For his sixth birthday party last weekend my youngest requested chocolate cupcakes with white icing. My mother was the baker and happily obliged. That is until we had a mini-crisis–she could not find her special buttercream icing recipe. Only an hour from party time, Mother …
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Christmas in July
In time past many of us would laugh off the thought of thinking ahead to Christmas in July. In July it is easy to be proud procrastinators. Today’s economy has changed that privilege for many families. Nowadays everything we can do in advance serves not …
Zesty…and Healthy Chicken Wings
What if I told you there is a way to make chicken wings healthy without giving up flavor? Really. My mother made a healthy version last weekend that can compete with any wing on the block. Besides being healthier than its deep-fried counterpart, these zesty …
Favorite Summer Recipe Carnival 2010
Do you need something new for dinner this week? Today we’re going on a blogging tour to add some fun, fresh, and yummy recipes to our menus. Gals from across the web submitted their favorite summer recipe for us to try out. Come one, let’s …
Come and Knock on My Door
I love, love, love, having people over to my house. However, I usually manage to drive my family nuts with the preparations that need to be made prior to that knock on the door. I want guests to my home to feel comfortable and welcomed. …
Mentoring Links 7.7.10
Apples of God…Beautiful mentoring program that teaches wives and mothers to cook. Learning to Become a Mentor…Nancy Leigh DeMoss interviews Apples of Gold founder Betty Huizenga on how mentoring might be easier than you expect and more meaningful than you thought possible. Free audio download …
Favorite Summer Recipe Carnival
We’re looking for your summer recipe blog posts for our Favorite Summer Recipe Blog Carnival. It will be fun and yummy as we visit one another’s blogs to read about favorite summer recipes. This can be anything from appetizers to main dishes, dessert to beverages. …
Crunchy Sopapillas with Strawberry Salsa
Surprise guests with this refreshing strawberry salsa and yummy sopapillas at your July 4th picnic. Easy to make and delicious to eat! Sopapilla ingredients: 1 package flour tortillas Cooking spray Cinnamon and sugar mix Instructions: Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Cut …
Morning Casserole
Our June featured blogger is Katharine from Canada. If you would like to join our blogroll and have your blog featured click here. Good Monday Morning… I love my crockpot, and especially in the summer… it is great for not heating up my kitchen and …
Jiffy Peach Cobbler
Jiffy pie crust mix helps make this quick and easy dessert. I got this recipe from my mother-in-law several years ago, she uses vanilla instead of the almond extract. 2 (29 oz) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon almond …