Traditions enrich our lives. Traditions bond us with family and friends, and fill us with warm memories of time spent together. This is especially true at Christmas, when traditions are the heart of every gathering and celebration. Christmas at nanaellen.com has always been a time of traditions, treasured and comfortably timeless. A nostalgic time when we leave… Continue reading Christmas greetings
Month: November 2013
give thanks 2013
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION President George Washington Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the… Continue reading give thanks 2013
hope for tomorrow
Jesus said, " “That is why I say to you, don’t worry about living—wondering what you are going to eat or drink, or what you are going to wear. Surely life is more important than food, and the body more important than the clothes you wear. Look at the birds in the sky. They never… Continue reading hope for tomorrow
the best carmel sauce
Today was cool - finally, temps have been 10 to 15 degrees above average all fall - and D was BORED! It rained in the night so working in the garden was out...What to do? What to do? "Irish, will you make a pie crust? And I'll do another apple pie." When he's in cooking… Continue reading the best carmel sauce
the best apple pie
As I told you earlier, we don't go out too often. When we do, Tahoe Joe's Steak House is a choice we enjoy, especially during the winter when they offer an exceptional apple pie a la mode with hot bourbon sauce. Yummy...! And expensive. Lately D's been working on perfecting THE Best Homemade Apple Pie. As… Continue reading the best apple pie
safe ‘n sound
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 121:7-8 (RSV) Get rid of the idea that your spiritual state and condition depend on yourself. It is Christ's responsibility to keep you… Continue reading safe ‘n sound
great peace
Great peace have those who love thy law; nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165 (RSV) Great peace is always a result of LOVE for God and His Word. True observance of God's Word will keep anyone from stumbling. Also read: Mt 5.29-30, 13-41, 18.6-9; James 3.2; Prov 3.2; Isa 26.3, 32.17
Contentment Cottage 