One of my favorite desserts growing up was Banana Split Cake. When Victoria asked me what I'd like for my birthday this year, I picked my childhood favorite. It did not disappoint. Thank you Victoria for making my birthday special.Banana Split Cake12 servings3 sticks butter2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 eggs2 cups powdered sugar3-5 bananas, sliced1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 12 oz. carton of whipped topping1/2 cup pecans, chopped1 6 oz. jar maraschino cherries1. Mix 1 stick of butter ... Read More about Banana Split Cake
I’ll love you with raisins; but not with Amish sugar cookies
I found this jewel in my drafts folder. It was written 8/5/2010 after returning from Joni and Friends camp:As we left Joni & Friends camp, the director said that we could take home any of the snacks that were left. As my new friend June, held a box of raisins in her hand and nibbled from them, she said, "There are plenty of boxes of raisins at the table to take home." I am not adverse to raisins; I like them in oatmeal, in snack mixes, etc. But when I saw there was a choice of ... Read More about I’ll love you with raisins; but not with Amish sugar cookies
Betty Crocker’s Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Betty Crocker offers a quick and delicious recipe for Beef Stroganoff. This is another recipe from Audra and Matthew. I am sharing my version of the recipe I make for our family. You may notice that I did not add flour to our recipe:Ingredients:1 pound ground beef8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2 medium onions, thinly sliced1/4 cup butter1 1/2 cups beef flavored broth1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 1/2 cups sour creamDirections:Cook mushrooms, onions and garlic in ... Read More about Betty Crocker’s Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe
A Beautiful Birthday
I don't even know where to begin… I am the most blessed and favored person on the planet. My birthday was on Wednesday this last week and my family made certain that I had a most memorable day.We started celebrating Wednesday with a walking tour at the botanical gardens. I had a wonderful time with my family and I throughly enjoyed the beauty of the plants and architecture.Then we headed to the art museum… Another one of my favorite places to go. I knew it was going to be good when these ... Read More about A Beautiful Birthday
The framework of my father…a tribute
This was the first Father's Day without my dad. I've been thinking about him often. I've missed him. I've missed my mother. I've missed them as a parental unit that is gone. I know I will see them both again; but there has been sadness that they are not among us.Dad lived with us for almost two years before he went to live with Jesus. Today, I'd like to share my tribute about him that I shared at his funeral last year:"For my tenth birthday, I was given the most memorable gift from my parents. ... Read More about The framework of my father…a tribute