A picture of my grandmother, presumably taken around the time she graduated. My grandma passed away several days ago. Had she lived another month, she would have been 93. Although she lived a long life physically, she had been absent mentally for quite some time--a prisoner in her own body as Alzheimers preyed upon her… Continue reading A Lasting Legacy
My first artisan (non-sandwich) sourdough loaf I never thought I would be one of those people. It's not that I had anything against them. I just viewed them as an exclusive group that seemed nearly impossible to join. For one thing, I couldn't imagine ever knowing anyone within that circle. But even if I did,… Continue reading Trust God in the Process
When I was in high school, I often worked on assignments in advance, sometimes having up to three days' worth of homework done at a time. I liked getting ahead and knowing I wouldn't fall behind in school if I were to get sick and had to miss a day. The further ahead I got,… Continue reading Birthday Letters and Symphonies
Pictures above: birthday cupcakes for Liam's class (with mustaches, of course), bridal shower decor, baby shower cake, CJ's little feet, and my dress for the wedding It has been bittersweet to bid 2023 farewell. Personally, it was such a good year. It wasn’t without its challenges and hardships, but the good outweighed the bad by… Continue reading Farewell to 2023
I don't have many memories of going to my grandparents' house for Christmas when I was young, but I do succinctly remember what their house smelled like one Christmas that I did.As soon as my family and I walked through the front door one year, we were embraced by a warm citrus and cinnamon scent,… Continue reading Grandma’s Wassail
Recipe number three is very similar to the last recipe I posted, but in cookie form! This recipe actually came about before the gingerbread loaf did, mainly because I had a Christmas cookie competition to enter and needed some good cookie creations to do so! This cookie is soft and chewy, combining the warm flavors… Continue reading Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Nutella Buttercream
Warm and spicy flavors of gingerbread mingle with rich, creamy Nutella in every bite. Perfect to give away as gifts this Christmas season, to share at a holiday party, or to simply enjoy with loved ones at home. Recipe #2 for this Christmas season is Nutella swirl gingerbread loaf with Nutella buttercream frosting. But before… Continue reading Mini Nutella Swirl Gingerbread Loaves with Nutella Buttercream
‘Tis the season for holiday baking, and I have created quite a few new recipes I’m excited to share with you all! The first one is what I like to call Christmas Pie Cookie Cups. These cookies combine the sweet, tart, and tangy flavors of strawberries and cranberries with the spicy warmth of cinnamon and… Continue reading Christmas Pie Cookie Cups
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels.com I stopped weighing myself daily almost two months ago. Deep down inside, I knew it was an unhealthy habit for me since I allowed the number on the scale to dictate my initial thoughts and feelings of the day. Nonetheless, I justified my actions, fearing I would let myself… Continue reading The Weight of My Worth
I had reached the point that I normally come to when dealing with potted rosemary. The plant was drying up and dying, and I knew I’d have to replace it soon. But then a friend came over and spoke of how hardy and drought resistant rosemary was. We soon came to the conclusion that I… Continue reading The Worth of the Wait
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