Katie’s Pesto Chicken

[Katie developed and perfected this recipe on her own. I am so proud!] 6-8 boneless chicken breasts Granulated garlic, to taste Cajun seasoning, to taste 1 8-oz jar basil pesto* 4 oz. sun-dried tomato pesto* [*We use the Classico brand] Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a glass baking dish large enough to hold the…

Cindy's Pineapple Chicken

6 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into fingers Six Pepper Blend Olive or sesame oil for frying, just enough to keep chicken from sticking 1 can crushed pineapple, in juice 1 Tbsp canned, minced garlic 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce, add more to taste 1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard, add more to taste 4 Tbsp brown…

Preparing for Christmas

It is that wonderful time of year again. I love all of it – the music, the preparations, the decorations, the lights, the scents of the season – but most of all I love spending time with my family. Do you have your tree up and your house decorated yet? I am almost finished getting…

The best laid plans…

I made up my mind on my way home that I was going to bed as soon as I got here. No goofing off, and no posting to the blog tonight (um, this morning). Well, here it is, half past two, and guess what? I’m still up. Unfortunately, Gizmo has decided that he can’t sleep….

Getting It All Done Tip #10: Be Realistic

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She…

Kenny’s Mexi-Meatloaf

About 1½ to 2 lb. venison hamburger or lean ground round 1 cup oatmeal 1 large egg, beaten Minced onion, to taste 1 clove garlic, minced; or sprinkle in granulated garlic, to taste ½ tsp dried basil ¼ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp salt 1 16-oz jar mild salsa, separated, plus extra to serve on the…

Give thanks to the Lord!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. GIve thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. who by his understanding made the heavens, His love…

Getting It All Done Tip #9: Know When to Say “No”

Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and…

Keeping Up with the Kids

Katie decided a self-portrait was in order yesterday afternoon as she was typing a paper. Here’s another photo of my angel as a bridesmaid at her cousin’s wedding this past spring. Cody was sick two days last week, and he decided to spend his down time watching a little historical fiction: Gods and Generals and…