The Gift of Time

Today I was given a beautiful gift. The gift of time.  For many of us our daily calendars fill up with running from place to place. From task to task.  UP and out of the house early, in and out of the car, home again and then off to a meeting or the grocery store! … Read more

Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thank you to all of my readers who have sent emails, left comments, and have taken the time to share words of encouragement for my nephew, Richard.  In case you missed it you might want to read “You Really Aren’t Going To Believe This”. I decided it is time I get back to some sweet blogging. … Read more

You Really Aren’t Going To Believe This

Our 51-year-old nephew, Richard, is confined to a wheelchair due to a degenerating spinal stenosis.  A couple of years ago a fall in his place of business rendered him a quadriplegic.  A life-saving surgery fused rods in his neck leaving him unable to move his head from side to side, but allowing his lungs to … Read more

A Hearty and Healthy Brunswick Stew

Brunswick County, Virginia, and the town of Brunswick, Georgia, both claim to be the origin of Brunswick Stew.  I had never heard of Brunswick Stew  until a few years ago (and every winter since then) I heard my friend Joan say, “I made up a big pot of Brunswick Stew!” A plaque on an old … Read more

Happy New Year 2016!

Happy New Year!  Wow, 2016.  I can’t quite wrap my head around how the older I get the faster time goes.  I’ve heard that said before, but now I am experiencing it! I know no better way to begin this new year than with a healthy serving of soul food.  It is my prayer the … Read more

Christmas Giveaway Winner and Winning Holiday Recipes

It is with pleasure that I announce Alisha L. has won the $25 Amazon gift card sponsored by Free Shipping Code! Thank you to everyone who stopped by my blog this past month and entered the contest! Alisha’s entry drawn by random selection. Looking back over December here are a few of the goodies I featured. … Read more