Have I ever shared with you how much I enjoy cardamom? It's one of those spices that's a bit difficult to describe. It's made from the seed pods of an Asian plant in the ginger family. I can see that as it has a bit of spice (not much) with deep floral undertones. Maybe a bit smoky. It lends itself beautifully to both sweet and savory dishes. I've recently found out that cardamom can take an ordinary batch of jam and turn it into something sensational. ... continue reading...
A Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad For Those Late Summer Days
Beets are one of my favorite vegetables to eat. They're a bit sweet, yet deep with earthy flavors. They're especially gratifying to grow, although this year I've been battling the squirrels and squinnies as they adore their mild and tender leafy tops. I was only able to harvest one beet from my summer crops. ... continue reading...
Our Homeschool Mission: Making God Real in the Lives of My Children
I remember the day that I gave my life over to God – I was probably 10 or 11 years old. I was at a youth campout at the beach (the benefits of growing up in California). I remember watching our entire group sitting around the campfire, eyes closed, singing praises. I could hear the sounds of the waves in front of me softly breaking onto the shoreline. In that moment I could feel his presence...his peace...his comfort. I knew, I just knew that God was there...that he filled me with his Holy ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #160
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a way to share with many people your posts on what you are doing to live a simple life. Whether that's gardening, raising urban chickens, homeschooling, sewing, making your own deodorant, or cleaning supplies... we want to know about it! If you're into ... continue reading...
A Late Summer Recipe: Turkish Pilaf
One of the things I love about Mediterranean cooking, especially in late summer, are the abundance of recipes that use nightshade vegetables which include tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. Eggplant is a common vegetable that many people do not like. I know this because my hubz cringes every time I start to harvest them from my garden. However, as much as he turns his nose, he never complains once they're cooked in a rich bechamel or fried and topped with homemade tomatoes, herbs, and cheddar ... continue reading...
