Pecan Apple Pie
This mornings’ church sermon was all about embracing interruptions in our lives….you know, when things don’t quite go according to our plans. In true God fashion, that was exactly what I needed to...
View ArticleApple Pear Caramel Pie
My great-great grandmother was known for her sweet caramel pie and her even sweeter spirit. She was alive until she was 99 years young. Unfortunately for me, she suffered from Alzheimer’s most of...
View ArticleCheddar Chicken Pot Pie
Think Cheddar Bay Biscuit meets Chicken and Dumplings. Yeah, no introduction necessary. A cheesy pie crust with a traditional pot pie filling…. It’s pretty much the epitome of all things comfort. The...
View ArticleKolaches
Every good Texan knows two things about Kolaches: One, you never drive through West or Caldwell without stopping to get some, and two, you always get enough to share. At the holidays, coordinating...
View ArticleHEB Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
My first three stops when I cross the Texas state line are Whataburger for a number 1- add jalapenos, Bucees for all things Texas, and HEB for veggie chips and jalapeno artichoke dip. (And that’s just...
View ArticleChicken Spaghetti
Hands down, one of the comfiest comfort foods around. Creamy, cheesy, packed with veggies, and warm pasta. It’s perfect for a cold winter night or a quick prep before a summer baseball game. It’s also...
View ArticleOur Fire
OUR STORY I always questioned if my faith would waiver in a time of tragedy. I wondered if I would cry out, “Why God?” I wondered if I’d feel abandoned or angry. I wondered if my relationship with God...
View ArticleMost People Are Good
Last year, I picked a song that fit the year for our family, and filled it with pictures and videos from our farm. All of you and your big ol’ hearts made it easy to pick the song for this year....
View ArticlePatti Dunn’s Gumbo
I’ve had this recipe drafted on here for over a year. But I just couldn’t quite wrap my brain around how to start it. You see, the wonderful woman who shared this with me is a fellow BBQer. I can’t...
View ArticleThe First Smokin F
When I first met Jay, he was living in a horse barn in New Boston, Texas. It was very simple, very dusty, and had tile floor throughout, no doubt to make it easy to sweep out all the manure he tracked...
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