So as many of you know my goal is to read a fictional and a non fictional book each month which would total 24 books in a year. I easily have enough of a list of “want to reads” to be able to completely supply my goal! There are so many great books out there. Continue reading “Books List reviewed for 2011”
We were just given about 14 pints of blueberries! What a treat! I froze some to use for pancakes, muffins, cobbler and smoothies for the future, but since they were fresh I wanted to make a cobbler… NOW! We had it last night for dessert and it was delish! Continue reading “Blueberry Cobbler”
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a very special day filled with joy!
I know we have all seen these light shows before and this one is a bit tacky… so why did I post it? I like the message and I feel it is important to remember not all of us are where we want to be on this day. We have so many men and women serving in our military who aren’t enjoying the day with their loved ones. Lets remember them and say a prayer for their safety and that they would know they aren’t forgotten!
Enjoy!
Ready for another dose? This was a super short chapter and something I’m not going to be introducing anytime soon. I totally agree with it and found it fascinating, but since we are off grains currently we won’t be sprouting them at the moment. However, I am interested in giving it a try once we start introducing them once again. Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part IX – Sprouted Grains, Nuts & Seeds”
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Patricia St. John
This is a great read about the life and work of Lilias Trotter. She led an amazing life as a missionary to Algiers in the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. She never married, but was married to bringing Christ to the lost. The work and dedication of this woman was amazing. She committed her life to these people and loved them fiercely. Continue reading “Until the Day Breaks”
This recipe is AMAZING! I saw it in one of my favorite websites, Bulk Herb Store and we have really enjoyed this! HUGE hit with all in our family! I’m going to add this to my Christmas treat list! It is a bit expensive, but you don’t need to eat much at a time. I’m often all about saving money on food. However, this recipe looked great and I wanted to give it a try. It was SO worth it! Continue reading “Chewy Chocolate Bars”
I have always hated buying beautiful paper only to cut it, rip it and throw it away. I’ve done it for many years because that is the thing to do. Over the last five years I’ve come up with new ideas and have been able to repurpose all kinds of things to use! It does take some time and effort to get started, but it can be continued for years with minimal effort. I have been “collecting” for a few years now and haven’t had to purchase any gift wrapping supplies for at least 3 years. Continue reading “Eco Friendly Christmas Gift Wrap Options”
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White Picket Fences a novel
By Susan Meissner
This is a quick easy read. Not a lot of suspense or mystery, but enjoyable, light and mindless! 😉 I don’t know if mindless is a good adjective, but for me at the end of the day I enjoy a little light mindless reading just before going to bed. My brain is usually ready to turn off so I don’t want to pick up something too heavy or takes a lot of brain power! I would think this is true of any mother! Continue reading “White Picket Fences”
In the past I’ve been one to make lots of different varieties of Christmas cookies! It is so nice to have them on hand and be able to invite friends over for coffee and cookies in the evening and have something to share and not have to think about what to make. It’s also nice to be able to take a tray of homemade cookies to gatherings when you are expected to bring a little something to share. Continue reading “Christmas Cookies: Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Lacto-fermentation is something I’m relatively new to, but I’ve gotten a bit of practice over the last few months. I’ve successfully made sauerkraut, ketchup, mayonnaise, kimchi and some pickles. We weren’t huge fans of the pickles (except for Tonchi who loves them). The rest of us weren’t too thrilled with the flavor. I think that was due to the fact we were expecting the flavor to be similar to traditional pickles, of which it wasn’t. I also plan to try it a few more times with different ingredients. Continue reading “Nourishing Traditions Book Review: Part VIII- Fermented Vegetables & Fruits”
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Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
Striving to preserve what we have graciously been given.
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