With the month of December just around the corner, I can hardly wait to begin counting down the days until Christmas with my little guy. This year, I’m trying something new: Advent Stockings. Recently I was flipping through a catalog of a popular home furnishing store when I spotted a picture of a garland with […]
Whenever my husband or I are asked to bring a dish to a group gathering, one of the first recipes that comes to mind more times than not is Fiesta Dip. Just months after our wedding, we made our first batch of Fiesta Dip for a Thanksgiving meal we hosted at our home. Instantly, it […]
As a wedding gift, my mom gave me a book containing her recipes she made during my childhood. I reach for this recipe book often, especially during the holiday season. One of my favorite recipes in it is Italian Wedding Soup, a recipe passed down from my Grandma Marge to my mom and then to […]
(4)But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, (5) made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (6) And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, (7) […]
A few months ago I entered my first flash fiction contest with my short story entitled “The Clockmaker.” The contest sponsors—ACFW’s North Denver Chapter and Harpstring Magazine—contacted me in October with the wonderful news that my story was selected as one of the ten finalists and would be published in a special edition of Harpstring. […]
Quiche ranks toward the top of my list of favorite breakfast dishes. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different fillings and crusts, sharing my creations with family and friends at potlucks, holidays, or weekend breakfasts. Two of my favorite quiches are Spinach Herb Quiche and Bacon Green Chile Quiche. The Spinach Herb Quiche is one […]
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard all the buzz about KALE. Did you know that this wonder green is high in fiber and Vitamins A, C, and K; has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk per calorie; and is chalk full of antioxidants? Until recently, I didn’t know much about kale and […]
While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. ~Angela Schwindt~ As a mom, I never stop marveling at the lessons my child teaches me about life. These lessons come in many forms—in candid words spoken, in moments of spontaneity and curiosity, in an imagination […]
Have you ever entered a cooking contest? I have. Twice. I was 13 when I entered my first contest. At my mom’s urging, I made up a batch of blueberry muffins to enter in our county fair’s baking contest. I had no expectation of winning anything. In fact, I’d gained a reputation with my family […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always made meatballs using beef. About a year ago, though, I decided to try ground turkey instead. Oh my, why hadn’t I tried turkey sooner?! These moist and flavorful meatballs are a hit with my family, especially my little guy. You can add them to your favorite […]