Friday, June 12, 2026

Roses remind me of...

 My momma loves yellow roses and they always remind me of her. She also loves the song "My Favorite Things" from the movie, "The Sound of Music." 

My bonus momma, Mary, has lots of roses at her house. Lots of em remind me of her.  

I love wildflowers and was surprised to see the shape of the white wild rose petal was a heart! 

  God is so creative and I'm blessed to be able to see these beautiful creations and share pictures of 'em with all y'all!  Hugs!







Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Fish Tacos

 Fish Tacos 1-12-25 serves 4

12 corn or flour tortillas, heated

Lettuce – shredded

Cheese – shredded

Lime juice

6 tilapia filets – thawed

  FISH TACO SAUCE:

1/8 t. garlic powder

¼ dried jalapeno, powdered

1 T.  14 g. mayonnaise

5 T.  75 g. sour cream

   Dredging Liquid: 2 T. milk in bowl or on a plate

   Dredging Flour:

½ c. flour

1 ½ t. chili powder

½ t. salt

½ t. pepper

Heat up air fryer to 400 degrees.

Dip the fish in milk, then flour mix, and then again in milk and flour mix. Put on a plate.

Air fry 8 minutes.

While cooking, spread sauce on tortillas, and ½ of a fish on each tortilla with lettuce, cheese. Drizzle with lime juice.

Fish Taco Sauce is good as a dip for veggies or chips.

Monday, June 8, 2026

I Testify!

 In my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have the equivalent of open-mic the first Sunday of each month.  Anyone is welcome to come and share their thoughts, preferably focused on the Savior :)

I've lived in lots of places (ID, TX,  FL, OK, LA, ND, AL, MS, CA, GA, UT, UT, and UT) and have picked up unique ways of pronouncing my words.  When I'm uncomfortable, my words become more of a drawl.  I knew that, but I was surprised for my boys to say that I was also using Sign Language :) Too fun!  I'm so blessed to have lived in so many places and met so many amazing folks!   Our world is amazing and I'm so thankful to be on this journey!  

I was reminded this weekend that the purpose of life isn't to get everything done, but to enjoy each step along the way and live a life filled with love!

Try to take time today (even 30 seconds) to slow down and see the beauty around you!

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Zeke's Noodle Stroodle

 ZEKE'S NOODLE STROODLE 1-16-25

In a pan, mix all the following…  Cook until beef is cooked through.

1 lb. ground pork or beef

2 c. homemade chicken broth

½ small can mushrooms, minced

2 T + ¾ t. dried onion, minced

1 ½ t. chicken bouillon

1 t. garlic salt

½ t. rosemary

½ t. basil

¼ t. black pepper

¼ t. marjoram

1/8 t. crushed red pepper

1/16 t. thyme

6 oz. tomato paste

¼ c. powdered milk

     In a separate container, mix well then add to above mixture.

2 T.  cornstarch

¼ c. milk

Continue to stir over medium heat until thickened. 

Stir in 1 ½ c. shredded cheese and mix to combine.

Stir in 12 oz. pasta, cooked and drained.

STORY - When my kids were little, they didn't wanna eat Lasagna.  My momma suggested I just use different shaped noodles and call it something different.  "Noodle Stroodle" was invented and the kids loved it!   They like lasagna now too and I love my Crockpot Lasagna Recipe that cooks in 4 hours on low!