“But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only…But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing…Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this:  to visit […]

Mmmmmm, the rich fragrance of gooey, smouldering, sizzling,  and eventually flaming cheese-like substance wrapped so delicately in plastic–or maybe that’s the “cheese” itself–searing ever so elegantly atop the grill. Two years ago the waft of this aroma sent my stomach turning. Fortunately, this year I was further along in my pregnancy–12 weeks instead of 5–allowing […]

My sister came to visit and bake Christmas cookies with me on Thursday. She and I are both fairly new to motherhood; myself in just 17 months, and her only 4 months with my baby niece. As we took a lunch break from our rigorous baking, she and I discussed  the rather extreme and irrational fears […]

Many chefs will tell you that a sure test of any good cook–any cook who understands the fundementals and basics of food done well–will have the skillset to master an omelet. An omelet. Possibly the only thing bachelors actually “cook”. Easy enough for a young child to produce for breakfast in bed on mother’s day (maybe with a […]

I have made a grand discovery this week. For months I have been defeated in this one simple quest:  to make the perfect muffin; concocted of wholesome ingredients, artistic in design, and thoroughly enjoyable. My grand discovery this week has finally brought a sure victory in this endeavor. Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. And with this […]

“So, what do you think about Mother God?”Grace, the young Korean woman who had approached me in Barnes and Nobles stared at me in expectation, awaiting my reply. I recognized the look in her eyes. I could attest that I hold the same look in my own eyes after I share with someone the good […]