I have a problem. I am completely unable to estimate amounts. For the Seekers luncheon we had enough food to feed at least 100 (I’m halving all the amounts I used for a more realistic serving size). However it’s really hard to guess how much a recipe will make. For example, the recipe for thisRead more
Sunday we had offered a lunch after church as a way for people to hang out and chat for a longer time than our usual coffee hour. We had a birthday theme since we’re at the halfway point and can celebrate all the birthdays that have come and all the upcoming ones. For the eventRead more
I tried making this bread for the first time. While it didn’t rise at the end as much as I expected, the bread was flavorful and hearty. Whole Wheat Spinach Bread Makes 2 loaves Adapted from Bless this Mess 1 pkg (10oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2 cups warm water 1 Tbsp plus 1Read more
In honor of my uncle’s 40th birthday on Sunday, his wife asked me to bake cupcakes for them to take to church as a surprise celebration for him. Ken isn’t much a of a sweets eater, but when it comes to that side of the family nothing says birthday like German Chocolate Cake. My grandpaRead more
This is one tasty sandwich. I thought this recipe sounded intriguing and wanted to try it out. Unfortunately I made an incomplete grocery list and was missing quite a few of the ingredients when I decided to make this, but I just improvised and it turned out really well! This is a filling, super flavorful,Read more
I woke up Saturday wanting to try something different for breakfast. I remembered finding this recipe a while ago and just happened to have all the ingredients on hand. This oatmeal turned out really well. Next time I would add a little cinnamon, but other than that it was great. The texture of thisRead more
So it’s been a week since Sandra and I completed our 100-person outdoor catering event. It was definitely an educational experience. There is a TON of planning involved in making an event go smoothly. So here are some things to think about if you’re planning on catering or getting a big event catered: venue- whatRead more
These tea cakes are a delicate, light, and sweet treat. They’re perfect for a a little snack with your tea or coffee! I found chamomile at my local Asian market (Hmart), but if you can’t find it you can use chamomile tea bags. The chamomile I found was full of large pieces, so I’d recommendRead more
As soon as I showed my mom this recipe she’s been eager for me to make it. It took a while for me to get around to it, but it was definitely worth the wait! This cake as an excellent crumb. It’s super moist and tender. The strawberries add a wonderful slightly sweet, slightly tartRead more