Most of the time, I’m a pretty good mom. That’s not to say I haven’t had moments of EPIC FAILURE in that department, but my kids will even admit – to perfect strangers, nonetheless – that as a mom, I’m certainly above the 50th percentile. And then there are days like today, when I totally… Continue reading Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka!
Tag: food
Tricked-out Treats
Yesterday was our neighborhood’s National Night Out and as we always do, we hosted a friendly competition for the food. Neighbors bring finger food in various categories and we do a secret ballot to determine the winners in each. This year, the kids decided to outdo the parents! Crisana settled on Black Cat Cupcakes. She… Continue reading Tricked-out Treats
South Beach Update: Fried!
Howdy, Folks! And welcome to the great State Fair of Texas! Okay, so the State Fair doesn’t start for another 3 weeks but that doesn’t mean my taste buds aren’t already a-waterin’ with a hankerin’ for some good ol’ down-home Southern-fried treats. And the best place to enjoy those artery-cloggin’ deep fried goodies is –… Continue reading South Beach Update: Fried!
Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 3
DATELINE: Gulu, Uganda. 8:02 P.M. That’s 12:02 P.M. CST for those of you keeping score at home. THE LONG AND BUMPY ROAD Today, we made it to Gulu! Because things have begun to settle down after the bombings in Kampala, the VoH board decided to have us drive after all. Charles-the-Driver (not to be confused… Continue reading Into Africa, Part Deaux: Day 3
Spring is in the Air!
Yep, it’s officially springtime in Texas. The signs are undeniable: it’s light until nearly 8 P.M. Daytime temps are consistently above 70. The lawns are greening up. The pear trees are blooming. Everything and everyone is covered in a nice hazy shade of pollen. I even saw my first bluebonnets of the season in the… Continue reading Spring is in the Air!
Life’s a Picnic!
Well, at least it is once a year when you’re part of the Worship & Arts ministry at McKinney Fellowship! We attended the second annual W&A family picnic at Springhill Retreat Center in Richardson. We think it’s no small coincidence that they started having these affairs shortly after WE joined the church, but that’s a… Continue reading Life’s a Picnic!
Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensation!
I’m notorious for trying new recipes. In fact, the running joke at our house is that it doesn’t matter if we like what I’ve made because the chances of us ever having it again are slim to none. While that is a slight exaggeration, it’s not too far from the truth. But I do have… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Salad Sensation!
Cookin’ on the Beach: Is it lunchtime yet?
This month I will treat you to lunch-time recipes! Most of the lunches on South Beach, particularly in Phases 1 and 2, are salads. And believe me, we’ve eaten some pretty yummy – and some not-so-yummy-but-you-choke-it-down-because-you’re-hungry – salads. The trick for us has been to make sure we include protein with the salads to help… Continue reading Cookin’ on the Beach: Is it lunchtime yet?
South Beach Update – Givin’ Thanks on the Beach
Yeah, right. No way did I serve South Beach “Surprise” Mashed Potatoes at my Thanksgiving, or grilled sweet potatoes, or whole-wheat rolls or any of those oh-so-healthy and carb-light dishes. No, sirree. I made the real thing. Real mashed potatoes, ooey-gooey-marshmallowy sweet potatoes with real sugar and real butter, pumpkin pie with real whipped cream,… Continue reading South Beach Update – Givin’ Thanks on the Beach