Cranberry Orange Pound Cake
A fruity fall twist on a classic treat. Serve with a hot cup of cinnamon tea. Ingredients: 1¾ cups sugar 1 cup butter, room temperature 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest ¾ teaspoon…
Pumpkin Pie Made with Fresh Pumpkin
I first made this when my daughter was in the first grade and in a Laura Ingalls Wilder study group. So fun and it tastes much better than pie made with canned pumpkin. Ingredients: I small fresh pie pumpkin, about…
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Some of the Thanksgiving classics (like sweet potatoes, pecans, and cranberries) but in a healthier dish. YUM! Ingredients: 4 cups brussel sprouts, trimmed and cut in quarters 3 cups peeled sweet potatoes cut in ½ inch chunks 1 cup fresh…
Switching Places: A Thanksgiving Challenge
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?” James…
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In My Book Basket November 2021
Here are the books I am currently reading, including one just for kids! Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin We all know it’s important to study God’s word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more,…
Turkey Noodle Soup in a Jar Hostess Gift
Remember the hostess this year at Thanksgiving. Resurrect the often lost art of taking a thoughtful hostess gift when you are invited to a meal. Flowers are a stand-by. Or try your hand at assembling this simple hostess gift, perfect…