Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
I'm no chef, but I cook dinner almost every night. In order to keep it as simple as possible, I have a menu board in our kitchen and on it I write out as many dinners as I have complete ingredients for, and choose from those for the week. If anyone else has an opinion... Continue Reading →
I love food and I think about it a lot. Some of it probably has to do with the fact that I am responsible for feeding the family, but most of it has to do with the fact that I just love food. I think it’s so interesting that God made us to need food... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Got this recipe from my friend Cristine several years ago and last year she got in touch with me because she couldn't find hers, so I had to make it again. It works every single time, no need to wait for pumpkin season! Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 1/2 c unsalted butter 1 1/4 c... Continue Reading →
This may be the easiest recipe out there, but this time of year it is a big hit with most everyone. It's perfect for our daughter to make for her friends, not too filling but very decadent. Chocolate Covered Strawberries 1 lb strawberries 1 c. chocolate chips (semi sweet, milk, dark, whatever) 2 t.... Continue Reading →
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