We just finished having my friend from Texas stay with us for a few days. I love her a lot! This is a friend who has been able to visit me since I have moved away from Texas. She has seen the changes in our family from a couple to a family of four.She is also a blessing in my life. Do you have a friend who speaks the truth over you? She encourages me with words from the Bible and does not beat … [Read more...]
Fresh Goat Cheese, Apple, Prosciutto, Pecan Pizza with Balsamic Glaze
I thought I would bring you something savory this week to give everyone a break from all the sweets. I know we all have to plan dinner in between all our baking. When it comes to making dinner I am looking for quick yet tasty entrees.During the time my sister and brother-in-law stayed with us, which was for 6 weeks, I prepared a variety of meals. Their first meal I prepared for … [Read more...]
Pimento-Basil Hummus
Well the humidity has finally hit but luckily I am in A/C! I woke up after only getting up once during the night which means I got a good night's sleep! Thank the Lord. I quickly got up and put on my tennis shoes and went for a 45 minutes walk and then stretched on my yoga ball. How about that for a great start to the morning?Well, it was not complete until I finished my morning devotional reading … [Read more...]
Summer Sweet Corn Soup with Fresh Basil Oil Drizzle + GIVEAWAY
My meal planning has come off to a great start! I am so not one to menu plan because I like cooking on the whim, but ever since I got pregnant, if I do not have an idea of what I want to eat, then I feel like eating out and not cooking at all. This is not so good on our budget.We try eating out once a week to stay within our budget so I told Ryan I would make sure I planned meals for the month of … [Read more...]
Basil Scalloped Tomatoes with Croutons and Homemade Parmesan Cheeze
Hi y'all! How are things going? The week sure is going by fast and while it has been a little hot here in MI, we have also enjoyed some summer showers.I have been enjoying a lot of good workouts lately combining Zumba, kickboxing, a weights class, and racquetball games with Ryan. I find myself working out twice a day and feeling WONDERFUL! I have been definitely been limiting my carb intake and … [Read more...]
