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Foodie Fridays – Make Ahead Game Day Snacks
Have you ever met a friend who you just connected with over shared interests. And later became good friends as a result? We have. Their names are Steve and Missi. We met at church and discovered we shared a love … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Black Bean Dip recipe, comedy writing, friendships, grieving a lost friend, laughter, Missi Jenovai, Super Bowl snacks
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Surprise Challenge
Have you considered the blessing there is in surprise? Our lives are normally predictable which can translate to boring. The longer you’ve been married the more likely your relationship is mundane or heading that way. Our special needs 3 year … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Cherish, Christian Marriage, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas
Tagged surprise, Surprising your spouse
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Reclaiming Rest
When our kids were little, Sunday was stressful. Since we homeschooled our three kids, it was the only day of the week when we had to be somewhere on time. And my husband hated being late. I remember once when … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage
Tagged marriage, punctuality, Repentance, rest, Sunday rest
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Foodie Fridays – Braciole
Tom is Italian. We love Italian food most of all for the warmth and comfort a good traditional meal provides. When Tom’s Mom passed away, I was grateful she gave me her sauce recipe. It’s still our favorite Bolognese sauce … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Braciole, friendships, Italy, traveling
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Christmas Reflections
No matter how long you’ve been married, there is something special about pausing to remember. Christmas provides a great opportunity to do so, since it happens the end of the year. Our pastor always asks these questions in December, “Look … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Kahlua for “Youa” and a Cake to Bake
I haven’t made it in years, mainly because it makes so much—2 liters. But this year I was ready to make some as gifts and this time provide a recipe for Kahlua cake. Sweet! I realize not everyone enjoys a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Foodie Fridays, New Year's Eve
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Gift ideas, Kahlua Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Kahlua recipe
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Foodie Friday – A Family Classic
My Mom went home to be with her Savior 11 years ago next week at the age of 90. How I miss her. There is one recipe our family has made every Christmas since I was born, and maybe longer. … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Langostino Nachos
Years ago we were a part of a trial group testing out new recipes for a restaurant chain. We were paid for our opinion which made this a fun date night. We had never heard of langostinos before and maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged appetizers, date night, food taster, Langostino, nachos, Scotland’s native prawn, seafood lovers
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Roots Remain
Oak trees are beautiful. We moved into our neighborhood 31 years ago because of the mature oak trees. They provide much needed shade from our intense Florida heat. Tom had a tree removed out of necessity in our front yard … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Best of Vacation Food
We are on a much needed and anticipated vacation. Being from Florida the only Autumn beauty we encounter is store bought. This is why we decided to chase the leaves for two weeks in North Carolina and enjoy the cool … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Burnsville, chasing leaves, Fall 2023, Foodie Fridays, Good food, NC, Spruce Pine, Waynesville
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Foodie Fridays – Passport Dinner Club
We began our first dinner club with four other couples who enjoyed food as much as us, and who also happened to be dear friends. We enjoyed our season of Dinner Club while it lasted, about 7 years. The idea … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Making Do
We have had a busy month and it’s only the 13th! We haven’t had a chance to go grocery shopping so I thawed a package of chicken thighs hoping I could come up with something good with what I had … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Root Down
We just returned from a week-long trip out west with my sister, Bettie, and her husband, Dennis, as well as my sister-in-law, Sherry, you can read all about our trip on my personal blog, Write From The Heart. The five … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Magical Dining in Orlando
This is the last week of our annual foodie celebration known as Magical Dining month. It’s the time when those of us who either can’t or choose not to spends hundreds of dollars on one meal are invited to these … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Four Seasons Resort, magical dining Orlando, Revello
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Foodie Fridays – Jalapeño Poppers with a Southern Twist
Once again I’m a day late, but for good reason. I didn’t have an idea for this week’s post. That was until now! We are leaving for a week’s vacation and needing to use up all the fresh food we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Foodie Fridays, jalapeño poppers, pimento cheese, southern appetizers
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Foodie Fridays – Craving Fall
It’s nearly Fall but in Florida you’d never know it. Fall for us is the peak of Hurricane season. I love a good thunderstorm, but how I long for the cooler drier weather. When this happens I go to the … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Pizza, Please
We awoke on Friday like any other Friday. But this one would be different, we just didn’t know it yet. Our internet was down. When we reported it we were notified it wouldn’t be restored until later tonight or in … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Tuscan Shrimp
To say our week has been a challenge would be a huge understatement. But one must eat. My post is late today because of necessary reasons, but I’m excited to share one of our favorite and quick shrimp recipes. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Foodie Fridays
Tagged 40 Aprons, Favorite Meals, Tuscan Shrimp, Whole 30
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Foodie Fridays – Food Becomes Art
We are on vacation, a much needed one. Even though I had just gotten out of my walking boot and am still limping, I insisted we get away. Our destination? The high country of North Carolina where we have come … Continue reading
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