This year we celebrated students heading to college from our youth group. With Christmas Break approaching, we began planning a dinner so we could spend time together while these girls were home from school. It was a joy to have these girls in our home again and I loved that we picked up right where…
Monkey Bread
Two times a month we host a Moms Group at our house. It’s a crazy morning full of laughter and energy. The kids play while the moms enjoy coffee and a breakfast treat. Ok. That makes it seem much more leisurely than it is. We are wrangling kids, feeding kids, filling sippy cups but no…
Frito Pie
When I was in high school, we had off campus lunch. I’m not sure who thought it was a great idea to let 2000 students, who were new drivers, leave every day at lunch time but to us it was the highlight of the day. We would pile into cars and speed away to our…
Beans and Sausage
I love easy meals and these beans are the epitome of easy! It’s been cold and rainy here so we’ve been eating lots of crock pot meals and soups. You can start these beans in the morning and then you’re house will smell amazing all day as they simmer away on the stove. You only…
Chicken and Dumplings
I referenced my dad’s chicken and dumplings here and ever since I’ve been craving a big, steaming pot of them. My dad’s original recipe involved roasting a chicken and making your own stock. I’ve made the process much faster and just as delicious by using a store bought rotisserie chicken and chicken stock. I love…
My Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce
Cold weather always makes me crave comfort food. In my mind, nothing is more comforting than the recipes I grew up eating. This week I’m going to be featuring a few of my favorite family recipes. They are delicious and might just become some of your family favorites too!The first is my dad’s spaghetti sauce. …
January Giveaway!
The winner of this giveaway is Madeline Brubaker! Congrats!!! **********************This giveaway is now closed************************** Hello sweet friends! In honor of the New Year, we are hosting an amazing giveaway! Yes, I’m biased because I picked out the items, but I think you’ll agree! This giveaway features a few of my favorite kitchen tools and I’m…