Baked Huli Huli Chicken
Chicken · Dinner

Baked Huli Huli Chicken

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Is there anything so delectable as a chicken thigh cooked so that the skin is crispy? Oh, yum! I recently came across a recipe on Cooktop Cove for a delicious chicken dish using thighs that are smothered in a marinade and baked, then topped with pineapple slices. I tried this last week for the first time (on company! Par for the course!). The thighs were tender and juicy and the skin was a little crispy and delightful!

I liked the recipe because the sauce made plenty to use as a marinade and there was also still plenty for brushing on while it was cooking, and some to serve with the chicken at the table.

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Clean the Outdoor Spaces With Me!
spring cleaning

Clean the Outdoor Spaces With Me!

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A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10:5
If we are diligent in getting our home cleaned, it will add to the  peace and rest, and what a treasure that is!

When our girls were young, they knew that after their chores were done, they could go outside and play. That’s kind of what this post is going to allow us to do! Since we’ve finished the inside of the house, we’re going to open the door and step outside. It’s important because it’s what you see first when you step towards your door. 

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Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies
Cookies · Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies

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I enjoy getting stretched in my cooking and baking skills. When more and more people have food allergies, it can be a challenge to have snacks or meals in which everyone can partake. Several people in my small group Bible study have a gluten intolerance, so I’ve been challenged to find recipes they can enjoy.

While on vacation I stumbled across a cookbook called, Skinny Southern Baking, by Laura Lyn Carter.

From breads to cakes, this book has it all. The thing that attracted me to her recipes was that there is no strange ingredients like xanthan gum. Of course you use gluten-free flours, but that’s the only extra ingredient needed, for the most part.

I tried my first recipe a couple weeks ago and got rave reviews from not only the gluten-free snackers, but also from others who wanted to try them!

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Where in the World? North Carolina & Georgia!
Life · ministry · The Scenic Route

Where in the World? North Carolina & Georgia!

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My husband used to say that his family moved so much that every time a U-Haul truck passed by, their furniture rattled! Well, we’re not moving, but recently we have traveled so much that I believe I could say

When the garage door opens, our suitcases rattle!

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Clean the Storage Spaces with Me!
Cleaning · Uncategorized

Clean the Storage Spaces with Me!

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A real estate broker asked a young woman if she was thinking about buying a house. 

“Why would I need a house?” she answered. “I was born in a hospital, educated in a college, courted in a car, married in a church. I eat my meals in restaurants and spend my evening in the movies. When I die, I’ll be buried from a mortuary. I don’t need a house; all I need is a garage.” 

To that I would answer – Oh, but a home is a haven from this world where we foster love for God and people. It’s where we are nourished, rested and strengthened to go back into the world. All that is made easier and more welcoming in a home that is clean and organized. 

This is episode five in our Clean with Me series. We’ve hit most all the main rooms of the house – the bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen. How’s it going for you? Remember, we’re not out for perfection, but progress! Keep at it, and little by little you will get there! 

There are still two areas that need our attention. The one we’ll address today is our storage spaces. That could mean closets or attics or any other place that might be “hidden” from view, but has gotten crowded or out of control! 

Let’s discuss three things:

  1. Easy Tips to organize a closet  
  1. My favorite tools to help calm the clutter in storage areas 
  1. How to KEEP it clean! 

The starting point for your hidden spaces is to snap a picture of it exactly as it is. It’s embarrassing how bad some of my storage spaces had gotten! But I’m equally happy about the end result! 

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