Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love. ~Craig Claiborne I had high hopes of bringing you an epic road trip post but alas, all that seems like ancient history now that I’m back in my Washington kitchen! We zoomed through 10 scenic states in 5 incredible days. Please …
Creativity As Worship
Every once in a while a book comes along that is so God-timed it seemed the pages fell straight from heaven into your lap. This is one of them. My first thought when I looked up the author was, “How can she be so young and have so much wisdom?” Here’s a small part of what spoke loudest to me. …
Celebrating the Large Print Edition THE LACEMAKER!
I’m always overjoyed when one of my novels is published in a large print edition as I know many readers need that. This month The Lacemaker releases by Thorndike. The Amazon link is here though it’s available on other sites, too. I’m holding a giveaway for one large print copy on my Facebook Author Page if you’d like to join …
Favorite Frontier Fiction
I’m kicking off my FAVORITE FRONTIER FICTION series with fellow author Michelle Griep! Her summer release, The Captured Bride, looks quite at home on our cabin porch. Without further adieu, here’s a guest post by Michelle that gives us a realistic look at the research, history, and inspiration behind this new novel… A Visit to Fort Niagara Whether you’re a …
Scones
2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cold butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 cup whipping cream (divided), wax paper Preheat oven to 425°. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. …
A Modern-day Fairy Tale
Once upon a time I lived in England and attended school there at a place called Harlaxton in Lincolnshire. To say it was magical was an understatement. Only now, looking back, do I see how the Lord used that experience to stoke my imagination and lay the groundwork for my writing. I’m eternally grateful! I remember endless cups of steaming …
A Scottish Setting
If you were to ask which country is my favorite other than the U.S.A. I’d say Scotland without pause. Home of my Hume ancestors (and those Ballantynes), Scotland has epic history, scenery, and cuisine, to name just a few of its many treasures. Here are some things I learned about Scotland as an ex-patriate: Scotland is smaller than the state …
Herbal Honey Lemon Scrub Recipe
I began making this delightful scrub a couple of years ago and find it easy and well worth the small investment of half-pint mason jars and simple ingredients. Great to give as gifts. So good for your skin and smells lovely, too! ENJOY!
New newsletter with a perk!
I finally took the plunge last year and hired a freelancer to teach me how to craft a compelling newsletter (I so hope you think it’s compelling)! I’m all about beauty and edification so it took countless hours to transfer that vision in my head and heart to a delightful e-letter format. Since I love sending snail mail complete with …
Happy Easter
So thankful for the hope that Easter brings. Have a blessed holy day!