I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.
I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!
Quick question: are you a pancake stacker? or do you prefer single layer, so every little bit can be smeared with butter and drenched in syrup? Just by the way the question is posed, you can probably guess which type of “pancaker” I am. Actually, I would choose waffles any day over pancakes — mostly … Read more Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.
I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!
Saturday. Sleeping late. Brunch. Family. Relaxing. Traditions. I’m all over that! At the end of a crazy, stressful week, there just isn’t anything better than a calm morning with delicious treats.
NO!!! These are not what you are thinking! Get your mind out of the gutter, and focus on this tasty, easy, inexpensive, fun treat. My mother was the master of frugal meals. She would serve our family of 5 on a tight budget so that we could travel and have adventures during summer vacation — … Read more Beef Oysters
There are times that I plan on leftovers. And there are times that I dread leftovers. Reheating the same old meal can get . . . . . . . . . . OLD. But when the leftovers can be completely reinvented into something incredible, then I start digging through the refrigerator and freezer, hoping … Read more Simple Pork Carbonara
Do you ever have the desire to make something special for supper, yet don’t want to put much effort into it? Maybe it’s a Wednesday evening at home, or a “stay at home” order that makes family time even more precious. Either way, this is the perfect dish — perfectly easy, wonderfully beautiful, spectacularly delicious. … Read more Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
Like many families, we read the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In fact recently, I’ve been reading “Farmer Boy” outloud to my husband. He loves to hear about the adventures of young Almanzo, and all the buckwheat cakes he ate. 😊
Springtime in Minnesota is a very fickle season. Sunny and 60 one day. Snow and shivering the next day. It’s just the way life is in this beautiful and proud state. Part of the rollercoaster that we call “April” is a challenging dinner menu. Cosy up by the fire with a bowl of chili? Or … Read more Spring Lemon Bars – Gluten Free
Some times we need a “food hug”. Do you know what I mean? It’s a day when things have been challenging. We feel lonely or discouraged. The stressors of life seem to be digging their claws into our hearts, and we long for the innocent freedom of childhood. And a healing hug. A beloved meal … Read more Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes
Peanut butter. Served on celery with raisins – bumps on a log. Served on bread with jelly – PBJ. Served on banana with chocolate chips – Carlotta pretending to be healthy. Peanut butter served AS A COOKIE – I’m in heaven! I started experimenting with gluten free cookie recipes in the weeks leading up to … Read more Peanut Butter Cookies – Flourless