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World Cup of Cobblers. We win.

I’ve confessed a lot on this blog – about the infidelity of my faith, rising above abuse, being a stumbling fool for others. So this confession should be an...

God-Crafted Family (dinner).

“We’ve walked a lot of earth together.” The table has seen so many family dinners over the years. We’ve celebrated birthdays and anniversaries and pregnancies and new jobs there....

(Damn) Good Buttercream for a Princess.

There are times you just need to put that “eating plan” aside and savor the moment. And this is a moment-maker. My friend Courtney and I call this frosting...

A Four-Letter Word.

 This week was a learning thing. I learned that people like to read things that include cuss words. I wrote about the reality of being a weary warrior and...

Celebrate! Vanilla-Kissed Lemon Cake.

We began the day with celebration – all sprinkles and glitter and colorful ribbon. She embraced her first birthday like a well-loved toy, delighting in the noise of tissue...

Love at the Neighbor’s Table.

“Is it possible to major in love? Because that’s what I really want – I don’t know exactly what I want to do with my life, but I just...

Becky’s Fabulous Frittata.

What I love the most about my friend Becky is that she loves the life around the recipes she shares. (You first met her when she made this wonderful...

Guinness Pie. And Jesus.

I know Jesus favored wine for special occasions, but I can just picture Him, resting comfortably in a big old leather armchair in an Irish pub, engaged in a...

Holy Wow. Lust-Worthy Chicken.

(enters little confessional known as this blog post) OK, I think I may have a bit of a problem. I’ve been swept away. I’m in lust. I’ll admit it....

Steaks, Sides, and An Apology.

I call this place Kitchen Therapy – that safe space where good conversation and good food blend together to feed our souls. There’s been a lot of celebrating at...
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