Savor Your Saturday

This time of year, I am always in need of some overdue care in some way or another. It can be hard to find the time to even brush my hair some days. The task of getting a haircut or my hair colored, which for me takes hours, isn’t a luxury busy moms have very …READ MORE

After the complexity and indulgence of the Christmas season, this side dish is a light and simple addition to winter meals. Ingredients  2 large bunches of kale, stems removed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1 clove minced garlic 1 lemon salt and pepper shaved parmesan cheese Directions Wash and roughly chop …READ MORE

This dough is easy to make and handles remarkably well. Rolling, cutting, and shaping cookies provides a heartwarming, hands-on activity for family fun, and it’s a lovely way to celebrate Epiphany. Taking down decorations becomes a much happier event when you can smell cookies baking in the oven! Ingredients 1 cup butter 2/3 cup sugar …READ MORE

Homemade elderberry syrup is a delicious way to ward off, or at least shorten, the duration of those sniffles and fevers this time of year. God tells us in Ezekiel 47:12 that he has placed along the banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind; their leaves shall not fade, nor their fruit fail. …READ MORE

A homemade brie en croûte with added fillings brings flair! It can be flavored with something delicious, specifically suited to round out the menu for your next holiday occasion. You can try sweet or savory toppings alike. Try a pâte brisée recipe or pick up a store-bought puff pastry to have on your side. Ingredients …READ MORE

Peppermint and the Christmas season go so well together. The scent and the taste send me right into a winter wonderland full of nostalgia and joyful memories this time of year! The past few years I have made peppermint brownies, diffused peppermint oil in my home, and even put drops of it in the water …READ MORE