We’ve been studying the Israelites’ exodus out of Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land at our church. Their story is not one of starting at Point A, and following a straight line that ends at Point B. Their path was a tortuous one, and if you saw it drawn on a map, you …
This week, my friend, world class musician, and wine connoisseur Denny Jiosa is doing another wine tutorial for us. Denny has some great and affordable red wine recommendations for the cold nights that most of us are facing this winter. This wine, with this pasta? Magnifico! Last time my husband and I dropped by the …
I’ve begun the Beth Moore study on the book of James, as of last Friday, and while I realize her studies are not to everyone’s taste, I am inordinately fond of “Blonder Than I Pay To Be” Beth Moore. I find her to be honest, humble, hilarious, and absolutely passionate in regard to her faith …
You’re not going to believe how delicious this recipe for Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Boozy Cherries and Hot Fudge Sauce is!!! This is the best dessert I think I’ve ever made. I am not making this up. There is an alchemy between the sweetness of the sugar, the tartness of the goat cheese, the …
I know a girl. A sweet, wholesome, beautiful girl. Fresh faced and rosy cheeked, she has that natural kind of beauty that needs no adornment. Her soft spoken manner is accompanied by kindness, gentleness, and helpfulness. She’s the kind of girl who would make ANY mother proud. You’d never take her for someone with …
Rene Her parents named their youngest baby girl Florene. But all her friends called her “Rene”. I wasn’t born into the privilege of being Rene’s niece. However, I was fortunate enough to have married into that position. And you didn’t have to BE genetically related, to feel like you’d become family to Rene. I only …
Pizza Bianca With Swiss Chard and Goat Cheese: How about a pizza recipe that is straight from Italy, that will use the greens you have lying around and need to eat? This recipe utilizes Swiss Chard, the best tasting green, garlic, and goat cheese! Yum! Swiss Chard I found the original recipe for this pizza …
This post was written for GenFab, (short for Generation Fabulous), a group for bloggers of a certain age that provides encouragement, information and blogging tips. GenFab sponsors a once a month Blog Hop. This month’s topic was “How I met my husband/significant other”. You can follow GenFab’s twitter hashtag at #GenFab. I get so many (absolutely …
Gratuitous picture of Sooze and Anne loving Chicago. Last month I took a wonderful trip to Chicago with my dear friend, Anne, to attend Bloggy Boot Camp, Brand Edition, which was hosted by The SitsGirls. That blogging conference rocked on every level: they provided excellent information for bloggers who desire to… dare I say it… …
This post marks the last in a series of six posts that I have written as an Ambassador Mom for Kotex. It’s been a really good experience for me, and not just because we received free product (although that was a very nice thing!). It’s also been a good thing for me, personally. I feel …
Tuscan Bread Stuffing with Goat Cheese, Dried Cherries and Prosciutto is, for me, the highlight of my Thanksgiving table, where I only serve the best recipes of the season that I know. Why Is This Your Family’s Favorite Stuffing? Oh for a thousand tongues to sing this great stuffing recipe’s praise. It really is the …
Planning your Thanksgiving recipes, and wondering what wine might beautifully accompany your feast? My friend Denny Jiosa, wine guru and world class guitarist, is guest posting for me today, and has some exciting and affordable wine choices to grace your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy! Fall in Tennessee brings beautiful colors, shorter days, cooler temps, and Thanksgiving! …
Heavenly Havarti and Black Forest Ham Sandwich with Apple Butter, Aioli, and Arugula. It’s melted cheese with ham…yes…but it’s so much more!!!! What’s a Great Sandwich Recipe? In the beginning, I made me a fabulous sandwich. And it was good. Then, a girlfriend challenged me to enter a sandwich recipe contest, and I remembered my …
Have you ever considered whether or not you might want to homeschool your child? You have my permission to run away, now. Promise not to hold it against you! The chances are strong that this post is not going to make me any friends. My friends who are in their early days of homeschooling might …
Back in June, I was fortunate enough to be chosen as an Ambassador Mom for Kotex. Kotex asked its Ambassador Moms to write posts geared toward moms of tweens and teens, and put those posts up periodically, as it were. Ahem. They asked me to schedule these posts, once a month. Once a month. It’s the …