This salad is one of my favorite in this group. It is bright, light, and oh so, refreshing. I use lemon juice instead of vinegar to maintain the color of the apple and avocado. Make sure to wash the avocado, as well as other vegetables/fruit before cutting begins. Serves 1 or 2. Ingredients: One organic … Continue reading Recipe: Lemon Cut-Up Salad
In the earlier part of this month, of this year, I am supplied with an aging milestone. I’ll be 55! My biggest dilemma now, is whether I’ll be attending church events dedicated to the 55 and older age group 🙂 I am leaning toward “probably not”! This current decision is not based on the idea … Continue reading Oh! The Places…
I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
This is a creamy soup with tons of nutritious vegetables. I try to use organic produce if at all possible. Ingredients: 4 cups low sodium organic chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup purified water 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ½ green lentils ½ cup split yellow dal 2 shallots peeled and slicedinto ¼ inch … Continue reading Recipe: Hearty Lentil Soup
Ingredients: Sauce & Filling: 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil (I prefer hearth healthy Thrive algae oil) 1 medium chopped white onion (plus 1/8 cup chopped uncooked for final step before baking) 2-3 medium minced garlic cloves 3 tablespoons good chili powder (I use a dark red) 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoons oregano (You may … Continue reading Chicken Enchiladas
On the days that I prefer a crunchy breakfast bread, I make this delicious recipe. This bread got its name from the iron pan, named hoe that it was cooked on. It dates back to the year 1739 when it was first made in South Carolina. Some may call them Johnny Cakes. But in my … Continue reading Recipe: Breakfast Hoe Cakes
As a child, this bread was a staple in our home. We only ate packed breads (meaning bread like the ones found in plastic in bread aisles in many grocery stores) when we ran out of time to bake bread for the week. This was a seldom practice though. A simple and delicious recipe. If … Continue reading Recipe: Belizean Creole Bread
My grandmother was so loving. She used to bake, cook, garden, and do may crafts with me and my sister. Our times together were very special. One precious memory was her German Pancake. She made this based on her German heritage. When I grew up in Belize, apples and grapes were only available during Christmas … Continue reading Recipe: Grandmum Pearl’s German Pancake
My admiration for preachers of old is an element of who I am. One component of myself, I am most intrigued with. I often reflect on my innate ability to adhere to the profound messages of comfort they hold. Messages of hope, grace, miracles, and promises of God. Archaic; yet, beautiful messages as common foundations … Continue reading Take Him at His Word
The most precious piece of art I have in the home, is the one hanging over my bed. It simply says, “Always kiss me goodnight.” Although I do not have an earthly being to portray this special endearment to, this serves as a friendly reminder that I should honor God for the day I’ve completed. … Continue reading Words & Gifts