After our recent trip to the beach it got me thinking about anticipation. We had so much anticipation leading up to our trip. It had been far too long since we were at the beach. Far too long since we had been able to get away and relax. When I say that word, what…
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Here ye. Here ye. I do declare. A new healthy dish is here for all to prepare. I just got back from the beach and I’m thinking I need to ditch that feeling of ‘I ate too much.’ Ugh. Salads and veggies oh my. Gotta love a new dish for dinner that’s 100% healthy. I…
A Little R & R
After a few weeks of craziness it’s finally here. We’re at the beach resting and relaxing. It’s well appreciated. After multiple sicknesses and multiple house and car problems it’s such a relief to get away and enjoy some time together. We’re blessed that God got us through the bumps and what a perfectly timed vacation….
Pumpkin Tarts with Streusel Topping
Pumpkin. It’s that time of the year. They adorn our porches. We decorate them and carve them. But my absolute favorite thing to do is bake with it. I hope you’re not sick of pumpkin recipes yet. I certainly am not. I’m just getting started. I have lots of pumpkin recipes to try out and…
When Life is A Mess
Life can be such a mess. Sometimes one right after the other. Sometimes one or two in the midst of another. Everywhere you turn it’s there. Kids sick. Clock ticks. Gotta get to the stores. Dirty floors. Tomatoes galore. Knock on the door. Unanswered emails. Fridge fails. Expectations. Situations. When I get through these messes….
Blueberry Coconut Banana Bread {with Video}
Blueberry Coconut Banana Bread – Recipe for homemade quick bread with blueberries, sweet coconut and banana makes an easy loaf. Fruit and coconut combination is perfect! {Edited, new video and rephotographed June 2017} I think you all know by now that I love coconut. It’s delicious in drinks, desserts and main dishes. This bread combines simple ingredients…
When Unperfect Days End with Perfect Moments
As I sit here my three children, ages 11, 9 and 5 shooed me away from the kitchen after dinner. Leave the mess. They told me to go. Go to take a nap. Go read a book. Not as easy as it sounds. I don’t quite trust their ‘cleaning up’ methods without any supervision. But…
