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Family Camp: Grandma Annie Cookies
I'm at Family Camp in Idaho this week. The food here is always fantabulous, so today's recipe features a camp favorite previously posted here on Gravel Road. These cookies were the brainchild of Mary Anne Walker, known as Grandma Annie to her grandchildren, my husband...
Top Ten Reasons I Love July
July is a hot and sticky month in Iowa. Even so, it's one of my favorite months. Here are 10 reasons why. 10. I save so much time in July not having to dress in layers, pull on boots or coats, or hunt for gloves before going outside. 9. Fourth of July celebrations...
Weary and Heavy-Laden
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29–29 Rarely have I felt as weary and heavy-laden as I feel today....
Peanut Lemon Stir Fry for a Fantastic Fourth
Tis the season for grilling and stir fry. We'll be eating this delicious meal over the fantastic Fourth of July season. What about you? Last week and this week, our CSA share has included one of my favorite summer treats – sugar snap peas. Often, I stir fry them solo...
Cold, Spicy Noodle Salad
This recipe comes from my dear sister. She sent the recipe a few months ago because it was tasty and non-dairy. This one meets both requirements, and because it's a cold dish, makes a delicious summer meal. I adjusted the recipe a bit, using radishes and sugar snap...
The Fun with Dick and Jane Never Ends
For years now, you've heard progress reports about my wannabe mystery novel featuring Jane was moving at a slow crawl, not progressing at all, or temporarily shelved because of other book commitments. But today–and this really should be accompanied by young men in...