Growing up, one of my favorite parts of summertime was popsicles. I was always a fan of the fudge pops, but I occasionally branched out into other flavors, and cherry is pretty much a classic when it comes to popsicles. Enter the bowl of cherries. These are after I pitted and … [Read more...]
2015 Garden Update: Little Plants Are Growing!
Little plants are growing! Vines are growing! Trees are blooming! Flowers are pretty! One of the cool things about moving to this new house has been seeing all the things that were already planted that we get to enjoy now. The previous pastor and his family did a lot of … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Here's another recipe that I switched from whole wheat flour to oat flour with success! This is quickly becoming another morning favorite for breakfasts and snacking. I don't remember where I got the original recipe, but I think it was from my mom, because these are one of my … [Read more...]
Recipe: Danish Puff Pastries
When I was younger, my mom would make these Danish Puff Pastries as a special treat. We would see her making them at night around bedtime, smell them baking as we went to bed, and we knew we would get to enjoy them for breakfast the next morning. The ingredients are pretty … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice
For a long time, Jesse and I have enjoyed getting Chinese takeout for a quick and easy dinner. But eating out, even for just the two of us, adds up quickly. Add in the kids and you're talking a lot of money for what is truly a simple dish. Last week, I decided to see if I … [Read more...]