30th October, 2019: 4:54 am (MST) Writings indicative to inner solitude were my main focus this month. This time offered moments for drastic reflection, moments of healing, and areas of growing love. I viewed from afar and held near to my heart elements, quotes, smiles, and verses, quite touching and meaningful. In my quiet, several … Continue reading Inner Solitude: A Path to the Heart of Christ
If there is one thing in life I make sure I receive, it is good sleep. No matter daily challenges or concerns, I am always able to accomplish this based on several night-time rituals. To shut my mind down, I often sip on this healing beverage during evening devotionals. It is quite simple to make … Continue reading Sweet Sleep Milk
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 7-8 inch cake pan by greasing and flouring the pan. I like to also place a parchment paper round on the bottom after greasing the pan. If you do this, please be sure to grease the top of paper before adding the cake batter to pan. Ingredients: ½ cup … Continue reading Simple French Apple Cake
Ingredients: 4 lb of Devotion 1 1/2 extract of faithfulness 1 Ib each of nature and prudence 1 qt. confidence and mutual forebearance 1 qt. of matrimonial fidelity 22 drops of gentleness and modesty 22 drops of industry and economy 15 oz. of wisdom and experience 1 gal. of milk of human kindness 5 pt. … Continue reading Recipe: Old Fashion Recipe for Love Cake
Opal basil is probably one of the herb that stands out the most in my summer garden. It is easy to grow and with its own beauty offers such delicate and profound flavor. The weather here in Colorado, is changing to cooler autumn days, which means that I have tons of basil to use up. … Continue reading Recipe: Purple Basil Mojito Mocktail
2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 cup acorn squash puree, 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 … Continue reading Recipe-Acorn Squash Bread
This is one of the simplest meals I grew up eating in Belize. It resembles the tostada served at local Mexican restaurants. My version is brighter and a bit more refreshing. This was a staple in our household, since dinner for us was mid-day. All the schools and businesses closed for about 2-3 hours and … Continue reading Recipe: Belizean Garnaches
¼ cup butter 1 ¾ cups sugar 3 tablespoons sugar cane syrup (not corn syrup) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 4 tbsp. vegetable shortening 2-3 tbsp. sour cream ¾ cup cocoa powder 1 ¾ cups unsifted all-purpose flour (in Colorado, I like unbleaced Hungarian High Altitude Flour) ¾ tsp. baking powder ¾ tsp. baking soda … Continue reading Recipe: Simple Chocolate Cake
#tasteandsee This is probably one of the most effective and economic recipes to ward of a cold. I usually make this in January and throughout the winter months. I drink about 4 ounces of this every other day. Ingredients: 1 medium to large organic ginger root. If organic, you can juice with the skin on. … Continue reading Ginger & Blood Orange Cold Buster
This is an easy and quick recipe if you’ve planned ahead. Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked peeled and cleaned shrimp (I prefer Mexican Blue Shrimp), but any shrimp would do. If they are big in size, I usually cut them into 3 pieces. This makes it easier to eat and allows the seasoning to infuse the … Continue reading Holy Basil Shrimp & Scallop