My youngest son LOVES jalapenos! For quite a few years we helped in a Spanish church in Oklahoma City. In the nursery, they would give little ones spicy treats…and so, my youngest adapted a liking to hot, spicy foods. I love spicy foods as well, so I thought I would share a recipe today for those who also love jalapenos. A hint of heat adds an unexpected twist to this refreshing summertime favorite. The key to striking the right balance with recipe is to start with small amounts of jalapeno and gradually add more until you find just the right level of spice to suit your tastes. It’s a…
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The Best Garlic Press We’ve Ever Owned – Product Review
The last garlic press I owned was worthless. After months and months of peeling garlic and mincing it manually, I finally purchased another garlic press. I felt that this would be a good, intentional purchase because I cook with garlic a LOT. At least two recipes that I make, I use a WHOLE head of garlic. I love adding garlic to my salads and soups, especially when I’m feeling a little under the weather because garlic is great for fighting off those unwanted germs in your body which make you sick. I invested some spare time reading through tons of feedback from customers on various garlic presses. I wanted something…
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When It’s Time to Go Home
Guest Post by Lynne Norton, Missionary Wife, Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo Mexico Having been raised in a Christian home gave me a good start in life, for sure. Church going, wholesome living, singing & laughing were all a part of my upbringing for which I am sincerely grateful. Our life wasn’t a bed of roses, but it was a good one. However, life happens… I can’t recall hearing anyone ever say, “Yup, this is exactly what I imagined my life would be like.” On the contrary, life knocks you about in such a way that you are left feeling afraid, angry, betrayed, and confused about many things. That’s a telltale indication it’s…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
I have to admit… I’ve never even tried Brussels sprouts until a couple of years ago. I thought perhaps they were some weird-tasting vegetable or something. Growing up I loved vegetables, but lettuce salads, green beans, peas, tomatoes, onions and corn were our main staples as far as vegetables were concerned. My mom occasionally served cabbage, which I have learned to love in my adult life. Once I tried oven-roasted vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, it was a real game-changer in consuming (and thoroughly enjoying) vegetables. The flavor is just remarkable… I could eat a WHOLE pan of oven-roasted cauliflower when given a chance. Do give oven-roasted…
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Diy Lemon Vinegar Cleaning Spray
You only need 3 minutes to make your own DIY cleaner… This quick, easy 3-minute DIY project can save you tons of money on purchasing commercial cleaning projects. I love to use natural products…it protects us from breathing in a lot of chemicals…and it’s cheaper! Vinegar can help battle mold..and lemon can kill bacteria and other germs. Put them together and we have a great team! 🙂 (Note: Don’t use this solution on granite and marble!) The key to avoiding heavy-duty cleaning work…. I believe the key to avoid scrubbing and dreadful cleaning efforts is to do a frequent maintenance. I keep this solution in my bathroom and any time…
