I'm writing to you from my dorm room on the campus of Colorado State University. And in about thirty minutes, I will join my kids downstairs in the dining hall for lunch. For years, I've dreamed of returning to on-campus, dining hall living, and now I'm living the dream for a few weeks. But as… Continue reading Blueberry Muffins
(Straw)berry Jam
Friends, today my eyes don't seem to want to cease producing tears. Fortunately before I knew what the day held, I did not put on makeup. So I shouldn't scare the small kids at elementary school pickup with mascara down my face. It's an "eat all the chips and salsa" kind of day. One where… Continue reading (Straw)berry Jam
Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcake
It's strawberry season!! Don't even think about letting June pass without fresh strawberry shortcake. I may have called the farm I like to pick fruit from incessantly until their message said the fields were ripe and they were open for picking. My kids used to love going to eat pick fruit with me, but now… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcake
Barbecue Chicken with Bacon and Cheese
At the end of one year in high school, I remember my Young Life leader, Melinda, grilled up this barbecue chicken. So much of the memory is blurry, but I've never forgotten how much I loved this chicken. It's so simple. Just barbecue sauce, bacon, some cheese and diced tomatoes and green onions (you can… Continue reading Barbecue Chicken with Bacon and Cheese
Quinoa Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado and Lime
Several years ago, I remember seeing quinoa all over the place. I had no idea what it was. Fortunately, at a girls' weekend away with friends, my dear friend Becky introduced us all to quinoa with this very salad. She even taught us how to pronounce it 🙂 I've been a fan ever since! Though… Continue reading Quinoa Salad with Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado and Lime