Sweet Nest

We had a lovely little Thanksgiving this week. We had invited a couple from church, but the morning of, they fell ill and were not able to...

Did you know that church people and food go hand in hand? They do. What's more, church people are often very good gardeners ... and i...

Miss Lucette is quite the whiz in the kitchen, these days. Completely by herself (including clean-up!!), full-on yeasty bread dough, braid...

I've been on a restrictive diet lately. Trying to kick the sugar habit. Gobs of veggies, fruits, lean proteins, probiotic dairy. No s...

Do you like your beets yet? No? Well, I bet you are thinking of pickled beets. I don't really like those either. But roasted beets. Now,...

I prayed to Jesus the entire time I was working the crusts.

 What do you get when you combine this ...  With these? Lots of empty bowls!

 Today, somebody wanted to go for a bike ride. Her mama suggested we take the training wheels off. The little girl, wide eyed and be-s...

 I heard a teen call something "wicked" the other day. It was a positive affirmation rather than a commentary on that which lack...

You've been eating your Kale Chips , right? Since you've been so good, I think you need to round out your diet with a little fruit...

   This basic biscotti recipe is a winner. Very simple and a good canvas for any yummy goody you want to add. (I drizzled w/ melted chocolat...

 Other than the fact I've been coughing and hacking and sounding much like a chain-smoking, gravely-voiced secretary from the 60...

My mother-in-law kindly brought over a large bunch of bananas the other day. Seems they ended up with over 3 dozen bananas when each mem...

Jane wanted to make some cookies as an after-school snack for the two olders. I believe she may have the gift of hospitality, that girl. We ...

Whenever I make crescent rolls , I always make a ton. They freeze so nicely and dress up most any meal. Last week, Jane and I decided ...

Perfect to whip up in a pinch. Mix all together, slap in a 9 x 13, shove into oven, and slice into bars. Makes for very happy kids when ...

I have been wanting to make these little freezer jar pies since last year! I thought they were too adorable when I first saw the idea. Lit...

I've mentioned my recent obsession with buttermilk. Such tangy richness! I'm finding that you can sneak it into all sorts of recip...

I had an "Eeeks" moment this morning when I realized that I had completely forgotten to prepare the scones I'd volunteered to ...