Best Book: What He Must Be If He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham has had a life-changing impact on our family. Don’t be fooled by the title: this book is valuable for every parent, not just for those whose children are …
Top Recipes of 2011
In 2011, MMCW shared many wonderful recipes. Our top recipes are those most visited on our blog over the course of the year. Enjoy! Tomorrow Molly will be sharing her 2011 favorites. He Has Risen! Rolls Guest blogger Janna Widdifield’s easy Easter dessert rolls top …
Top Blog Posts of 2011
This week we are taking a break from our regular blogging schedule and looking back at MMCW’s 2011 reader favorites. Today we are sharing our top blog posts, if you missed them the first time around enjoy! Tomorrow we’ll be sharing our top recipes. All …
Home for Christmas
The first time I went home for Christmas, I was in my freshman year at college 1500 miles away from the military base in New Hampshire where my parents lived. My flight was to put me in Boston by 6 p.m., but bad weather delayed …
Christmas Petit Fours
When I tasted these delicious petit fours at my sister’s baby shower, I knew I had to make them for my family’s Christmas celebration. Although mine did not look as perfect as the ones I had eaten at the shower, they were every bit as …
Jesus, Prince of My Peace
“At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.” (Luke 2:13-14, The Message) It was fall 2005. Our son Todd was preparing …
German Apple Strudel
This recipe makes about 2 strudels. I usually make this for a crowd, quadruple the recipe (4x) and get about 7 or 8 strudels out of it. Ingredients: Strudel pastry: I prefer to purchase Phyllo Dough (sometimes spelled Fillo) from the frozen fruit section of …
Our Merry Little Christmas
I awoke with anticipation. After years of illness, I finally had the energy to host the Christmas gathering for our kids and grandkids. Our home sparkled with festive touches, and the dining room table looked beautiful with our best china and silver. Soon the smell …
The Real Meaning
My grandparents did not have fancy Christmas decorations. In fact, their Christmas tree was so small it sat on top of their TV. After Christmas each year, Grandma wrapped the tree in Saran Wrap ( lights, decorations, and all) and put it on a shelf …
Christmas Sugar Cookies
Good old-fashioned Christmas cookies are simple to make and can be the perfect gift. I used to make these for the children in our church on Christmas Eve. The icing recipe is included below too. Christmas Sugar Cookies 3 eggs 2 softened sticks of margarine …