My day in a nutshell. :) A flop: My broccoli-cauliflower cream soup. Dismal, I must say. It was so good the last time I made it, but today I decided to use my Vita-Mix for the whole thing to save time and dishes (Vita-MIxes create so much friction that you can actually "cook" your ...

After a blissful week of little cooking, back to my regular meal planning I go: Monday : At a New Year's eve wedding! Tuesday : Quesadillas (using brown rice tortillas and beans), with homemade salsa and guac (recipes here ) Wednesday : Chunky Butternut Squash soup- absolutely delicious! (recipe below) Thursday : Shepherd's pie (my own non-recipe- make a ...

In a society where penicillin prescriptions abound for every minor infection, it is not too often that we hear about alternative products. Although they are not widely known, nor commonly used by the general public, there are actually many natural substances which offer anti-biotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Silver is one of these substances. I ...

As I prepare to get back into the swing of things after vacation, I thought I'd let you know some of the posts and topics soon to be discussed: 1) Raising Healthy Eaters- the second post in this new series will be up on Wednesday, January 2. It was originally planned for Tuesday, but seeing as ...

As I prepare to get back into the swing of things after vacation, I thought I'd let you know some of the posts and topics soon to be discussed: 1) Raising Healthy Eaters- the second post in this new series will be up on Wednesday, January 2. It was originally planned for Tuesday, but seeing as ...

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.      Luke 2:10,11 Wishing you a blessed celebration of the ...

In keeping with blogging tradition, I've written 100 things about me, since this is my official 100th post! I can't believe it's gone by this quickly! I used to hate vegetables but now I love them I was an autism therapist in a former life I have a degree in psychology which I never use and I much prefer being ...

When faced with a serious illness. it's amazing how much easier it becomes to give up certain things. Our microwave was one of those things. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer last spring, it was one of the first things to go. We had already been in the process of changing a lot of ...

As Christmas draws ever nearer, I must continually remind myself that this season's true meaning lies not in whether my house is adequately adorned in sparkling decor, my Christmas cards have made in out the door in time, or whether my cookies received a chocolate coating or stayed plain. In the midst of Christmas preparations ...

No, I'm not talking about last minute shopping (thankfully, I finished my shopping over two weeks ago- let me tell you, that was a first!). Actually, I am trying to get ready for leaving to go visit my husband's family on Saturday evening, and there is so much to do! We will be gone a ...