The buffet drawer that holds oodles of aprons was packed; but, I searched till my hand lit on one of the most colorful patchwork patterned, little half aprons that Bessie Grandma had given me. Bessie is The Salesman's paternal grandmother, alive with Jesus forever, amen. If you've been here long, you know that I adore my grandparents, and really enjoy older people in general. Older and wiser folk have always impacted me in such a positive way, and Bessie, was a strong influencer in my life. My ... Read More about If Bessie Grandma could see me now, she’d say “Now Lora”
Fresh Basil Pesto
When I smelled the fresh basil that Cynthia delivered, I knew immediately that I wanted to make fresh basil pesto. Oh, pesto is one of my all time favorites! When we lived in the country, basil was one of the herbs I grew in my little city garden after we had the real country garden fiasco. You know how the thought of a certain food can remind you of people or places? When I think of pesto, I immediately think of two friends, Yolanda and Sister Lynn, who I believe enjoy pesto as much as I ... Read More about Fresh Basil Pesto
Finding beauty in every face and place – Twelve pines, all in a line
In all my hurrying And to-do list scurrying I remembered what I'd recently learned And stopped When I glanced upon this lovely line of pines To enjoy them for a few moments in time Oh the beauty of the largest conifer in a closely knitted line Oh, thank You LORD, for the beautiful, and stately, pines. Look up, my friends, there is beauty all around us. Have a wonderful and wonder-filled weekend. ... Read More about Finding beauty in every face and place – Twelve pines, all in a line
Nourishment for the body and the soul
It was a normal Tuesday afternoon, The Salesman was at his desk and I was back in the Jesus Room at mine. I heard the doorbell ring; but was concentrating on my current project and was surprised when he came back carrying a beautiful vintage Red Friends stoneware bowl filled with squash and zucchini soup and handed it to me and said, "This is for you and this bag of cornbread crumbs is to garnish the top." He went on to say a friend had just dropped them by and that she had said it was for me. ... Read More about Nourishment for the body and the soul
Trim Healthy Mama Volcano Mudslide Muffin Recipe & Review
We were invited to our friend James surprise party where his lovely wife told me in advance that there was going to be a gluten-free, but sugar laden birthday cake. Though our friends are very healthy, and the cake was going to be gluten-free, it was going to be made with sugar and served with ice cream. That combination could be temptation for anyone who struggles with blood sugar issues, so, I decided to make a gluten-free and sugar-free dessert to enjoy before heading to the party so that we ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama Volcano Mudslide Muffin Recipe & Review