Roasting a Whole Chicken & Making Chicken Stock

Feeding three growing boys and a grown man isn’t for the faint of heart. They eat anything and everything minus the kitchen cupboards…but I do have one or two that I think would definitely try it. Roasting a whole chicken once a week not only gives off enough chicken to feed these boys, but the…

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

I will happily and willingly admit I am a pumpkin spice gal, but a firm believer that not everything needs to be flavored in pumpkin spice. No siree, but coffee creamer? That’s just fall in a cup, and I stand behind that as steadfast as Thomas Jefferson stood behind the Declaration of Independence. Let’s get…

Red Tail Feathers: A Summer with Baby Grace

The author reflects on the seasons of life, emphasizing a special summer linked to meeting Wendi Lou Lee, the actress who portrayed Baby Grace on Little House on the Prairie. Wendi’s book, Red Tail Feathers, shares her journey of grace and redemption, showcasing God’s work in her life. The author describes the joy of participating in Wendi’s unique book launch and their eventual in-person meeting, highlighting the connections formed through shared experiences and faith.

There’s Bears in Them Woods

Fresh pellets were added to the stove before the fireplace insert door was closed. He calmly took his seat in the worn leather chair. With the light low, the flames dancing, and that old oak tree casting shadows on the wall, he knew the conditions were just right. He put an oversized orange cowboy hat…