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
What to make for meals in the summer here on my little patch of heaven depends a lot on what needs tended to and harvested in the veggie and herb gardens. Today that means slender zucchini, grape tomatoes and chard from the vegetable garden. Dill, chives and parsley from the herb garden. I didn’t have to think real hard about how to use both … Continue reading A Repeat of Success
I have to admit sometimes I can’t remember if I’ve shared a particular recipe with a few, or many of you. This may be one of those instances, so bear with me as I’m pretty low tech still… Today Matt Swaim and I chatted about Father’s Day and how St. Joseph was a most stellar example of a father. “To provide for his family, St. … Continue reading Kofta Kebabs for Dad
With Father’s Day approaching, memories of my dad, Charlie Nader, always come to mind. Sociable and hard working (he worked the factory night shift), he still made time to haul us 9 kids and our friends around. My husband, Frank, is like my dad in many ways. Same gregarious attitude and equally as hard working. I credit him with teaching our sons useful “hands on” … Continue reading Grilled Steak for Dad
You’ve heard me say before that it doesn’t take much to please me. Like watching our neighbor, Josh, spread a layer of “black gold”/aged horse manure on our tilled vegetable gardens. Ready for planting! Coinciding with prepping the gardens is a spring inventory of the pantry staples in my heirloom pie safe. Enough air circulates through the punched tin door panels to keep jars of preserved … Continue reading Best Pantry Pasta Sauce
Last week I found myself mesmerized at the overwhelming variety of pizzas in the frozen pizza aisle at the grocery. From thin crust to thick, classic pepperoni to spinach artichoke, and everything in between. That’s when I decided to share recipes for an easy, homemade pizza sauce and fool-proof dough.They use wholesome, customizable ingredients and take a whole lot less freezer space than boxed pizzas. … Continue reading Homemade Pizza
Have you heard of cashew cream? Interest in plant-based recipes is growing and that’s where cashew cream comes into play. In its simplest state, cashew cream consists of soaking, then blending, “raw” cashews with water for a creamy, vegan alternative to heavy cream. It can stand in for coconut milk, as well. Cashew cream subs in for whipping cream in this recipe for creamy Italian … Continue reading Creamy Cannellini Bean One Skillet Meal with Cashew Cream
