Christmas is almost here and my kids are beaming with excitement. This week I'm making tamales roja, a recipe I'll share soon, and cookies to celebrate Christmas Eve with my family and friends. My favorite night of the year. A night to celebrate the birth of our King amongst family and friends at my home and at our annual Christmas Eve church service. Although I can't guarantee many posts this week I do want to share a great tip I just picked up from Organic Gardening ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 22nd Edition
My favorite day of the week! Simple Lives Thursday where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Last week was so great reading about all of your ideas for homemade gifts. I'm excited to make some at home and crossing my fingers to see more today ;) It's time for Simple Lives Thursday! Link up those posts :DBelow you'll find the linky to add your post to. Remember you can add your link on any of the four hosting blogs.Your HostsA Little Bit of ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 21st Edition
My favorite day of the week! Simple Lives Thursday where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. As many of you know, I've been in a blogging competition called Project Food Blog. I've been sharing passionately about organic gardening, raising urban chickens and my families traditional recipes. After four long months, this Friday, only 3 blogs will move to the final challenge. Today is the last day to get your vote in. If you haven't done so ... continue reading...
Food is Important – Lincoln Cafe
It's not often that my husband and I have the opportunity to go out and dine. Sadly, it's been about a year since we've sat down at a restaurant without our children. The expense and most importantly the quality of food keeps us at home.This past Friday I was pleasantly surprised, humbled and excited to find out that I had advanced to challenge #9 of project food blog. I want to pour out my heart and say thank you by first giving the glory to God and to anyone reading and being ... continue reading...
10 Cookbook Gift Ideas for the Holidays
It's the Holiday season and throughout the next couple of weeks, I plan on sharing some of my favorite books and kitchen equipment that I use in my household.It's generally during Christmas that I build my book collection. I ask for and enjoy receiving books as gifts. I've had many people ask me how I come up with different recipes or how to learn certain techniques. It's about practice and diving into well written books. With a "good" book... it's a gift that will truly ... continue reading...









