In many ways we are entering one of my favorite seasons of the year. Now let me clarify. I like a few days with the pretty white fluffy stuff but then I am tooooo cold and long to fly south like the birds. Overall I do enjoy the changing of seasons. With Abby’s death this…
Category: food & drink
Easy Peasy Healthy Lasagna
I am always on the quest to better our diet as a family. That can be challenging with a dear hubby who grew up on the typical American Mennonite diet consisting of high amounts refined white carbs, cream of mushroom soup and Velveeta cheese. Tonight however I concocted something healthy that actually ended up being…
Housework vs. Hospitality
I am people person. Yes sometimes I need peace and total quiet but those who really know me best know I thrive on relationship and being around/with people. I love having guests and enjoy being spontaneous. However my life has changed quite drastically over the past 8 years. I have never been that spotless housekeeper…
Super Delicious (& Healthy) Honey Applesauce Bars
I came across an absolutely amazing-to-good-to-keep-to-myself recipe today. I was on a search for a way to utilize my freshly ground whole wheat and also use honey as I am completely out of sugar right now. Years ago my mom gave me the cookbook, Cooking with Wisdom, which I have to admit I rarely use…
“Old Sauce”
Our garden is brimming with beautiful tomatoes, sadly something my current food plan does not include. I have been finding other yummies to add to sandwiches and salads but decided I was going to take the lazy quick route and just do my canning all in chunk tomatoes which I reasoned could be opened and…
Vitamix Applesauce
Here I am about to do another shameless commercial for a most favorite kitchen appliance of all time ~ my Vitamix!My family was not typical Mennonite in the eating applesauce department until….I discovered the smooth delicious applesauce quickly produced in my trusty Vitamix! My Grandpa Wagler was the one who introduced our family to the…
Sunday Morning Traditions
Like I previously stated I love food. Breakfast is one of my most anticipated meals of the day just a step ahead of dinner and supper. I lay awake at night dreaming of what I will create in a few hours. Sunday mornings are a favorite breakfast for us all! With all the hectic that…
New Beginnings..Facing the Battle of the Bulge
I have to admit I have always been secretly jealous of the folks around me who can sit down and eat a box of ice cream, half a pizza or a bag of Hershey’s kisses and not gain an ounce. GRRRRR right?! Recently it was made extremely clear to me once again that the little…