In my youth, my body and mind always seemed to race in their efforts to catch up with my spirit. This spirit of maturity, sufficiency, and determination, all wound up into what now appeared to be like forage horse hay feeders…say what, you say? 🙂 Let me explain. A now common equine husbandry practice, … Continue reading Expanding LOVE
Ingredients: Serves 6 ¼ cup portions ¼ pound (1 stick) butter ¾ cup sugar 1/8 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 Tbs whole milk (optional if need more liquid. I always add) 2- 8 ounce cans pineapple tidbits. You can substitute with a 20 ounce can crushed pineapple. Drain liquid before using fruit. 4 slices packed … Continue reading Recipe: Baked Pineapple
Preheat oven to 350 degrees This is a soft dough. It’s best not to handle with your hands too much. Have all ingredients ready to go, and work quickly and as gently as possible. Ingredients: 2 ¼ unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cups sugar, plus … Continue reading Recipe:Chewy Sugar Cookies
Last night I overheard someone I know say to her mom “I am glad for this time.” I was speaking to her on her other line, and she told me to hold, while she spoke briefly with her mother. In a sense, I can relate. I am not happy people are dying, I am not … Continue reading Heart Rising
This is the Belizean equivalent to scones. Though in Belize, we eat a great deal of British-style foods, we also pull our recipes from diverse cultures. When I am craving a soft and chewy biscuit-type breakfast bun, I make these. They are easy and fast to do. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons … Continue reading Belizean Powder Bun
The current wind of our times is harsh, hot, cold, and brutal. This wind I discuss is the mysterious and deadly weapon we currently hide from, quarantine from, lock our doors from, say “keep your distance from”, pray away…to stay away. It is uncertain and inconstant. It bloweth wherever it pleases. It moves where it … Continue reading Breeze from Heaven
I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
The month of February offers much to celebrate. It is the month where love is illustrious, it is Black History month, and it is recognized by the Heart Association as American Heart Month. In thought and spirit, it declares a time of pure and generous succor. Elucidating comfort to those who may have good satisfying … Continue reading Love Hurts?
I’ve spent a great deal of time in Nashville, TN. This recipe is one of my favorite. Ingredients: Filling:5 cups peaches, peeled and diced, fresh or frozen2 cups all-purpose flour (In Colorado, I prefer King Arthur’s High Altitude Unbleached Flour) 3/4 cup sugar1 cup whole milk4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon … Continue reading Tennessee Peach Pudding
6th of November, 2019 (4:37 am) Thus far, the month of November has kept me on my feet, has played with my head, but yet, has offered more clarity as my heart rejoices and continues to thrive. Going deeper is exhilarating as it is exhausting, and at this moment the primary element of my dig, … Continue reading Pearls of Grace