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April 1, 2011

Two for the Price of One Potatoes for Recipe Friday

I was planning to post my meatloaf recipe, and even took pictures, but it’s been a crazy week and I just didn’t get it done. So I decided to post the side dish of Garlic Mashed Potatoes first, then I’ll post Meatloaf next week. I...

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March 25, 2011

Barbeque Corned Beef for Recipe Friday

Last weekend during my weekly shopping trip, I was trying to think of something new to make. I noticed that corned beef brisket was on sale so I bought a 3 pounder. I also bought carrots and always have potatoes and was planning to make...

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March 21, 2011

Who Killed Jesus?

As we journey through Lent towards Easter, we must pass through Good Friday. There is joy in the resurrection of Easter, but first there is the pain of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. This time of year inevitably brings up the question, “Who killed Jesus?”...

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March 18, 2011

Swiss Coleslaw for Recipe Friday

Portland, Oregon has already exceeded the average rainfall for the month of March, and we are only halfway through the month. The forecast calls for more rain for at least the next ten days. It’s getting slightly warmer than it was in February, but I’m...

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March 14, 2011

Music Monday Extra – Word of God Speak

Last night we had our kick-off event for Wordstrong at church. The Wordstrong reading schedule started on Ash Wednesday, but Sunday evening was a better night for a big gathering. We sang some great songs, including one of my favorites called Ancient Words. Our pastor gave a great message...

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March 11, 2011

Madeleines with Lemon Curd for Recipe Friday

Last Saturday afternoon, right before his friend came over to hang out, my son said, “I need to make Epicurean Creamed Peas this weekend.” “What for?” I asked. “For French class,” he replied, “but I need three people to evaluate it. I guess I’ll have...

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March 4, 2011

Pan-fried Pork Chops for Recipe Friday

When I was a kid one of my favorite meals that my mom made was pork chops. She always made thin cut pork chops and fried them to what I affectionately call “shoe leather.” I suppose my mom cooked them this way because she and...

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February 28, 2011

Music Monday Extra – The Generous Mr. Lovewell

I thought I would share just one more song from MercyMe’s CD The Generous Mr. Lovewell. It’s the title song and is a great up-beat song that is bound to make you feel good. This song always reminds me of both my husband and my...

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February 26, 2011

What Should We Teach Our Kids?

Last Thursday was a snow day in our school district. There wasn’t much snow, mind you, but it doesn’t take much to close Portland, Oregon area schools. But then on Friday the weather was better so school was back open. My son’s school operates on...

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February 21, 2011

Music Monday Extra – I’ll Wait for You

This weekend I was listening to my iPod on a general shuffle of all the songs, instead of just my Christian playlist. The song “I’ll Wait for You” by Bruce Springsteen came on. I love this song. It is such a wonderful picture of what...

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