The farro grain was introduced to our home on a cooking show. The next day during our first trip to Aldi grocery store we found this magical grain! The recipe below doesn’t seem like much, but you will fall in love with the texture. I loved how the grain absorbed the olive oil, lemon, and feta…
Carefree Living
I’m a control freak like most moms. We can’t help ourselves. Even if you claim first prize in the “hands off approach”, when the stakes are high, I’m sure you rev up the engine of your helicopter. Maybe not, but it brings me comfort knowing you might. You know, normalization. I could share the crazy…
Pierre de Coubertin
Kindness. The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate (Merriam-Webster) In all that we can give to those around us in our daily lives, kindness, by far, is the greatest gift. Kindness takes time and focus. Often, an act of sincere kindness means foregoing your goals or agenda. Sharrin, in our Toastmaster’s group, gave an awe-inspiring…
Chewy Sugar Cookies
If I post a recipe, it’s because it’s divine! My second favorite cookie is the sugar cookie, especially with sugar crystals. Oh happiness! My most favorite cookie is the Mexican Wedding Cookie. I had to post this sugar cookie recipe. With the holidays ahead, you will want to give this one a try! The best!…
Feel the Rain On Your Skin
Thank you for the struggle. My flesh finally acknowledged with great joy the gift from God. A circumcision of the heart. God gave Noah, after a magnitude of life experiences and obedience to the Word of God, a beautiful rainbow. The first rainbow ever to pan across the sky–just for Noah. Can you imagine the…
Cannelloni/Rigatoni Cake
This recipe was inspired by Vivian Grace for our family night. We developed our own recipe by utilizing several recipes on the internet. Our mealtime has become a way to reconnect as a family and enjoy fellowship around the table. Making spaghetti is one of the easiest meals to make, and we found this recipe…
The Lamb
The lamb’s appearance was overwhelming. As I gazed upon the Lamb, His beauty, gentleness, and kindness were felt. The sunset in all the colors, warmth, and majesty. The twinkle in the eyes of a baby when they laugh. Certain visualizations can be known by the soul and mind beyond what a camera can capture. This was…
Ava Maria
She was at her lowest point. Alcoholic. Bulimia. Questionable relationships. Her family and friends had called off the search team, and they gave her an ultimatum through fearful and sad tears. Her last direction from them was to see a priest. As she walked into the sanctuary, the carpet, the candles, and the smell of…
Golden Opportunities
When opportunities arise but doors are shut it’s natural to go into a somewhat desperate “What next mode?” Mark Batterson, a pastor, spoke of two major doors that were shut–out of his control–that impacted the future of his church. He honestly spoke of the instant fear, but in hindsight it was God telling this body…
Nana’s Coconut Cake
This recipe is from our Nana Charlene Reardon and has been passed down to the generations, and for new brides who are setting up their favorite recipes for their kitchen. Ingredients One box of your favorite Vanilla Cake Batter Mix, or you can make your favorite cake mix from scratch. Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut…
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