Everyday Cooking 101: Comparison of Cookware
This post is inspired by my youngest sister, Jessica. She just got married in December and I was reminded of what it was like to be a newlywed and know nothing about cooking. When blogging, I often...
View ArticleMy guest post at “Or So She Says” Blog
I am super excited to share that I am guest posting today at http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/. It is a great blog for women all about women stuff. Check it out and I think you will enjoy the great...
View ArticleFrom Mess to Success: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Balls
This post doesn’t include a recipe, but I hope it encourages you that with a little creativity what starts out as a cooking mess can turn into a cooking success. This story began a couple of weeks...
View ArticleHearty Irish Breads
Happy St. Patty’s Day! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day I thought I would repost the delicious bread recipes we enjoyed while in Ireland. Don’t forget to wear green today! I know I have mentioned this in...
View ArticleJoyful Living
I truly believe that each one of us have certain gifts and abilities given by God for our good and his Glory. Everything is from God and if we choose to do what He has gifted us to do and do it as unto...
View ArticleWelcome! See what’s new at The Joy of Everyday Cooking!
Welcome to my new website! I am so grateful you stopped by. This site is dear to my heart and would not have been possible without the talented and awesome graphic designer/web builder, Missy Brex. It...
View ArticleCan purpose be found in passion?
“Find your passion and you’ll find your purpose.” I have heard these words of wisdom many times over the past several years. They are meant to inspire and motivate. But for me, they felt heavy and...
View ArticleMy Everyday Tips for Weight Management Series: My Story
The chubby, pig-tailed girl in this picture is yours truly. Back in the 80s and early 90s most kids didn’t have a weight problem. I was one of the few who did. I grew up in a loving, supportive home...
View ArticleMy Everyday Tips for Weight Management Part 2: It Starts with Why
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you were willing to do whatever it took (excluding illegal activity) to get it? Your why was so compelling that the how was not as important. For me, it is...
View ArticleMy Everyday Tips for Weight Management Part 3: Know Yourself
I feel like I am constantly discovering more about who I am. Over the years, I have taken several personality and career tests hoping they would reveal what I had not been able to figure out about...
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