Ever wondered why spanish food, particularly caribbean is so tasty? Well a lot has to do with all the herbs and seasonings used in preparing the food, but there’s also a pretty hefty amount of time spent just on food prep, and finally, the freshness of the ingredients is something that should not be ignored.
What’s Cooking?
Ever since I can remember, there’s never been an important event in my life where food didn’t play a big part. I grew up surrounded by spices and herbs and the unequaled cooking of my amazing mother. I watched her cook, because I was not allowed to cook or be in the kitchen when she was cooking (she was ‘and still is’ extremely jealous of the kitchen). I did watch her cook, though and I learned to be creative when food was scarce, and I learned that you can never use enough garlic, and I learned that food is best eaten when is piping hot, right off the pot.
Homeless in Atlanta
It was just after lunch time and I headed for the kitchen at the office to make me a cup of tea. While pouring the steaming water into my cup, I noticed what looked like bags of groceries laying on the counter. I asked if we were having a party and was told that a group of my co-workers meet with their church friends from the Latter Rain congregation early on Thursdays to go walk the streets of downtown Atlanta feeding the homeless. Of course, once I found out, I wanted to get involved somehow.
Maidens & Beauty Treatments
I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Esther in the sacred scriptures. I’ve read it and researched various themes in the story that I find hold a significant message. Is funny how I can read something many times and every time, there is some new golden nugget that catches my eye and stirs my soul.
Thoughts on Worship
I was packing boxes of stuff that I had stored away in my bedroom closet when I came upon this interesting streamer I’ve had for about 7-8 years. I smiled remembering a time when banners and streamers were the rave in churches around the south (maybe even the north).
The Most Ultimate Sacrifice
[quote style=”boxed”]“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe …
BFF’s 4 Ever!
Today I am reminded that there is one who bore my guilt, shame and pain on the cross. I know it sounds like the right thing to say on “Holy Week”, but I am in all honesty thankful beyond words.
Such Is Life!
Life ain’t like books. Books got somebody writin’ ’em and tryin’ to entertain ya. Life is more like set of Legos. Unless you take care of ’em, you lose a few pieces and you end up steppin’ on ’em with bare feet. You gotta take care of your life.Laura Moncur, Merriton: 35 Minutes Away From Home, 02-29-12 Here’s all I want …
Strong & Courageous
May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth and see the lights surrounding you. May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong. May you stay forever young.” –Bob Dylan quotes (American folksinger, b.1941) Ever since I was a little girl, I have been afraid of heights. …
Is Only a Finger
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:10 (The Message) I love stories. I love to read and hear about amazing events in people’s lives and I also like to share my own stories. It is not hard …