25.7.18 “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 This year I am less worried about getting into physical shape than I am getting into spiritual shape. While it’s true, being physically fit isContinue reading “Spiritually Fit”
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Lasagna
Lasagna, lasagna, lasagna. We all need a good Lasagna recipe in our lives. But even more, we need a sweet, kind and fun Italian friend. I have both! (Hint: if you find an awesome Italian friend, the Lasagna will follow.) The first time I had this recipe was when my friend, Anthea, made it toContinue reading “Lasagna”
Shine a Light on Slavery Day – Feb 25, 2021
In 1525-1866, a period of 341yrs, it is estimated that there were 12.5 million slaves ripped from their homeland, Africa, and shipped out like cargo to the Americas. That is a heartbreaking figure and an embarrassing fact; a fact that has not left our current generation untouched. It is a wound that many people areContinue reading “Shine a Light on Slavery Day – Feb 25, 2021”
Mushroom Risotto
Who doesn’t like a creamy bowl of Risotto? I like to think of Risotto as fancy comfort food. It has the comfort levels of Mac-n-cheese, with the flavors of a gourmet meal. But, as much as I love it. It took me years to getting around to making it. And once I did get aroundContinue reading “Mushroom Risotto”
Papa’s Pancakes
Saturday’s, Christmas mornings, birthday breakfasts in bed, those were the occasions that my Papa would get up early and make pancakes for us. I have some of the sweetest memories of waking up to the smell of pancakes, or waiting eagerly for pancakes in bed on my birthday or Christmas morning. I believe my dadContinue reading “Papa’s Pancakes”
Isolation Contemplations
Well, what a week! Things can change so quickly it’s incredible! One day you wake up, brush your teeth, drink your coffee and assume that it’s going to be a very normal day then, boom! Everything changes. All your plans are thrown out the window. I know, your already thinking, “what did COVID do thisContinue reading “Isolation Contemplations”
Bagels
“Give us this day our daily bagels…” pretty sure thats how the verse went. No? Anyways, when I first moved to Estonia, I had a hard time finding bagels. And the thing is… I quite like them. So, I had to learn to make them. Now, disclaimer, if you want to make the “real deal”,Continue reading “Bagels”
My 2020 Christmas
Lockdowns + restrictions +3 days off = no home, no family, and no Christmas. At least so I thought… Around the end of November I started hearing Christmas music in the stores, seeing all the decor, and performing Nutcracker: all the signs of Christmas- but it just didn’t feel the same and I didn’t likeContinue reading “My 2020 Christmas”
Fool proof – Purée Curry Soup
The last couple weeks in Tallinn have been absolutely gorgeous! The snow hasn’t stopped floating down for quite a while now, and it has left me feeling like I am (not to sound cheesy, but..) literally in a winter wonderland. Since this beautiful change of scenery I have had this desire to be outside allContinue reading “Fool proof – Purée Curry Soup”
A Habit of Hypocrisy
days in.10.20 Recently I came across a verse in the Bible. It says, “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.” – 1 Peter 2:1 I generally think of myself as an honest person. I do my best to always speak the truth in a loving way.Continue reading “A Habit of Hypocrisy”
Soul Food 