. 2) We have to buy our own TOILET PAPER. 3) Ninety Percent of the mail is filled with bills. 4) I would rather sit at home and spend a quiet evening […]
Snickerdoodles
originally posted June 9, 2009. I could hardly believe I hadn’t posted a snickerdoodle recipe yet. Craziness. This is one of my favorite cookies and making them has fond memories of my growing-up years, yet for some reason I don’t bake them very often. The cookies have a delightful crisp surface, with a soft center, […]
Slow Cooker Hearty Ham and Bean Chili
Come visit the new Adorkable Recipes Facebook Page! It’s the perfect place to connect and get the latest on kitchen news. ———- This should probably be called “Ham and Bean Soup,” but being the wise woman that I am, I knew better. My husband would judge a dish in very negative light if it had […]
The One with Watoto
Spending an hour in worship with beautiful African children whose love of Jesus shines from every inch of their being is such an incredibly moving experience. The Watoto African Children’s Choir came to our church on Friday evening for a concert, and managed to blessed our hearts, move us in the depths of our spirits, and […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This is my all-time FAVORITE ice cream flavor, bar none. This recipe is so pure and simple, I have to restrain myself from making it every week. :) Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Yields: 1-1/2 quarts (14–1/2 cup servings) Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 […]
The One with the Miracle of Mercy Land
It’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to River Jordan’s novel, The Miracle of Mercy Land. There is so much emotion, so much suspense, so much frustration, so much beauty, so much triumph. This book tells the story of the young woman named Mercy Land who was born and raised on […]
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