How Can I Pray for You?
Welcome to a new blog feature! I was inspired by my friend Tina last week. Her Facebook status read, “I want to pray for you. How can I pray for you this week?” I loved it so much, I decided to start something new on my blog. You may or may not be a ...
Taking a 3-day Facebook/Blogging Hiatus
I’m a social person. As a matter of fact, I thrive on social time. I get energized by spending time with friends. Superman, on the other hand, gets energized from time away from people. Right now, we’re reading this book all about the Sabbath and rest: And I realized, I need a break. The world ...
Confession Friday 4/19/13
It’s been a few weeks since my last “Confession Friday,” so my first confession is that I’ve been completely swamped and forgot to do it the last 2 Fridays. Whoops! I have a pet peeve. Well, I have a couple of them, but one of my main pet peeves is bike riders on country ...
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Apple Crisp
This recipe isn’t grain-free since it uses oats, but if you do OK with oatmeal, this is a definite keeper! Recipe: Gluten-Free Oatmeal Apple Crisp 4 apples, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2 TBSP tapioca flour or arrowroot starch 1 TBSP cinnamon + 1 tsp cinnamon, separated 1/2 cup water 1 cup ...
Guacamole Lamb Burgers
These are amazingly simple, but bursting with flavor! Recipe: Guacamole Lamb Burgers 3 pounds lamb (you could use another ground meat, if you prefer) 2 TBSP garlic salt 2 TBSP paprika 1/2 to 3/4 cup of your favorite guacamole Heat grill, and mix all ingredients together. Form into patties, place on grill, and cook until ...
Homemade Marshmallows for the Clean Eater
Back before we changed our diet, Alton Brown’s marshmallow recipe was one of my favorite treats to make. But wIth corn syrup, corn starch and traditional sugar, it’s just not something I want to make now. So, I changed it up to be “cleaner!” Of course, this is something to use sparingly, but at least now ...
Stuffed Poblano Pepper Boats
Recipe: Stuffed Poblano Pepper Boats (serves about 4 as a main dish) 4 Poblano peppers, stem and core removed and sliced in half lengthwise 1 lb ground beef or other ground meat 1 sweet potato, cooked, skinned and mashed 2 TBSP olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 TBSP garlic salt 1 TBSP chili powder ...
5 Secrets to a Successful Marriage
Let me first add a disclaimer: First, I am no marriage therapist. I have no formal training, so you may take what I say with a grain of salt. These are merely my opinions and experiences, shared through words. Second, my experiences are based on faith in God. If you are an unbeliever or not ...
Creamy Tomato Indian Chicken
Recipe: Creamy Tomato Indian Chicken 2-3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 (29 oz) can crushed tomatoes 3-4 TBSP avocado or coconut oil 1 TBSP dried chopped onions 2 tsp curry powder 2 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp chili powder pinch red pepper flakes 3/4 cup full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk Cut the chicken into large ...
Homemade Strawberry Soda
Don’t drink this! Drink this instead! Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Soda (makes about 5 cups) 2 cups water 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey 1/2 cup coconut sugar (if you don’t have this, you can just use all maple syrup or honey) 2 cups strawberries, stems removed 2 TBSP lemon juice 1 cup sparkling water ...
