Ladies, we are a smart group. So many of you run a home on a strict budget, but manage to serve good, healthy meals to your family while not breaking the bank. I love this, and I’m striving to get better at it! So I’ve decided, as a way of celebrating our menu maven-ness (why … Continue reading »
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Gratitude
Today I am grateful for the abundance of the Earth, for the goodness of God’s care for us. For raspberries that are the epitome of “local food” — picked from a bush in our yard, and still warm from the sun.
The Stay-At-Home-Mom
Friends, A while back the lovely Rae asked me to consider writing a post about why I want to be a stay-at-home-mom. I accepted the challenge, and she’s posted it today. So go on over to No Wealth But Life, to see my attempt at guest blogging!
Fresh Lemons — Recipe!
We got a fresh lemon in our farm delivery last week, so I decided to make Lemon-Poppy Seed muffins. I know it’s Lent, but technically, I don’t think muffins count as sweets because they’re eaten for breakfast and not dessert. Now if you’re making chocolate-chip-snickers bar muffins, that might be a different story. Lemon-poppy seed … Continue reading »
Bread Prayers Answered!
After an epic fail on Friday, which involved three cups of whole wheat flour and a resulting brick, I set my face like flint and decided to soldier on. I looked for a new recipe, and boy did I find one! Since I have a Kitchen Aid mixer I decided to use that with the … Continue reading »
Breadmakers — I need your help!
Ladies, I am in desperate need of advice! I received a birthday gift from my MIL, and I would like to buy a bread maker with the gift. However, I have no clue which model to buy, how the bread will turn out, can you make whole grain bread in a bread machine? I know … Continue reading »
House Tales
In the midst of my severe case of “baby fever”, I’ve sort of missed most of the house-buying process, delegating most of the question asking and contract reading to my husband (who is a lawyer and reads those kinds of things for fun). I’ve mostly been content to sign on the dotted line, listen to … Continue reading »
Wonderful New Blog!
I am breaking my self-imposed no-blogging-on-weekends rule in order to share this fabulous new blog I’m stumbled upon! It’s called Simple Mom, but it seems to be a blog meant to inspire and give resources to home managers. So far in the past hour or so of perusing the site, I have found about 50 … Continue reading »
Recipe!
Ladies, I have a yummy recipe to pass along! I’ve made it twice now, and Atticus has practically licked the pan each time. It is delicious, easy to make, and super healthy. You ready? Here it is…*drumroll please*… Shrimp Creole Prep: 25 mins. Cook: 15 mins Makes: 4 servings 1 pound fresh or frozen cooked … Continue reading »
Thanksgving Recipe — Sweet Potatoes
I found this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens November 2009 issue. Prep: 45 minutes Bake: 36 minutes Oven: 350 degrees 4 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. salt 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup whipping cream or half and half 2 tbsp. maple syrup (sugar free please) 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 … Continue reading »
