Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

I so enjoy chatting with Matt Swaim each week on the Sonrise morning show. Today we talked about appetizers for the holidays and the winner was this recipe for deviled eggs that have Jalapeño Popper ingredients! A friend of mine said he enjoys these at a local restaurant, where they top the eggs with candied bacon, jalapenos and Sriracha! Wow! Have a lovely Labor Day … Continue reading Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Peachy Desserts

I thought I was done with fresh peaches after making peach preserves, canning peaches for winter, and making fresh peach pie. Well, I was wrong. Some almost over-ripe peaches found their way to my back kitchen door. Over the summer, this scenario has been repeating itself with various fresh produce, and I’m not complaining!  The thing is, with peaches this ripe, they can’t hang around. So … Continue reading Peachy Desserts

A Bounty of Basil and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Well, it seems like the sweet basils growing in between my tomato rows are the gifts that keep on giving. I trim them back a couple of times a week, but I do let one plant go to seed for next year’s plantings. Some of you have an abundance of basil, too. So let’s make a thicker version of pesto with the basil, and use … Continue reading A Bounty of Basil and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

New Recipe Chunky Granola

Today Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show chatted about a timely subject: back to school. During Bible Days education was as important as it is today. In the Old Testament, you’ll find lots of references regarding how people felt religious training was important, so the primary purpose of education among the Jews was the learning of and obedience to the law of God. Of … Continue reading New Recipe Chunky Granola

Neighbor Noah and Her First Place Garlic

We’re so proud of our neighbor, Noah, who won first place in her 4H group in the garden vegetable category for her home grown hard neck garlic. Noah now gets to go to the Ohio State fair and compete there! The other day Noah brought me a sample of her tomato basil mozzarella salad. She used her garlic in the salad and boy was it … Continue reading Neighbor Noah and Her First Place Garlic

Two Festivals and Two Kinds of Food

Well, it’s festival time here in Southwestern Ohio. That’s what Matt Swaim and I chatted about today on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio. Hospitality isn’t new and Jesus was a sociable person. I love how He encouraged sociability and the church communities honor that by their summer festivals. Hebrews {13:2}  And do not be willing to forget hospitality. For by it, certain persons, without … Continue reading Two Festivals and Two Kinds of Food