The God-given Gift of Friendship

One of the greatest gifts I have received in my lifetime is the gift of friendship.  I can think back at least 5 decades (and a little more) and name dozens of men and women who have walked with me in love and friendship.  The number of Godly men and women who influence my daily … Read more

Happy Birthday Mom With Butter Pecan Cake with Caramel Frosting

What a blessing to celebrate my sous chef dishwashing mom’s 85th birthday!  Today, February 8 is her birthday, although we have celebrated for several days! Last week she spent time in Missouri with my brother and sister-in-law and their family.  They brought her home on Friday and I surprised her with 15 Bundt cakes that … Read more

Super Appetizers Fit For Any Gathering!

Unless you are living under a rock or don’t watch or listen to any media, you will know this is Super Bowl Weekend.  I don’t really get into the hype of football games but when Denver goes to the Superbowl – I’m going to watch!  Growing up in Nebraska and living for many years in Colorado … Read more

Doc Martin and Me!

Are you a fan of the  megapopular comedy series Doc Martin?  I AM and so is my English comedy-loving husband!  This past summer we had the opportunity to spend a day in Port Isaac, aka Port Wenn. Port Isaac  is a small and picturesque fishing village on the Atlantic coast of north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. … Read more

Easy Peasy Cheeseburger Pie

Last week I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner. I was out of ideas and was hoping he had a hankering for something I hadn’t fixed in a while.  His answer surprised and dismayed me.  “How about hamburgers on the grill?” he said.  Ugh.  I asked him what he wanted and then I didn’t … Read more