Coming Apart at the “Seems”
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) I sat outside on our back deck, vigorously stirring my iced tea with a striped straw, until the ice cubes formed a tiny…
Rhubarb Bread
Rhubarb Bread My father grew rhubarb in his garden, and every spring when he was alive I would pick baskets full. This bread is delicious. Even people who claim to not like rhubarb love it. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups packed…
Lemon-Pepper Roasted Asparagus
Lemon-Pepper Roasted Asparagus Here in Michigan, we have an abundance of asparagus in early spring. This is my favorite way to prepare it. Be sure to look for stalks that are not too thick. Ingredients 2 pounds fresh asparagus 2…
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken Serve over rice and sprinkle with sliced almonds for an easy but delicious meal! Ingredients: 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/8 cup cornstarch ¼ cup brown sugar 1/8 cup soy sauce 1/8 cup fresh…
Oven Irish Stew
The Irish are well-known for potatoes and a good, hearty, stick-to-your-ribs stew. Try this slow-cooking recipe. It will make the house smell wonderful. Can also be done in a crockpot on high for six hours or low for 10. INGREDIENTS:…
In My Book Basket (Winter 2023)
Who else loves snuggling up with a steamy mug of something creamy and a good book at this time of year? Here are the books I am currently reading, along with my thoughts about them. They may be just what…