Creamy Vanilla Cauliflower – Mashed creamy cauliflower with a hint of vanilla and cream cheese. This side dish is perfect for dinner or Thanksgiving holiday. I bought my first vanilla beans recently. Woot. Woot. Go me. What’s all the hype about vanilla beans? I’m not sure but I can’t be feeling left out. So I…
Less than Perfect but Better Than a Mess
Do you see this photo? I love the neat pile. It symbolizes how I want my life to be. It symbolizes how I want my home to look like, my marriage, my family life, even my hair for Pete’s sake! My hair is seriously a disaster today. It looks like I rolled out of bed…
Chicken White Bean Corn Chili
Chicken White Bean Corn Chili – You’ve got to try this white chicken chili with corn. This hearty recipe is perfect for dinner, easy to make and healthy too! Make this for the cold winter nights! This chili is quick and delicious. It’s easy to whip up and serve on an evening that you don’t have…
Makeover Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Makeover Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cinnamon Glaze – Delicious lighter, healthier version of my favorite pumpkin bread. Less calories, great flavor. Pumpkin bread has long been one of my favorite things on the Thanksgiving table. Is that weird that we serve it straight up with our meal? Maybe it is. But I don’t really…
Journey of Helping – Gift of Gratitude, Just Because Week 6
Have you ever received an unexpected gift from someone? No occasion. No reason. Just a ‘Because I thought of you’ gift. I have. It’s truly a great feeling to know that someone cares enough about you to send you something that says ‘I care.’ Gratitude. I looked up the definition. It says “readiness to show…
Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes – Whipped sweet potatoes mashed with pure maple syrup. Perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner or great side dish for any meal. Sweet potatoes are a staple for Thanksgiving in my opinion. I like them in all sorts of ways too. Roasted, baked, candied, whipped. They’re all scrumptious. This recipe is smooth…
Staying the Course
I like to run. It gets me out of the house. It gets me moving. It gets me breathing fresh air. It allows me to enjoy nature and the beauty of creation. Usually I plan in advance that I want to run. I check the weather. Make sure it fits the schedule and then I…