baking

Pumpkin Muffins Made Easy! A Simple Kitchen Tip for Fall Baking

Have you ever had a muffin or cupcake stick inside the cupcake baking cups? It can be frustrating. Even spraying the tins with cooking spray and baking them without paper doesn’t always insure a clean realease.

Y’all, where have I been when everyone else was probably already using silicone baking cups? I recently had a large container of applesauce that I knew would go bad while we were gone on our trip to New England, so I decided to freeze small portions to use in baking. I found some silicone tart pans in my cupboard and it dawned on me that the applesauce would release easily from that material. I was right! After freezing them for a few hours, I was able to pop the applesauce right out and then put it into a freezer bag to store for later use. Then I found another use…

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Marriage · Traveling

Meanderings in New England

When the Lord led my husband and me to begin D and D Ministries and we began to travel, we knew it would be crucial to:

  1. Take opportunities to rest when we could
  2. Take time to occasionally travel the scenic route
  3. Pour into our own marriage.

So on this last ministry trip that lasted twelve days, we did all of the above. On the day that we traveled to King Arthur Flour Baking Company, we purchased a sandwich, along with a delicious chocolate croissant and tucked it into the cooler. We decided we’d stop along the way and enjoy it for lunch a little later. I prayed that the Lord would lead us to a special spot to do just that. Wow, did He ever guide us!

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dessert · Dinner · Traveling

New England Travels and Treats

Our fall ministry has recently taken us to New England. As you can imagine, the fall colors have been absolutely beautiful. Our journeys have take us to Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massechusetts. We’ve been quite busy with both ministry and a few days of exploring. I thought I’d share one picture from each day, and also the best thing we ate in New England.

The first day took us through Virginia – what a beautiful state, but no real color to speak of.

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Mexican Food

Southerwestern Casserole (instead of tacos!)

I’m not one of those who enjoys following the Monday meatloaf, Taco Tuesday kind of menu, but we do have Mexican frequently. When I weary of tacos, I like to make a dish of something Mexican.

I recently came across this Southerwestern Casserole that was so scrumptious! It could be served as a casserole, or even a dip, served with scooping chips. This came together quickly, and it made a LOT. As a matter of fact, I put half in the freezer before baking. The other half serve the two of us for supper and a couple lunches! If you like Mexican flavors, you will love this casserole filled with ground turkey, veggies, and beans.

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