Immanuel, God With Us

Merry Christmas!  As I sit in the warmth of my living room this morning, sun streaming through the big windows and frost sparkling across everything outside, I am in awe that our mighty, sovereign God would choose to come into this world for me – and for you.  Surrounded by the Bible, several advent  booklets … Read more

Popcorn Cake For Family and Friends

I received an email this evening from my friend Cheryl sharing this scripture. Just getting ready to write this blog post I decided these words are the perfect way to begin. Such powerful words to lean on! Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your … Read more

Peppermint Patties

Jet-Puffed JUMBO Peppermint Mallows are back!  Why is this important to you? Because if you want to be the hit of the Christmas goodie parade you are going to want to use these super-charged, JUMBO peppermint-infused marshmallows to make some awesome Peppermint Patties! In December 2011 I stumbled upon these mallows while shopping for groceries that … Read more

Are You Ready?

Every where I go these days I hear people say, “Are you ready for the holidays?” “Are you ready for Christmas?” “Do you have your shopping done?” From there the conversations seem to be the same. “No! I can’t believe it is less than 2 weeks to Christmas!” “No! I have sooo much left to … Read more

Brine Your Turkey

I know Thanksgiving is over and we are all getting very tired of turkey.  But the truth is, for many folks Christmas dinner includes turkey!  I decided to post this brine recipe just in case you haven’t ever brined a turkey.  It is fabulous.  Pure and simple.  The turkey turns out moist, busting with flavor … Read more

Sweet and Salty Christmas Treats

I do realize refrigerators all over this country are stuffed full of Thanksgiving leftovers.  But truthfully, the turkey is cold, the gravy has jellied and the pumpkin pie is gone.  To me that means one thing — Christmas!  Brunch, luncheons, parties, Christmas eve, Christmas dinner and New Year’s eve … it will all start tumbling … Read more