When I first moved to Lubbock, I literally cried to Chuck that I didn’t know enough people to have a dinner party. Now, 8+ years later, I have so many friends, I cannot fit them all around my limited dining space. I realized that I wasn’t hosting the parties, that are a big part of who I am, because I didn’t want to leave anyone out—but I couldn’t fit everyone in.
Category: Food/Entertaining
Team Faith
Our paster did an interesting take on the typical Hebrews 11 “hall of faith.” He addressed an oft overlooked participant in the hall of faith: The People. I’m not going to give you the whole sermon here, though you could go and watch it. But he left us with this challenge: “How will your faith…
Recipes Help Re-live Moments
Some of the recipes I make come from events I took part in over the year—and I re-live those moments every time I make them.
Putting out the Open Sign
It is not about having a perfect party—worthy of the society section of the paper (do they even do that anymore). It is about having a good time with your friends. If your friends expect you to have a white-glove house with gourmet food that you’ve slaved over (or hired caterers), do you really want them for friends? I know I don’t.
Keep Your Health on Track during Super Bowl Festivities
Let’s score a TOUCHDOWN in our health while having a great time this weekend at the Big Game!
Cooking for Two
I found my interest in cooking was gone. I only knew how to cook large meals to meet the demands of three growing sons. All of a sudden, there were only two of us. I didn’t want to mess up my clean kitchen and I’d much rather go out to eat.