brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) Whenever we go to our favorite Brazilian restaurant, Joshie and I load up on their little, yummy, chewy cheese bread. They are so light and airy and super easy to lose track of how many… Read more
my story through songs: priceless Ladies – how sweet is our heavenly Father’s love for us! Remember – we have a worldly identity and a Kingdom identity. Both are real, but only ONE is true. I see you… Read more
he said: moving in — minefield mentality This post is part of a series that I’m writing about something that I believe is rare for families who live with an aggressive special needs adult. Our story is about the transformation of Graham, a violent young man who… Read more
she said: moving in — ignorance is bliss This post is part of a series that I’m writing about something that I believe is rare for families who live with an aggressive special needs adult. Our story is about the transformation of Graham, a violent young man who… Read more
yum and done! Ready to take a little jaunt with me down food lane? C’mon, let’s go! In 2016 I got to spend a lot more time in the kitchen. Cooking? Yes. Baking? YES! I’ve entered the bread… Read more
my story through songs: when i’m with you I don’t get the chance to interact with people as I did when I worked outside of the home, had lots of friends and acquaintances, and a loving church family. These days, my thoughts and… Read more
spice rubbed pork sirloin roast Here’s an easy weeknight meal for ya! I buy those 4-packs of pork sirloin roasts at Costco and usually cut them up into pieces to make Greek Souvlaki (will post that recipe at a later… Read more
brown sugar scottish oatcakes These little sweet treats are surprisingly addicting. I don’t think they lasted a day the first time I made them. But that’s okay because they have oats in them – which makes them healthy, right?… Read more
living (happily!) with an aggressive special needs adult This post is part of a series that I’m writing about something that I believe is rare for families who live with an aggressive special needs adult. Our story is about the transformation of Graham, a violent young man who… Read more
my greek meatloaf I call this “My” Greek Meatloaf because I have no idea if an actual Greek Meatloaf exists and if it does, it might be completely different from this. This recipe is similar to the filling… Read more
brownie cookies It’s hard to find cookies that both my boys like. I’m happy to say this one was a hit – especially for Alex because he loves brownies and this really is a tender “brownie-cookie”. They are… Read more
spinach dip The only time my hubby makes special requests for food that he’d like me to make is on game days. His alma mater played in the Cotton Bowl this past Monday and he asked… Read more