Kellie’s Apology: Page sent in a series of mouth watering Super Bowl snack recipes and well, I dropped the ball. I did not get the recipes posted before the big game! All of her recipes will be wonderful additions to any party or fun family …
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Easy Slow Cooker Root Beer Pork BBQ
Get everything going this morning and enjoy Easy Slow Cooker Pork BBQ for dinner. The secret ingredient is: Root Beer! 2 to 3 pound pork tenderloin or Boston Butt 1 (12-oz) can or bottle of root beer 1 (18 oz) bottle of barbecue sauce 8 …
How I Said Goodbye to Sugar, Part 2
Yesterday I began sharing how I said goodbye to sugar. It didn’t take me long to realize that I didn’t want to live without chocolate. Viewing it as medicine, I replaced milk chocolate with dark chocolate. If it’s the only chocolate you allow yourself, you …
Parting Was Sweet Sorrow: How I Said Goodbye to Sugar, Part 1
I remember the feeling of days long ago, before my Christian conversion, when I got high–a feeling of lethargy, as if my arms weighed 50 pounds each. I could actually feel the blood course through my veins. I could feel my heart beating without touching …
Cake Mix Cookies
Be your own creative genius by using a basic recipe for cookies that uses a cake mix. You choose the flavor cake mix, add the eggs and shortening plus your choice of add-ins (1 to 1 and 1/2 cups). The variations are endless. Think white …
Sesame Chicken in an Ice Storm
A few weeks ago, my roommate and I were literally trapped inside for four days due to a worse-than-predicted ice storm—in Texas no less! With a day off from work and exams delayed, we invited a few friends over throughout the weekend to enjoy Christmas …
Top Pinned and Liked Recipes of 2013
WARNING: GOOD LOOKIN’ FOOD PICTURES AHEAD! Everyone likes a good recipe and Mentoring Moments had quite a few in 2013. You, our readers liked on Facebook and pinned on Pinterest your Mentoring Moments favorites. Are you a bit curious as to what fabulous dessert received over …
Favorite Christmas Gingerbread
My family’s favorite Christmas gingerbread can be eaten as a snack, dessert, or even as a yummy breakfast treat! Spray an 8 x 8 pan with non-stick coating. Preheat oven to 35oF. Mix together: 1 stick softened butter 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened yogurt or …
Quick and Simple Banana Bread
Are you looking for some quick, easy, and inexpensive gift ideas for your neighbors, Sunday School teachers, or guests during the holidays? Earlier in the week I shared Homemade Hot Chocolate gifts and today, banana bread. Both recipes are two, never-fail suggestions that will leave …
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
Are you looking for some quick, easy, and inexpensive gift ideas for your neighbors, Sunday School teachers, or guests during the holidays? Here is the first of two I will be sharing this week. Both are never-fail suggestions that will leave the recipients of the …