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Simple and Delicious Blueberry Cream Pie
While on our honeymoon in 1986, my husband and I enjoyed a delicious blueberry cream pie at the hotel restaurant where we stayed. The lightly-sweetened cream filling combined with fresh summer blueberries made this a dessert of exceptional taste! Upon returning home, I began to search for a similar recipe. Eventually I found this recipe,…
Simple Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
This simple hot cocoa mix recipe is a fun holiday activity you can enjoy with anyone, including your children or grandchildren. And its delicious flavor just might make this a family favorite! The recipe is easy enough for everyone to join in on the making and mixing. Grab your favorite mug, add a few marshmallows…
Finding Thankfulness in the Brokenness
As a pastor’s wife, I often have the joy of attending bridal showers or baby showers for young women in our church. One particular day I headed out the front door to attend a bridal shower, with a wrapped gift in hand. As I stepped onto our sidewalk, the gift packaging in my hand broke…
The Simple Kitchen: Dried Apples
Golden autumn leaves are parading their beauty on these last mild October days we are enjoying in Ohio. Yes, the holidays are coming, but I’m not ready to let go of the pleasures of fall just yet. Around here we are lovers of apples: Honey Crisp for eating and Cortland for applesauce. We especially love…
Cucumber-Tomato Salad
This light and refreshing salad is super easy to make and takes advantage of the early autumn harvest of tomatoes and cucumbers! Ingredients: ½ cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar) 3 Tbsp white sugar (or Splenda) 3 cups unpeeled sliced cucumbers (about 2 medium) 2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large) ½ cup chopped red…
WAITING
Twelve years. Twelve years of disease. Twelve years of suffering. Twelve years of expensive medical bills. Twelve years of isolation. Considered unclean in her Jewish society, the woman with the blood disorder had given up hope. Until she heard that Jesus was in town. Pulling her head covering closer, she moved silently through the crowd,…
Simply Delicious Strawberry Pie
This simply delicious strawberry pie is the perfect treat for summer and will make your fresh-picked berries shine. Plus, the surprise cookie-like crust guarantees this recipe will stand out above the rest! I have been making this strawberry pie recipe since my sister-in-law first shared it with me in 1988. It has been an annual…
Strawberry Watermelon Slush
Every summer our family looks forward to this delightful treat! The fresh ingredients and simple process make this a recipe you will come back to often throughout the summer months. Strawberry Watermelon Slush INGREDIENTS 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups cubed watermelon 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup sugar. Blend all ingredients in a…
Bible Verses of Hope
We all need hope at some point, don’t we? And when those times come, God’s Word is there for us. Here are some of my favorite verses of hope to encourage you today. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that…
Easy Egg Muffins
Looking for an easy yet healthy breakfast recipe? Even the kids can help assemble these breakfast treats, with a little adult supervision. Easy Egg Muffins INGREDIENTS 1 package (6 count) English muffins 6 eggs 6 cheese slices, Cheddar or your preference 6 slices of deli ham Butter You will need a large baking sheet and…
Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread
This quick bread comes together easily, with its streusel topping accenting the subtle swirled cinnamon flavor. Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ¼ cup sugar, divided I cup buttermilk 1 egg ½ tsp ground cinnamon Directions In a large mixing bowl,…
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup INGREDIENTS 1 T. olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 or 3 carrots, sliced2 celery ribs, diced 8 c. chicken broth ¾ c. acini de pepe pasta, uncooked frozen pre-cooked meatballs-mini or regular size 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 t. Italian seasoning 8 oz. fresh spinach, rolled & thinly slicedSalt & pepper…
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Hello! I’m Debbie — Lover of Jesus, Pastor’s Wife, Mom, Encourager, Hobby Gardener and passionate about the simple pleasures of life.
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