Whether you’re hosting a get-together, bringing a dish to a party, or craving a snack-style dinner, you’ll love these simple & flavorful Instant Pot appetizers! Each of these recipes are made with real food ingredients, nothing artificial. Making Appetizers in the Instant Pot I love my trusty Instant Pot. It’s so fun to make creative […]
5 Essentials for Planning an Ideal Romantic Getaway with Your Spouse (+ our Hot Springs, Arkansas adventure)
Are you thinking of going on a romantic getaway with your spouse? Here are 5 essentials for a romantic weekend away to make for a relaxing & rejuvenating short trip. Why travel strengthens marriages Some of the best memories in our marriage center around trips Richard & I planned together. Excursions to the Isle of […]
Caprese Salad with Grape Tomatoes & Mini Mozzarella
The flavors of vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, zippy basil and sweet balsamic vinaigrette come together in the perfect combo in this mouthwatering caprese salad with grape tomatoes. It’s tomato season, ya’ll — and I can’t think of a better way to ring it in than this caprese salad with grape tomatoes & mini mozzarella balls. […]
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins (gluten free)
These sweet potato muffins are bursting with good-for-you ingredients and are even gluten free. A lovely veggie and protein filled breakfast or snack with a delectable serving of chocolate, too. Why I love sweet potato muffins I’m all about sneaking vegetables into recipes whenever I can, in our daily smoothies and even pasta sauce. And […]
Blueberry Ginger Kefir Smoothie (immune-boosting)
This yummy blueberry smoothie is blended with fresh ginger and probiotic-rich kefir or yogurt to boost your immune system. What better way to start your day? Let me introduce you to our current favorite immune boosting drink – blueberry ginger kefir smoothie! One of my friends gave me a bag of freshly picked blueberries this […]
Quarantine helped me re-discover homemaking, and I’m not sad about it
Being a keeper at home isn’t praised in our society. That needs to change. As I recently discovered, I’m most fulfilled as a woman when my life reflects God through biblical homemaking. I measure cups of sourdough starter, fresh flour, and mashed bananas. Listening to the gentle whirring of my Kitchen Aid, I crack eggs […]
