Growing up, beef stew was a common Sunday evening meal after church. After Sunday’s lunch, my mother would toss into the crock pot all our leftover roasted potatoes, carrots and beef, then she’d add some tomato sauce, onions, and cabbage….plus, whatever we had left in the fridge…green beans, corn, etc. This stew never left us disappointed and it was a perfect way to enjoy leftovers! Today; however, I’m sharing a simple classic beef stew recipe that you can make if you’re so inclined to make your own beef stew from scratch… This hearty beef stew features plenty of delicious, garden-fresh herbs and vegetables, so it’s a great way to enjoy…
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Home Organization Series – The Kitchen – Day 13
Day 13 – Cleaning and Organizing the Kitchen You guessed it. We are working on the rest of the kitchen today. It can be a big project! Be vigilant. Be ruthless! You’re going to be happy with the end result; I promise! Empty out each of your cupboards and wipe them down, inside and out. Before replacing the cooking paraphernalia, make sure it is not cracked, broken, never used or missing pieces. Toss or donate it. Be strong. Decide on the best storage solution… Use a large plastic tub (or deep drawer space) for food storage containers and their matching lids. *Many kitchen stores sell special organizers just for pot…
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Monthly Bible Memory Verse Challenge – Month 3 – Boldness
So, how did you do last month? If you get behind, don’t worry. I do want to challenge you to keep plucking along and trying, but when life gets super busy, then just try to work a little extra the following day. As far as my progress on Scripture Typer, I made it to level 11 last month! 🙂 If you like join our group online, check out: Recommended Bible Reading & Bible Study on BOLDNESS: David and Goliath (I Samuel 17) CLICK HERE to Download this month’s FREE Bible Memory Verse printable Week 1 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,…
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Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
In my household fall and winter meals are almost all soups because (1) they’re usually easy to make, (2) soups allow you to sneak in extra vegetables, (3) cooking soups help to warm the house while it’s cooking, (4) soups warm your body, and (5) soups make yummy leftover meals. This satisfying, earthy soup is so warm and comforting. The wild rice is filling, while the finely minced and chopped vegetables give the soup a more consistent flavor throughout. **Some of this soup’s “creaminess” comes from pureed cannellini beans, but to reduce carbs, I suggest instead to puree a head of steamed cauliflower with a little chicken broth or vegetable…
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Easy Upcycled Dress – Cheat to Lengthen Method
If you cringe at long DIY projects, then you’ve found the perfect blog. To be quite frank and open about it, I don’t have the patience for long, drawn out crafts and other projects (such as making beautiful quilts, like my blogger friend, Missy). My kind of craft and sewing projects are ones that I can finish in under 30 minutes…. so continue reading if you’re a little interested in quick sewing projects…. or if you’d like to lengthen a dress. 🙂 Last November, during the “black Friday” sales promotions, I bought myself a little sewing machine (my referral link) for my Christmas present. I have discovered that I hate…
