What a fun chat with Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show this morning talking about do ahead foods for Thanksgiving. Wheat/bread was the topic and the recipe for pumpkin pecan bread pudding is a winner! WHEAT John 12:24: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. Psalm 147:12-14……He makes peace … Continue reading Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding
What a fun time I had again chatting with Matt Swaim/Sacred Heart Radio Sonrise Morning Show today about Matthew 2:11 and the magi bringing gifts to Baby Jesus. Here’s a holiday scenario that may be as familiar to some of you as it is to me. You’re invited to a celebratory gathering and you’d like to bring a homemade edible host/hostess gift. The devil … Continue reading GIFTS IN JARS: SALTED CARAMEL & HOT FUDGE (No Corn Syrup!)
Today, as usual on Thursday mornings, I chatted with buddy Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart radio. The subject was butter – yes, butter was made in Biblical times from goats, camels, cows. Today butter is a common ingredient that we use almost every day. It’s a necessary one, too, in these snack mixes for autumn or Halloween gatherings. Be aware, though, both … Continue reading Boo! 2 Addictive Snack Mixes
The weather here on my little patch of heaven in southwestern Ohio has played havoc with my tomatoes. All varieties, including grape, hybrid and heirloom tomatoes were growing well until a few weeks ago. Fluctuating air temperatures and not enough/too much rain caused the fruit setting and ripening processes to slow down. My yellow tomatoes are ripening faster than the red. Less acidic and … Continue reading Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes and Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes!
I like to keep you up to date on my gardens. Both my teaching herb garden and family vegetable gardens have gotten a boost from the much needed rain. And so have the weeds, which means I’ve been spending time happily tilling and hoeing between rows. How about you? Are you enjoying being more outside than in? If so, and you’re the cook, I think … Continue reading Slow Cooked Pepper Steak
I t’s my fault that I didn’t have enough home grown strawberries to make a pie today. All because I allowed the little ones to pick ripe berries from my strawberry pots. Small hands discovering plump red berries among the leaves captivates their attention. They left with stained hands and happy smiles. So it was off to the grocery to buy more strawberries for this seasonal … Continue reading Restaurant Quality Homemade Strawberry Pie
During the spring our girls/chickens lay an abundant amount of eggs. One of the nests has been taken over by our little bantam hen. She wants to be a momma so is in a broody state, only leaving the nest for food and water. In the meantime there are still enough eggs to make frittatas for our annual Mother’s Day brunch. For those of you … Continue reading Mother’s Day Frittata
Hello, friends, We’ve had some family challenges lately – my husband had a serious accident while working outside here on our little patch of heaven, so I’ve not had much time to devote to this site. He’s blessed with good care and a wonderful, positive attitude. Just wanted to update you and thank those of you who have reached out with prayers and kind words. … Continue reading Sorry it’s been a while
As usual, on Thursdays, I chatted with Matt Swaim today and the subject was St. Blaise. He was a healer, especially for conditions of the throat. I thought it would be good to share a couple timely recipes now that we’re in flu and cold season (still!). The reason we have the blessing of throats on his feast day is when he was condemned to … Continue reading Warming Tea and Bone Broth
From friend and colleague, Ron Wilson/ronwilsononline.com. A new study indicates a benefit to honey bees of local sunflower cropland. Even low levels of sunflower acreage nearby correlate with reduced Varroa mite infestation in managed colonies, researchers found, and supplemental sunflower pollen helps ward off the mites, as well. click below for article Continue reading Sunflowers Linked to Reduced Varroa Mite Infestations in Honey Bees
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