- Greek yogurt
- strawberries
- coconut
- Grape Nuts cereal
- Kingdom Twindom’s Hot Fudge (warmed coconut oil mixed with honey and cocoa powder)
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Oct 132012
Around here, we observe the Sabbath. It’s not a popular idea in our busy world, but I feel it is necessary for life–at least, for my life–in addition to being a whole lot of fun. In all its peaceful, prepared, glory, it’s everyone’s favorite day. Right now, I’m in my bathrobe while lunch reheats on the stove. The kids are watching Shark Week and are coloring away. Currently, they’re not copying the gore of the [...]
Oct 012012
It’s all over Facebook. Fall and fall-like things are coming to a town near you. Here in the mountains, fall is here in full-force. The leaves are changing–oohs and aaahs all the way to church, yesterday. And there has been a thin layer of ice over the bowl of water that I keep outdoors for the dogs. I think we all agree, though, what we truly love about fall is the change in the Starbucks’ [...]
Aug 242012
We love our coconut oil around here. You probably do, too. I love that it melts to liquid in a heat wave and still holds up to high frying temps. I may or may not have been known to sneak a spoonful now and then–especially if it’s Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil, that’s my favorite (and not just because they sent me a free jar). If you didn’t already know, you can dramatically increase [...]
May 112012
A few weeks ago, first time author and veteran blogger Jackie Hennessy sent me a copy of her book. I failed to review it right away because I was busy finishing my own book. I think that makes me a jerk. But I’m ready to review it, now. And to make up for my lack of blogging, I have a free, signed, copy to give away to one of you! Jackie’s book is a niche [...]
Feb 042012
I thoroughly enjoy baking. Cooking is necessary, baking is for fun (though I normally enjoy cooking, too). I’ve recently been surprised to hear several friends state that they cannot make bread because they don’t have a bread machine. I don’t understand this. Ladies, you need to knead bread dough. There’s nothing like it. How else can you mess up your kitchen while getting sloppier than a six year old making mud pies and have your husband [...]
Jan 072012
…with two weeks worth of “Smoothies in a Bag”. The big girls are making breakfast tomorrow. *In this batch, I put carrot, spinach, orange, banana, flax seed and a scoop of orange juice concentrate in the bag. When it’s time to blend it, we add either plain yogurt or one single serving size of any fruit flavor, a little milk and a little more water. I freeze the baggies, then I take one out at [...]
