• Food

    Mashed Strawberries

    One of my favorite things to enjoy during the Summertime is mashed strawberries. I like using them as a topping for vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt. Or, even by themselves! Print Recipe Mashed Strawberries Servings Ingredients 1/4 Cup White Sugar I use Swerve Cane Sugar or Stevia1 Tbl Vanilla Extract1 pint Strawberries Cut into 1/4ths Servings Ingredients 1/4 Cup White Sugar I use Swerve Cane Sugar or Stevia1 Tbl Vanilla Extract1 pint Strawberries Cut into 1/4ths Instructions Cut strawberries into 1/4ths In a medium pot over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar and vanilla. Stir so the strawberries are well covered with sugar. Heat for 5 minutes, stir. Use a…

  • Faith

    New month, new challenges/adventures

    I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. It feels as though, with each new month we start, many of us are holding our breath and wondering what the new month will bring. More surprises that turn into challenges or adventures that we didn’t sign up for? Something happy and exciting? Or, dare I say, will it be fairly normal? New Outlook This Summer has not been without it’s challenges for me personally. I’ve really struggled with what God has planned (and not knowing what the next few months hold). I know I have to trust Him and His timing, but I’m…

  • Farming

    Farm wife in the making

    How I became a farm wife is a long journey. I was in my late 20’s, not married, when the idea of online dating was suggested to me. Back then, online dating was very new and something to be extremely cautious towards. (I would still be cautious about it today, but it’s much more common.) I had always dreamed and prayed I’d meet someone a more common way, like at church or in school. Not online. But, I decided to give it a try. Third times a charm The most common online dating site I knew of at the time was eHarmony. I subscribed to it for a while and…

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  • Food

    Toll House Bars

    Toll House Bars are another favorite recipe of my grandma’s. These are delicious when warm shortly after being taken out of the oven. Enjoy! Print Recipe Toll House Bars Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 12-14 minutes Servings Ingredients 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine softened1/4 Cup, plus 2 Tbl Sugar1/4 Cup, plus 2 Tbl Brown Sugar packed1/2 Tsp Vanilla1 egg1 Cup Flour1/2 Tsp Baking soda1 Cup Chocolate chips Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 12-14 minutes Servings Ingredients 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine softened1/4 Cup, plus 2 Tbl Sugar1/4 Cup, plus 2 Tbl Brown Sugar packed1/2 Tsp Vanilla1 egg1 Cup Flour1/2 Tsp Baking soda1 Cup Chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven…

  • Food

    Skillet Mostaccioli

    This recipe is an old family favorite on my mom’s side of the family. My grandma made it quite often and when I lived on my own, I liked to make it because it gave me a few days of leftovers. Enjoy! Print Recipe Skillet Mostaccioli Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef2 Cups Mostaccioli uncooked (can use Ziti, too)1 jar (15 1/2 oz) Spaghetti sauce1.5 Cups Water1/4 tsp Salt, Pepper4 oz Mozzarella cheese shreddedParmesan cheese freshly grated Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 lb Ground…