Grafted by Grace, Growing with Purpose
When you hear "Mushroom Soup" you probably think of the over-salty, strangely gloppy stuff in a can. Homemade Mushroom Soup isn't much more work than popping open a can, but the reward for your time spent is sky high. This easy Mushroom Soup blows the doors off the canned stuff and delivers instant comfort. It's... Continue Reading →
Whoa, I know that title is a mouthful, but these yummy Christmas confections are a magical blend of part fruit cake (don't think the gross kind full of soggy nuts and chemical laden frankenfruits), part cookie and part candy-like bon bon. They are chock full of real dried fruits and citrus rinds, crunchy walnuts, and... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for a Christmas cookie that looks festive, tastes great, ships well, stays fresh and yummy for ages and oh, yeah, is quick and inexpensive to make a LOT of? Would you like to crank out 10-12 dozen gift-worthy treats in less time than it takes to do a load of laundry? They... Continue Reading →
Finally! It's officially (past) time to start crankin' the Christmas tunes, bustin' out the holiday decorations and baking, baking, baking! I'm one of those weirdos whose favorite season is winter, because faux fur throws, snow and CHRISTMAS! Christmas is my happy place, and I hit it hard. Today I whipped up a batch of my... Continue Reading →
A savory hash of potatoes, ham and cheese, cooked to a golden perfection in a waffle iron.
It's finally cooling off around here (truth be told it's literally freezing), and that means several things. Clothes and bedding are swapped out for snugglier options, my army of space heaters is stationed at their posts, and I don't have to think twice about heating the house up to do some baking! This afternoon I... Continue Reading →
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Well, last week I needed to bring something to small group and didn't really want to hit the market. On hand I had some fresh sweet potatoes, a jar of Trader Joe's roasted red peppers, and a bunch of gorgeous sage from the CSA so I thought "soup!"... Continue Reading →
A few months ago one of my favorite food bloggers, PJ Hammel of the King Arthur test kitchen's blog "Flourish", posted a recipe for homemade "Velveeta". I will admit a deep love of grilled cheese sandwiches and nacho cheese dip made with Velveeta. I will also emphatically state that I choose not to eat Velveeta... Continue Reading →
Years ago we were shopping for furniture in the mega markets in High Point, NC. Needing a lunch break we asked one of the reps where the best "meat 'n three" was. If you're not from the South, that went right over your head, didn't it? A meat 'n three is a place serving simple... Continue Reading →
An all-natural, lower sugar alternative to a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte - tastes better too!
The Wild Olive 