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Need to feed a Vegan at your holiday meals? Or simply looking for something different to cook this holiday season? This Savory Pumpkin Recipe passed the test for my Vegan dad last year, and it tasted delicious enough to serve to any vegetable loving crowd. I made this in small individual sized pumpkins, but you could double the recipe and put … [Read more...]
Agave Caramel with Granny Smith apples are a favorite treat around our house. When I saw a picture on Pinterest of apples filled with caramel I simply had to combine my Agave Caramel recipe with this idea of a reverse caramel apple. Here are the results. Apple 8-10 Granny Smith Apples 2 quarts cold water 1/4 to 1/2 cup lemon … [Read more...]
When I graduated from high school, I literally walked out of the ceremony, posed for pictures and walked away from everything and everyone that was related to my two years of high school in San Antonio. I went to college at Lewis & Clark in Portland, Oregon and never looked back. When I left for college I thought I would never step foot in San … [Read more...]
I love the hint of lavender in my baked goods, which means I'm always trying out new things. I vetoed the first batch, but hit a home run when I rethought my base and started again. This recipe is actually quite yummy and could be made with or without the lavender. Lemon Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins Dry 2 cups Flour 1 Tbsp Baking … [Read more...]
I have moved over 27 times in my lifetime. I’ve lived in apartment complexes, rental homes, been a homeowner and also spent time as a property manager. I thought I knew everything I ever needed to know to insure that I never lost a penny of my deposit money. Boy, oh boy was I recently proven wrong by my Vancouver, Washington landlord Zenith … [Read more...]
I am a huge fan of really creamy butternut soup. I haven’t found a local restaurant that serves a great butternut soup yet, so I decided to set out to make my own luxurious version. I had it for lunch today and served it with a piece of toast spread with goat cheese from a local farm. It was amazing! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup … [Read more...]
Small piece of advice: always, and I mean always, take a potty break before they slap the handcuffs on. Honestly, I’ve only had the pleasure of wearing handcuffs twice in my life, which I know is less than some and more than others, so I don’t know if I qualify as an expert on the subject or not. But the two times I found myself handcuffed all … [Read more...]
I am in awe of people who have pure servants’ hearts. You know those people who serve others with selfless motives. Last week, while I served among people with a servant heart at Camp Yamhill Outdoor School I was really struck by the sacrifice these people make for others. I was especially impressed while we stood in the pouring rain for hours … [Read more...]
“Barricade the road that goes nowhere; grace me with your clear revelation.” Psalm 119:29 from The Message
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