Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
I may appear way more industrious than I really am with this recipe, just know that there is a good reason why I am taking the time to make my own stock. We have some joint and ligament issues in our family, and it has been suggested to provide my people with gelatin, a natural... Continue Reading →
This little gem came to me from my dear friend Cristine, she brought a loaf along with the recipe to my house years ago. The funny thing is that over the years we have had to ask each other for the recipe a couple of times, it's one of those that you will search high... Continue Reading →
I've been looking for something quick and mobile for breakfast because the kids are coming downstairs later and later each morning! These breakfast cookies are gluten free and vegan is you use carob chips. I mixed them up last night and baked them this morning so they would be fresh, and all were eaten! Lifted... Continue Reading →
Greeting from the South Carolina coast! It's known as the Lowcountry, and the Shrimp Boil is an easy meal to prepare in one pot for a large group of people. The way it is served here is without plates and utensils, you put newspaper down on the table and pour the contents of the pot... Continue Reading →
We are on our way to the South Carolina coast, so I know I will be fixing one of my favorite dishes in the next few days. I serve it over Charleston Grits because why have rice when you can have grits? I'm not sure where I got this classic recipe, I've been making it... Continue Reading →
Grilling Season is upon us, so marinades are front and center. This is a simple soy marinade for fish or chicken, or grilled vegetables, that has deep flavor. It's from the website, Tasting Table, and if you love food, you want to subscribe to this site. If I am grilling chicken breasts, I throw a... Continue Reading →
....or Coleman's birthday cake every single year. We originally had this cake while visiting dear friends in Memphis and now it is the only cake he will eat, and it's gone in hours when we have it. So, this recipe is from my friend Britta: Chocolate Chip Cake 1 Pillsbury yellow cake mix 4 eggs... Continue Reading →
So simple....keep them in the fridge on summer days. I got this one from Top Secret Recipes, and there are lots of versions, but this one is the simplest. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups 24 mini muffin tins 2 -12 oz packages milk chocolate chips (I use Hershey's) 2 c peanut butter 1 c powdered sugar... Continue Reading →
Yep, this is the good stuff. Put it on a BELT (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato), on a burger, on top of grits, anyplace you would insert bacon. It's amazing, I promise. Bacon Jam (from Foodie with Family) 1.5 lbs bacon 2 sweet onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 c cider vinegar 1/2 c brown... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year! Pick as many tomatoes as you can and prepare them using this recipe, then you have the makings for bruschetta (serve on grilled french bread with parmesan), margarita pizza, caprese salad (simply add balls of mozzarella) or any pasta dish - hot or cold. I got this recipe from The... Continue Reading →
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