I know May is not traditionally soup weather, but this is such a yummy soup, I had to share anyway. I like to make this soup and keep it in a crock pot all day until it’s time to serve. It’s great for gatherings as a counter to chili. A very yummy soup. And I love the leftovers if there …
Friday Recipes: Cajun Shrimp
This is a hands on, messy recipe. And it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Just don’t forget to ask your guests if they don’t like shrimp before you make it. It’s also a dish you stick in the oven as they walk in the door. Anytime I make this it makes me think of the couple that introduced it to us (the …
YA Author Nicole O’Dell Stops by
I’m delighted to have my friend Nicole O’Dell drop by today. My oldest adores her Scenarios books. These great books set up a situation in which a teen has to make a choice. Then the book sets out the options: what happens with each choice. These books cover great topics from drugs to drinking to cheating to sex. Please share …
Friday Recipes: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
This is another recipe that I received in a binder at a wedding shower. And this is another cake I can whip up quickly if I have the ingredients on hand. The great thing is these ingredients are pretty standard in our house. This is one of the moistest cakes I’ve ever had and it’s so good as…um… breakfast. Hey, …
Review: Lightkeeper’s Ball by Colleen Coble
Anybody who knows my story, knows that Colleen is my mentor and a dear friend. She’s also a fabulous writer, one who sweeps me into her story world. The Mercy Falls series has been no different, and The Lightkeeper’s Ball is a wonderful addition.The setup is elaborate with Olivia Stewart finding herself backed into a position where she must marry …
Babies are precious no matter their story.
Every once in awhile corporate America gets it right. This time, Pampers got it right. Below is an ad the company made that shows that every baby no matter how conceived is precious, a miracle and worth loving and protecting. After you watch it, go buy some Pampers for your little miracle. Or take a package of them to your …
Friday Recipes: A Lemon Gelatin Cake
This one is a day early…but you’ll enjoy it all the same. A couple years after we moved to Indiana, my youngest brother swung by for a couple days after participating in a friend’s wedding. He raved about a cake they’d served at the rehearsal dinner and even made it for us. Oh my gosh! It was so delicious and …
Resurrection Celebration!
So after finding the video from Dallas, I stumbled on this one in Budapest. I remember visiting Heroes’ Square in 1994 when I spent five days in this amazing city shortly after graduating from college. When you think of the history of Budapest since the rise of Hitler, it is AMAZING to think people can freely celebrate their Savior, faith, …
New Friday Column: My Favorite Recipes
Do y’all love to cook? Me, not so much. Not sure if it’s cause my family has restaurants or what…but grocery shopping and kitchens aren’t my favorites. However, there are some dishes I LOVE. So I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you over the next couple months. What do ya think? So here’s the first. This is …
People of the Lord Rise UP!!!
I saw this video on Facebook, the purveyor of culture (tongue in cheek!). There are a couple of things I love about it as we celebrate Easter this week. It captures the joy of people who understand what it means that Jesus of Nazareth not only died for us but that He rose again. It conveys such a sense of …