True Belizian Our family and church friends spent a delightful Sunday in the home of our friend Anna, whose mother is Belizian. Anna’s parents live in Belize but have been visiting in the states for several months. This is a unique way to make a slaw and, if you like Belizian flavor, you’ll like this. The recipe is simple and easy. You’ll need cabbage, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. … Read more
“You are that Mama!” He came through the back door, holding his finger in front of him for me to see. “Yook, Mama,” he said. “There was a yittle boy outside who hurt his finger, and he needs his Mama to kiss it. And you are that Mama!” I smiled as I bent down to inspect the hurt finger. “And you must be that little boy,” I responded as I offered my medicinal kiss. Yes, … Read more
Who doesn’t have OCD?! We all have a touch of OCD – and some of us claim it more than others. Some claim it with pride, and others with chagrin. I remember my friend and I talking about our Instant Pots. I’ve got hard boiling eggs down to a science in my Instant Pot, and she feels she does, too. However, our approach is so different. She purchased an insert to put in her Instant … Read more
A New Recipe There is nothing like the aroma of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven! I enjoy making bread, and I enjoy trying new recipes. This recipe makes a soft slice of bread – probably because it has milk as one of the ingredients. The story behind the recipe I begged this recipe off my niece who got it from her twin sister (also my niece, of course). Beth got the recipe from … Read more
Giving What is Best Can be Painful. As hard as it is, if our love is real, we’ll give our kids what is best – even when it hurts. In the throes of raising kids, sometimes it’s just plain hard to keep that goal in mind. It’s hard to focus on where I want my child to be then when it’s so painful now. The little girl in this story is now grown and working full time. … Read more