 Preheat oven to 375°Cream together:  3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup soft butter1/2 cup shortening Add: 1 tsp. vanilla2 large eggs Beat until fluffy, then add: 3 cups all purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. saltMix very well and stir in: 2 cups chocolate chipsuse semi-sweet or dark chocolate Drop… Continue reading Nana Ellen’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies
God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you're ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, 'He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear… Continue reading amazing grace
The sun has been bright and spring-like all day. For the past couple of days, for that matter. It’s wonderful! Expected high – 69 degrees. Hooray! These pics says spring and I’m lovin’ it. Problem though. ?? The early morning temp was a frosty…33 degrees. As we drove to the market we noticed almonds in blossom. … Continue reading clear ‘n cold
Here’s a treat we always enjoy – White Chocolate / Macadamia Nut Cookies. I don’t make these very often. Usually stick with my Famous Dark Chocolate Chip variety. But every once in a while I switch it up and use the more expensive ingredients in place of regular dark chocolate chips. It’s pretty simple to do…… Continue reading tea for two
For the word of God is living, and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:11-12 Yesterday afternoon we got a call from another one of my "god-daughters" asking us to pray for a… Continue reading healing in God’s ICU
Well finally – homemade white  bread that meets all the requirements. Good for sandwiches. Good for toast. Good right out of the oven and good the next day. We’ve been baking our own bread for awhile now. It is SO much better than what you can buy inexpensively, and in most cases is better for us. I… Continue reading better bread
Today’s temperatures are approaching 70 degrees! Love this spring weather. Around here we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Super Bowl Weekend and then...SPRING! Spring may only be a nice day in February. Forecast is for low 50's by mid-week, but we've learned to enjoy each day as it's given. Also today, while we have… Continue reading snowdrops
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