We recently threw a luncheon at our church to honor all the volunteers who work so hard each week. We chose the theme “Under Construction” since this is true of all of us. We are always a “work in progress” and, hopefully, we are always striving to become better and better in all areas of […]
July Magic of the Month – Summer Canning
When we first moved to Indiana, my mom loved canning the vegetables she’d grown in her garden. Sadly, I usually turned down her request to help as somehow I thought there were more exciting things to do with my summer days. Dawn, however, grew up canning and is quite the expert. She, along with some […]
May Magic of the Month – Five Fabulous Sandwiches
When we’re hungry, sometimes nothing satisfies like a yummy sandwich. Sandwiches can come in an endless variation of size, shape and taste. We’ve included some of our favorites for this month’s feature. Enjoy! REUBEN SANDWICH This is my husband’s all time favorite sandwich. This recipe is for one sandwich and, of course, the ingredients can […]
Mother’s Day Lunch
Our Mother’s Day lunch includes an entree called “Raspberry Chicken Salad” that is always popular at women’s parties. Not only is it delicious, but it is very pretty. We paired the chicken salad with a spring mix salad tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette. A nut bread tea sandwich finishes this lovely plate. The sandwich is […]
Easter Children’s Buffet
This Easter, our kids are treated to flower-shaped sandwiches filled with egg salad, bunny-shaped ham and cheese sandwiches, a veggie tray that looks like a carrot, fruit and peep skewers; and “peep” deviled eggs. EGG SALAD SANDWICHES 10 hard boiled eggs, peeled (peeling them while they are still hot makes the shells easier to remove) and […]
November Magic of the Month – Soups to Warm the Heart!
We are right in the middle of my favorite season – autumn! All the leaves have pretty much fallen on the ground and winter feels very near. As I write this, there is a fresh coat of snow on the ground. It looks like it may be another rough winter. However, I’m one of those […]
August Magic of the Month – Summer Entertaining!
It’s so hard to believe that summer is already winding down – but it’s true! In an effort to hold on as long as possible, we invited some friends over for dinner the other night. The table was decorated with red and white checked napkins, jars filled with wildflowers and some fun ants to keep […]
July Magic of the Month – Six Summer Fixin’s
This month, we thought we’d share some side dish recipes, all of which can be enjoyed at a barbecue, picnic or simply dinner on the porch on a warm, summer night. DAWN’S SUMMER SALAD 1 box twisted pasta, cooked and drained 1 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced in half moon shapes 2 tomatoes, […]
June Magic of the Month – Seven BBQ Rubs
June’s Magic of the Month is just in time for summer. As we entertain our family and friends, grilling is often the top choice for cooking. And nothing kicks up the flavor like a rub! A rub is an easy way to add incredible taste by simply mixing a variety of seasonings and spices and […]
April Magic of the Month – Seven Summer Salads
April’s “Magic of the Month” features Seven Summer Salads. It’s not too early to start thinking about summer entertaining. Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived we are all anxious to spend time outdoors. 1. Blueberry Bibb Salad On a stack of bibb lettuce leaves, sprinkle with fresh blueberries and walnuts. Drizzle the plate with […]