Photo: Dreamstime Last week we attended a family reunion and traveled by air along with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. The baby is now eight months old and this was his second airplane ride, along with various cars.
Wake Up Call
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Are your kids giving you a hard time?
Don’t Forget the Roots
May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime When you see a healthy tree, the tendency is to appreciate the beauty that you see. That’s not a bad thing. Whether it has a tall smooth trunk, perfectly shaped leaves, or colorful flowers, we praise what we see
Downsizing Your Waistline
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime One thing that is nice about being human is that when we identify problems, then we make resolutions to solve problems. We write them down, talk about them and convince ourselves that at the turn of a new year, we’re going to solve problems. The downside of being human is that we sometimes teeter out by the second or third month
Garden Pita Pizza
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a wonderful and flavorful Mediterranean inspired appetizer that can be made either vegan or vegetarian. A separate recipe for vegan feta cheese is included.
Sweet Potato Bread
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you like pumpkin bread, you will love this too! This recipe is dairy free and has the option of being oil free as well. 3 1/2 C whole wheat flour 2 1/2 C raw brown sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 3 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 3 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp Ener-G powder 1 C vanilla soy milk 1 C unsweetened applesauce or 3/4 C canola oil 1- 29 oz can sweet potatoes, drained Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes
Raisin-Nut Wheat Bread
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serve hot or cold for a tasty treat. Makes a great breakfast spread with peanut butter. 3 C whole wheat flour 1/3 c all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 12 oz vanilla soy milk 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 C raisins or dried cranberries 1/2 C chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 375°.
Swiss Cherry Cheese Torte
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Chocolate, cream cheese, cherry and vanilla filling…love in a torte! 1 pkg Swiss chocolate cake mix 3 eggs (or 3/4 C egg substitute) 1 1/3 C water 1/3 C applesauce* 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tsp lemon juice concentrate 1 container prepared vanilla frosting 1 20-oz can cherry pie filling Prepare cake mix according to instructions using eggs, water, and applesauce. Pour into two greased and floured round cake pans
Stuffed Bell Peppers
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Delicious stuffed peppers will grace your table and delight palates. 6 bell peppers 6 green onions,sliced 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp milk 1 1/2 C cottage cheese 2 pkgs Golden George Washington Seasoning 3 slices dry bread crumbs Optional home made sauce: 1/4 C chopped onion 1/4 C green pepper 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 C tomato puree 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp basil Saute onions and green peppers in olive oil, then add rest of ingredients
I Am Not Ashamed
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Last week my chaplain friend had to show me the new cross in her chapel. Someone had donated an impressive five-foot mounted cross for the front of the room. It certainly provides a focal point for all entering that quiet space
