Rendering and using lard has gone by the way side as our fat obsessed culture has taken reluctance to using it in fear of high cholesterol and blocked arteries. Deemed the "un-healthy" fat, we have turned to vegetable oil which we now know has caused us more harm than good. One of the outcomes of the campaign against animal fats was the producers response of breeding leaner animals. Heritage breed animals known for their flavor and juiciness which yielded about 33 pounds of fat was ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 31st Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Remember you can add your link on any of the four hosting blogs. ... continue reading...
A Wedding Cake for my Best Friend, Happy Valentines Day!
Last week I was blessed to be able to make a special wedding cake for my best friend. A four tiered filled cake. She married such an amazing man as he has a heart for the Lord. Josh loves Jesus, his family and his new wife. I'm excited to see Stefanie begin her new life and will be there for her whenever she needs me. Aren't they a gorgeous couple. What's amazing is they are genuine and kind. Today is Valentines Day. Think about Stefanie and Josh and be reminded of your ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 30th Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Remember you can add your link on any of the four hosting blogs. ... continue reading...
Panera Bread… Fresh Ingredients, Quality Food
If you watched the video above, Panera's ode to bread from Panera's Bakers Table, you come to realize how symbolic a simple thing like bread can be. From the Bread of Life, our Creator, to breaking bread, it really is sustenance and brings family and friends together. One of the things I most enjoy about Panera Bread is their attention to quality. I know when I go to dine at their bakeries that everything is made from scratch and that their breads are baked fresh every morning. For me, ... continue reading...
