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When it all falls down, a testimony pt. 1
Springtime in the sprinklers circa 2010 This is my testimony. My hope and my prayer is that it will inspire someone else who may be in a dark place. The sun will come out again. It always does. The truth is that sun never changes, everything around it does. It’s always shining behind the clouds. In 2010 my life began to change rapidly. I didn’t realize then, but now I know one thing for sure: It’s really not my life after all and when I finally gave it up, He saved it. I’m talking about the best man I’ve ever known, Jesus. It all started when my husband, who was my college sweetheart,…
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F is for French Toast
On the weekend, I like to cook breakfast for my family. To clarify we do eat breakfast on weekdays but usually it’s something quick and portable. Boiled eggs, pop tarts, a muffin or a bagel can all be carried out the door and eaten en route to school and work. When Saturday rolls around, since we take the time to sit and eat together I like to make something nice. This French toast has become a hit with the girls. It started when my friend Stephanie told me she uses raisin bread to make hers. And with that information she changed my world.
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Veggie Grill…Chayote Squash
I tried something new the other day. I like to do that, especially when I dine. So there I was, honoring my Friday lunchtime tradition and having a fine dining experience at the hot buffet in Whole Foods when I spotted the sign. It read: Grilled Chayote Squash. Hmm. I’d seen these things in the farmers market before, but knew so little about them that I never bought one. This was a great way to find out what they are all about, and boy did I found out. They are delightful! And cute in that funny looking kind of way. The end looks like a toothless mouth, right? The point is… I liked them so much I bought some, sliced…
