Thanksgiving Posting

James 1:17  Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
As we prepare to have our annual Thanksgiving Celebration I thought I would share some recipes with you and yours.  This year we will be dining with our youngest son, [...]

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Chocolate Spoons

Psalm 97:11  Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
A great, gourmet and inexpensive gift.
Buy plastic spoons:  red, green or white
Melting chocolate wafers:  milk chocolate, white chocolate, green color, dark chocolate
Toppings:  Chopped peppermint, marshmallow, shaved chocolate, sprinkles, etc.
Melt the dipping wafers.  Dip the spoons into the mixture and allow to coat [...]

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Cracker Candy

Psalm 98:8  Let the rivers clay their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy.
This is a recipe that my daughter-in-law brought from her relatives in Michigan.  I had never eaten this, but it is GREAT.  It is very easy and if you love sweet and salty you will love this simple candy.
1 Sleeve of [...]

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Not too late to enter Contest

Romans 9:16  It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
The recipe contest will end the last day of December.  Great time to send some favorite recipes for leftovers for the holiday meals, etc.  Look for the original post:   “Recipe Contest” and enter your recipe in the comment section.  If [...]

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Recipe Contest

1 John 4:7  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. 
I am developing a new cookbook of easy to prepare, economical recipes.  I know many of you have some great recipes that have gotten you through hard times.  This contest will run until the end of December 2008.  By submitting your [...]

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10 second Smores

Ecclesiasties 7:12  Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this:  that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.
My grandson – GK #1 is visiting from Colorado along with Daughter #1 and GK #6.  He wanted to share with me his recipe for Microwave Smores.  They were really [...]

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Cookbook #2

1 Timothy 6:6-7  Godliness with contentment is great pain.  For we brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out of it. 
I self published a cookbook several years ago:  Family Favorites.  I had 500 copies published and I am almost sold out.  I have been amazed.  They have been sold to:  family, friends, on [...]

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Emergency Contact Information

Psalm  36:  Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 
This is a good idea.  If you are in an accident and cannot communicate, how will people know who to call.   I.C.E. is a good idea.  This stands for Emergency Contact Information.    Go to this website and request stickers to put [...]

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Flake Cereal Cookies

Use whatever flake cereal you like:  Wheat, corn, bran, etc. (Wheaties, Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes)
1 1/2 cups flour – can use whole wheat
1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
 1 egg – beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flake cereal
3/4 cups chopped nuts – walnuts, pecans, almonds or [...]

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Cake Mix Cookies

1 pkg. cake mix – any flavor
1/2 Cup softened margarine or butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup candy chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts – optional
Combine cake mix, softened butter and eggs.  Mix until blended.  The batter will be stiff.  Mix in chips and nuts.  Drops by teaspoonsful approximately one inch apart.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes [...]

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