Sweet tea is a staple in most Texas/Southern restaurants and homes. When Robert and I were first married, we had a pitcher of it in the frig at all times. Breakfast was the only meal we didn’t drink it with, and that was only because we were drinking hot tea first thing in the morning.… Read More Kombucha: Sweet Tea for the Crunchy
So, we ran our half-marathon a week ago Sunday, and I have hardly given it another thought since that day – unless someone asked about it. Don’t know why I do this – work so hard toward a goal, train, pray, read up on, get anxious over -finally perform the task and then nonchalantly go… Read More Half-Marathon Wows and Whoas
The Neighborhood Paper Boy and His Faithful Assistant A few weeks ago, we got a call from Kory’s paper route supervisor informing us that the local newspaper was planning to hire an outside company to do deliveries. The new company’s policy is to hire only those 18 and older. Bob, the supervisor, apologized and congratulated… Read More Outsourced
I learned to make these crackers at a “gluten free day” at a local health food store. I was asked to be a vendor that day with my book, and there were many other vendors serving all kinds of yummy gluten free foods. Another part of the day was a cooking demonstration by Ingrid Lysgaard,… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Homemade Crackers
This recipe appeared in a 2004 issue of Real Simple magazine. I’ve made it several times through the years, but only recently felt that I tweaked the recipe enough to make a good gluten free version. I love making it to go with soups – especially Minestrone. It is also great as a side dish… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
So much has been happening here that I want to blog about….field trips to wind turbines and apple orchards, visitors from Texas, football games, back to school stuff, half marathon training, etc., but this event was so special that I’m skipping over lots of things for now to give you a peek into our church’s… Read More A Special Birthday
The kids and I have been apple picking twice in the last month. Once with dear friends and visitors from Texas, and once on a homeschool field trip. I think I have made a total of 5 apple crisps since then for various occasions. You just can’t beat it served warm with ice cream on… Read More Gluten Free Friday: Apple Picking = Apple Crisp
I remember being introduced to this dish quite a few years ago as an appetizer at a restaurant and really being surprised at how good it was. Years later, my kids had the same experience…as an appetizer at a restaurant….and surprisingly delicious, even to them. So, I decided to try and make it myself this… Read More Gluten Free Friday – Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip