I’ve received a most kind request for some of the recipes used at the Ladies’ Luncheon my sister Audra hosted a couple weeks ago. While “vastly happy to oblige” (too much Pride and Prejudice-watching), I’m afraid I do not have in my keeping all the recipes used at the luncheon. Those for the Tartlets, Sour [...]

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Why?
Why did they nail Him to Calvary’s tree? Why? Tell me, why was He there?
Jesus the Helper, the Healer, the Friend - Why? Tell me, why was He there?
Why should He love me, a sinner undone? Why? Tell me, why should He care?
I do not merit the love He has shown - Why? Tell me, [...]

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The flavors of warm, freshly-baked banana nut bread are truly comforting on a chilly winter’s morning. However, the preparation and baking time (upwards of an hour!) have kept me from attempting such a thing on a weekday, when breakfast is always served before seven-thirty (Get up at six to make banana bread? No way.). Here’s [...]

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I’d been wishing to get together with friends, dress up, bake some special treats, and just indulge in other such girly activities — and an invitation to a ladies’ luncheon from my sister, Audra, provided just such an opportunity! We had a lovely time, all fifteen of us, guests and hostess, packed snugly into Audra’s [...]

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