Monkey Bread and The Sensitive Cook

Galatians 5:25  If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. The best synonym for self-control is “discipline.”  Interesting word self-control. We use it often but rarely analyze it, even when we come across it in the Bible. Self-control means “inner strength.”  The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Self-control frees … Read more

Homemade Wheat Bread

Let all who take refuge in You be glad.  Psalm 5:11 I love making bread.  I know I have said that before, but it is one of my most favorite things to do in the kitchen!    My brother John and his family are here visiting from Nebraska and this bread is part of the food … Read more

Butter Rolls

Psalm 105:4   Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.   When my husband was a little boy he and his brother and sister spent a good bit of time with their grandparents.  When the kids had been particularly good, (which according to legend, wasn’t very often) their Granny would make … Read more

Italian Bread Dough with a Herb Twist

Italian Bread Cooling

Yesterday’s recipe, Baked Oatmeal really hit home with several of you.  I told you it would be a “healthy surprise” and it is.  However, I received two comments that are great suggestions and I am going to try both the next time I bake this. My eldest son said, “That sounds delicious. But I am … Read more

My Best Dinner Yeast Rolls

If you love to bake bread then this recipe is for you!  If you have never made bread, but are ready to learn something new – this recipe is for you! I have been making bread since I was in high school.  My brothers will attest to the fact that I have made some pretty … Read more

Sweet Potato Casserole

I have made sweet potato casserole for about 10 years. My southern husband’s aunt gave me her “never fail” recipe and I began tweaking it here and there to make it my own.  Unfortunately what happened is that I never made it the same way twice – and that isn’t always a good thing 🙂 … Read more