Classic Chicken Flavors

Serious Eats Grilling: Chicken Involtini with Prosciutto and Basil

All the classic flavors are here—tomato sauce, cheese, chicken—

but done in a more sophisticated way....

Serious Eat Grilling: Beer Marinated Chicken Tacos

The recipe called for a 2 to 4 hour marinade, but I pushed it further to overnight,

 and the chicken really picked up the deep flavor of the beer. The marinade also

caramelized over the high heat, forming a crisp crust...

The Professional Palate - The Art of Eating Well
Rosemary Poached Chicken and Pecan Salad

Is There A Science To Good Chicken Salad?

Baking is a science. Chicken salad is not.

Let me explain. I don't find good chicken salad to be dictated by a set of weights and measures. There is room for improvisation and customization. That said, there are still some general rules that must be followed if you want to please the chicken salad tasters at my house....

Beat the Heat Coolers and Slushy's

Bless Her Heart: Blackberry Ginger Cooler

Blackberry Ginger Coolers are a refreshingly

tasty way to beat the summer heat.

Notebook.com: 5 Easy Healthy Slush Drinks

Next time you feel like a store bought slush or cola, make one of these instead.

Chow: Wine Cocktails

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Featured here is a red-wine sangría with all of the classic flavors to recipes for making a  light and peachy sangría that’s slightly frizzante! 

Ecclesiastes

 Love Always Shines Through...

 

There is an appointed time for everything.

And there is a time for every event under heaven ~

A time to give birth, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted.

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to tear down, and a time to build up.

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing.

A time to search, and a time to give up as lost;

A time to keep, and a time to throw away.

A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together;

A time to be silent, and a time to speak.

A time to love, and a time to hate;

A time for war, and a time for peace . . .

Ecclesiastes - Tim Hughes

This song is from Tim Hughes's album, "Love Shine Through."

 His Love does shine through even the darkest of places.

Nancy writes . . .

Because of a foreclosure and a move to a much smaller home,

I'm having to let go of things I once thought important.

 I hope to gain what is truly important, a closer walk with my Heavenly Father.

While I'm letting go of possessions with one hand,

the other hand is being held by Jesus.

Together, we dance.

Flush Away All Those Little Nasties

Health Benefits of Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar

What Are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey?

Well, our bodies are prone to a build-up of acid crystals; the fantastic benefits of these ingredients include its ability to flush all those little nasties out of our systems.

 

*Anti-viral agents
*Anti-fungal agents
*Anti-bacterial agents

Personal comment:

For several months,  I've been having problem with aches and pains in my shoulder and neck.  Nothing was working.   Frustrated, on Monday, I decide to go to the Lord in prayer about this and the Holy Spirit showed me several verses in the book of Proverbs that spoke about the benefits of honey and the benefits of vinegar. 

One website suggested drinking 2 tsp of each mixed with a glass of water, taken twice a day. 

Not only did this drink taste great but within 24 hours I was feeling fine! 

To learn more, please check out either link above or below:

The Wonder "Drug" of Yesterday and Today: Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey

P.S. I don't know if this  natural remedy of Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar can help people in Europe dealing with this horrid E-coli bacterial outbreak or not but it certainly can't hurt.

Mom, I'm bored...

Nature Walk Bracelet

Let your child save outdoor treasures

and craft a fashionable bracelet at the

same time with this easy-to-make accessory

Martha's Crafts for Kids

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Let your children create one-of-a-kind accessories with these easy craft ideas.

Love this!

Martha Stewart: Kid's Party Crafts

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This chic party pin is easy and fun for kids to make.

BHG: Fun Backyard Game Ideas

 

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You remember these classic games, but you probably haven't played them for years.

See if you can find your favorites, offered here with variations to make them more fun

-- and secretly healthy -- for you and your kids

Summer Kebabs

Scallop Orange and Cucumber Kebabs

Both wooden and metal skewers are great for kebabs.

Wooden skewers need to be soaked in water for 30 minutes before use.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Chili paste and fish sauce give these shrimp a Thai-inspired flavor.

Pacific Pork Kebabs with Pinneapple Rice

 

 

Martha Stewart: Kebab Recipes

 

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We love grilling kebabs for their ease and versatility. The different ingredient combinations offer loads of tasty possibilities, which is especially helpful when feeding a crowd.

BHG: Best Healthy Kabob Recipes

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Heat up the grill for a simple backyard pleasure.

These meat-, veggie-, and fruit-skewered kabobs will help you welcome the season in healthy fashion

Sunrise, Sunset

From dawn to dusk . . .

Sunrise, Sunset

 (Men)

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly flow the days

Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers

Blossoming even as we gaze

(Women)

Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

(Tevye)

What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?

(Golde)

Now they must learn from one another

Day by day

(Perchik)

They look so natural together

 

(Hodel)

Just like two newlyweds should be

 

(Perchik & Hodel)

Is there a canopy in store for me?

(All)

Sunrise, sunset

Sunrise, sunset

Swiftly fly the years

One season following another

Laden with happiness and tears

Fiddler on the Roof

Take Away Points To Consider

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather,
 always bring your own sunshine.
~Anthony J. D'Angelo




A smile is the light in the window of your face
that tells people you're at home.
~Author Unknown

The Lord does not shine upon us,

except when we take his Word as our light.

 John Calvin

There are two ways of spreading light;

to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

Edith Newbold Wharton


The stars are the street lights of eternity.
 ~Author Unknown

 

Photographs: Cubagallery