Spring Is In The Details

This is the cave spring that feeds the little creek that runs in front of our home.  The cave is located on our neighbor’s property.  Lucky for us she doesn’t mind us walking down her lane and across her front yard so that we can view this lovely spring.  During the winter everything surrounding the … Read more

Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Are you on Facebook?  If so, have you seen the zillions of recipes that are finding their way from wall to wall?  Of course you have, we all have!  I’ve been tempted to try this one and then try that one.  But, this summer and I’ve been very picky about the recipes I have taken … Read more

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to … Read more

Preserved Figs

best preserved figs

I didn’t grow up eating figs, well, except for Fig Newtons, you’re darn tootin!  If you weren’t lucky enough to have a fig tree or two growing in your yard then this little bloggin’ about figs will probably relate to you.  Here’s my figs story and an easy preserved figs recipe. For me, figs are … Read more

Penne Chicken Casserole

Last spring I had the pleasure of eating a fabulous Seafood Lasagne at my friend Cheryl’s home.  Cheryl is a great cook and always sharing a new recipe or two when we go to visit.  Her seafood lasagne was so delicious and I was well on my way to a second helping when we discussed … Read more

Cucumber and Onion Salad

As I sit with my computer on my lap, poised ready to write about cucumber and onion salad, I am brain-dead.  Truth is, I am posting this recipe for myself.  Yep, it is true. Selfishly, I am thinking of all the time I spend looking for the recipe note card, sorting through recipe files on … Read more