I love how fragrance triggers memories. I open my window on a spring morning and breathe in a faint scent of sweet olive. Immediately I have memories of my granny’s house and sitting with her on the front porch.The thought …
Homemade chicken stock is an essential in my house. You can use it in about anything savory you are cooking. It works great in soups, stews, cooked grains, boiled vegetables, and all by itself. Here’s the recipe: Take a whole …
French toast is a favorite in my family. I usually prepare this without measuring anything, so in this recipe I’ll be estimating the measurements. But seriously, I don’t think anyone can go wrong with French toast. I use day …
Here is another one of my granny’s precious treasures. Enjoy! A NEW DAY The day begins and all is new The sun is shining very bright Up above the sky is so blue And not even a cloud is in …
This website is a collection of essays, guides, recipes, and information from three sisters connected spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Seeds were planted years ago on our Granny’s front porch as we discussed life, death, disappointment, triumph, and the day-to-day. From …
MY TRAVEL COMPANION As I travel on life’s highway Going a few miles every day My companion walks beside me And holds my hand to guide me. He gives me peace as we travel along Breathing a prayer or …
I remember, years ago it was common for the bag boy to ask me whether I wanted paper or plastic bags at the grocery store check out. Now the assumption is to use plastic bags unless they run out or paper …
Although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ …
If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your …
Breakfast Burritos I love McDonald’s breakfast burritos, but I’m unsure of the ingredients, so I love to cook them from scratch for a savory mid-week breakfast or an easy going dinner. I usually make homemade tortillas the day before because …