I hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable, filled with family and friends, good food and good memories. Thanksgiving serves as starting line for the holidays for most people I know. At least, it does in this house. I am glad that we begin the entire holiday season with gratitude, following up with a month long party of…
Category: The Party’s in the Kitchen
Sugar and Spice, And Everything Nice
Oh, Autumn! You have arrived. I love this time a year. The weather is very fickle. Hot one day, cool the next. Here in So Cal we long for New England color but our trees will not turn until sometime in December. Sweaters and boots come out as we are teased that autumn is finally…
The Party’s in the Kitchen: Going Al Fresco
Kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, and this weekend, mine was an outdoor grill at a campground. My husband and I took a departure from our regular routine and headed for the hills—literally. So glad we did. Relaxation and reconnection happened in the quiet surroundings with no real distractions other than occasional dog walking….
The Party’s in the Kitchen: The Awesome Food Award!
Oh, thank you Beckie Lindsey from Spotlight for the nomination. (I think.) If you know anything about me, you know I like food and fun so this is right up my alley so here goes. You may just learn a little bit about me along the way. And did I mention you can join this party! Here’s…
The Party’s in the Kitchen: Eat, Drink and Be Merry
So, just for fun I thought I would share with you a fun resource I have come across– Cooking with the Bible. This book contains menus and recipes for the foods mentioned in the stories in Scripture. For instance, when Sarah found herself preparing a meal for unexpected guests we can look to Entertaining Angels…
The Party’s in the Kitchen: Beat the Heat
Oh, the heat is on in So. Cal. We have been in the triple digits with heat advisories for many communities. It a dry heat, many say. Not as oppressive as other parts of the country. That is, until the humidity finds its way into our air. This is when we Californians start to melt. Our house…
Breathe
I am a little melancholy this morning. One of my daughters and her family has been visiting for the week and we have had a marvelous time. Today, they off visiting with another family member before heading home tomorrow. It’s been wonderful having them here. Their presence created a flow of gatherings and talking and…
I Do Love a Good Potluck!
Fourth of July is upon us. Friends, family and FEASTING! Bring on the potluck! Have you ever wondered where the term potluck came from? It seems a strange name a meal where people gather and food is shared. The orginal term, a pot of luck, was used to descibe what would be served to an unexpected or…
Clean Enough
I received this memo today via Facebook. Thank you for the reminder, Sharon. So often we find ourselves caught up in the if you just knew my life excuses when it comes to sharing hospitality. The graphic actually brought to mind that little potty training book Everybody Poops by Taro Gomi. This plotless little story states the inevitable—Everyone is the…
Oh, For the Love of Food!
“Then the angel said to me. . .’Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ “ And he added, “These are the true words of God.” Revelation 19:9 There are days when I can’t wait to get to heaven. I can just picture it. The celebrating! The excitement! The food!!! Yes, I…