My friend, Kate and her husband Phil, came to visit over the holidays. One of the things Kate wanted was to learn how to make pies. So we made several...one was this Coconut Cream  Meringue pie (pictured to the left) and the other was a Chocolate Meringue pie.  Not only was it fun to make them but even more FUN to eat! Baking is a luxury that I don't typically afford myself throughout the year. However, since I was on a roll, I made 2  more Banana Cream pies just to satisfy a personal … [Read more...]

No Roll Pie Crust This is absolutely the most simple and flakiest crust I have ever made. It turns out perfect every time.  This recipe is from my friend, Rachel Goers...who has since gone home to be with the Lord. She was a great cook!   1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 cup cooking oil   ( I use corn or other vegetable oil) 2 tablespoons cold milk Thoroughly mix together dry ingredients in bowl. Combine the oil and milk in … [Read more...]

This time of year, it’s always a challenge to stay focused on quality nutrition. There’s always extra baking, dinners out, birthday parties, and getting together, celebrating with family and friends. And it’s the time of year when everyone’s wants to make their favorite holiday dish...which usually means lots of butter and sauces. Although the first few bites are delicious, before you know it, you’re packing in the calories….and your jeans start feeling snug. Anybody relate? … [Read more...]

Blueberry Coffee Cake Mix together until smooth and fluffy: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature Then add:  2 eggs – one at a time Then add:  1 tsp vanilla 1 cup plain yogurt Then add and mix well: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt In separate bowl mix together: 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup … [Read more...]

I don't typically copy and paste a recipe from online but this one can't be improved upon. I made it and it was delish! Thank you, Simply Recipes for this great recipe! Every year we plant basil and every year the plants do so well that we can't use it up fast enough. What to do? Basil pesto, of course! Here is a simple recipe. Note that pesto is always made to taste, based on the ingredients at hand. So adjust the recipe to your taste. Most pesto recipes call for Parmesan cheese, however, we … [Read more...]

  Cinnamon French Toast By Leann Albrecht Whisk together in mixing bowl: 2 egg 1/2 cup coconut milk ( any milk will do) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Then lay 4 slices of sandwich sliced bread - flat  in rimmed dish. Pour the above liquid over the bread. Flip once so that both sides are fully covered with egg mixture and all the liquid is absorbed into the bread. Place bread in oiled skillet ( I use 1Tbsp coconut oil) and fry until both sides are browned. Serve hot. I also … [Read more...]