The fascination with drumsticks continues at my home this summer. We’ve had Spicy Orange Drumsticks and Zesty and Healthy drumsticks and now my favorite of all– Raspberry BBQ Drumsticks. Skip the chicken and just give me a spoon for the sauce–it is that good! I …
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When Guests Drop In
It’s been a long day, the sun has just set, and dinner is over. You’ve managed to clear the table and get the dishes to the sink–even to give the little ones a bath. Whew! Finally, the time you have been waiting for all day …
Wax Paper Flowers
I love working with wax paper. I think it is the opaque quality it has. Plus it is dirt cheap. I wanted a bouquet for my outdoor gazebo. Something that could withstand the wind and rain in the summers of western Washington. I played around and …
Gourmet Meals or Ready Hearts?
It seems to my husband Jeff and I that many people live insular lives in today’s world. Family is a little island where accessibility is limited and if someone were to drop by their home out of the blue, it would be considered shockingly …
Zucchini Pie
This year my children chose to include zucchini for our small backyard garden–and they are learning to prepare and eat it in a multitude of ways! My daughter enjoyed making today’s recipe’s flaky crust from refrigerated crescent rolls. The combination of cheese and fresh zucchini …
Lemon Chicken
For a fun weeknight twist to just another chicken dish, try lemon chicken. 4 to 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup flour 3 tsps black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsps oil 2 Tbsps butter 1 cup lemon juice ½ cup sugar ½ cup …
Cranberry Chicken
This is a super-easy and different way to use chicken. The dressing is tangy and the cranberry sauce sweet. Together these ingredients create what my husband called a flavor explosion. I think you will either love it or hate it, at least that is the …
Zucchini Pancakes
An abundance of zucchini presented a challenge this summer. I needed some new ways to prepare them for my family and zucchini pancakes certainly fit the bill. 1 cup shredded zucchini 3 Tbs. Bisquick baking mix 2 Tbs. shredded mild cheddar ½ tsp. baking powder …
Couponing to Save Money & Bless Others
Have you been watching TLC’s new hit series Extreme Couponing? It’s fascinating to see women (and men) pay next to nothing for hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in groceries. Does it really work? Can anyone truly get groceries for free? Yes, and it’s pretty easy …
Cajun Cookoff!
Love Cajun cookin’? Last year the Lord used a Cajun Cookoff in our congregation’s fund-raising efforts for missions. It’s a fun way to bring together delicious dishes and an opportunity to get together with church and community family and friends. I lived in Louisiana for …