Spring Cantatas and Apple Tree Memories Over the last few days, I've noticed God is announcing Spring with resounding trumpets. The beautiful songs of the red-winged black birds, robins and mourning doves are gracing my mornings with their melodies. It's...
Category: Recipes
Food, Health, Pray. Eat. Move., Recipes, Vegetables, Wellness
Rainbows of God’s Goodness
New drifts of snowy whipped cream in the back yard I was hoping for more blankets of sunshine or at the very least sundogs, but we've had ice and thick blankets of snow instead. As I'm writing, the wind is creating...
Food, Recipes, Vegetables
Staying Warm with Blankets and Rosemarried Carrots & Peas
Blanket of Snow New blanket of snow Welcome to Winter in Iowa! Across the state we've got blankets of snow & ice, as the temps have stayed well below zero. I don't mind a snow day every now and again. ...
Food, Health, Meat, Pray. Eat. Move., Recipes, Vegetables, Wellness
Seasonal Roots
Eating seasonally lends to many rich flavors. Throughout fall and winter, root vegetables like parsnips and carrots find their way to our table regularly–as does bacon. Moving into Advent also brings to mind other roots that run deep, namely faith...
Food, Recipes, Vegetables
Potions & Herbology-Savory Squash Soup
As the calendar turns toward the end of October, the pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns remind me of Harry Potter. As I've shared in previous posts, I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan, reading the entire series at least 10 times (enough...
Food, Health, Pray. Eat. Move., Recipes, Vegetables, Wellness
Sunset Delight
Delightful End to the Day I love sunsets (and sunrises)! The colors mezmerize me as I gaze in awe of just how great and wonderous God really is. When I first whipped up these beets, carrots & onions, I tried...
Food, Meat, Recipes, Vegetables
Patty Pan Lasagna
I love lasagna! A friend of mine gave me this idea without the seasoned meat several years ago. This recipe basically substitutes the Patty Pan Squash for the noodles. Zucchini or other kinds of summer squash could also be used. ...
Food, Health, Recipes, Vegetables, Wellness
Dilly Cucumber Salad & Water
I've been asked to share this Dilly Cucumber Salad Recipe ever since the first time I posted about it - the last time I was at the Waterloo Urban Farmer's Market. I've not ignored you, but I wanted a video...
Food, Health, Pray. Eat. Move., Recipes, Vegetables, Wellness
Zucchini Wedges and Intellectual Wellness
An Abundance of Zucchini 'Tis the ime of year when there is an abundance of many garden vegetables-zucchini being one of them. There are so many things to do with zucchini. I've been having fun challenging myself to create ways...
Farmers, Food, Recipes, Vegetables
Summer Fajita Mix at the Waterloo Urban Market using Cook’s Fruits and Vegetables
This past Saturday, I had the F.R.E.D. cart out at the Waterloo Urban Market again. It was a spectacular day! Not only did I get to make and share 3 new recipes (including this Summer Fajita Mix), my husband joined...
