Oregon has hundreds of great camping spots that usually fill up before the weather is even sunny again. So here is the inside scoop on where to camp and how early you should plan ahead… They do not like to share the secrets here. I would have really appreciated a guide like this when we … Continue reading Gone Camping
Pizza is such an easy meal for the nights when you don't feel like cooking but want to have a home cooked meal. A very sad thing happened where I thought I already uploaded this recipe so I deleted all of the pictures for it. If I make this again soon I will upload them … Continue reading Shrimp Parmesan Pizza
Every year for Breck's birthday he requests Shepherd's Pie. He said this year was the best one yet so I thought I would share the recipe with you… Also, I named this one for my guy. I make this in a cast iron skillet and everything is made in the skillet except the mashed potatoes. … Continue reading Breck’s (Shepherd) Pie
This past week I was feeling like God was telling me to do something and I didn't want to because I wasn't positive if it was really from Him. I also didn't want to look stupid… Which if you are living your life not to look stupid you are not living a good life. Anyways, … Continue reading He Stands in the Gap
Birthdays only come once a year so when Breck asked for this for his birthday, he got it! I was a little nervous making this because I have always heard cheesecake is a huge feat. I mixed two recipes together to make this and it was so creamy and easy! Graham Cracker Crust 2 cups … Continue reading Blackberry Cheesecake
I've been doing a bible study that has you find the idols that you might have in your heart. One of my idols that I thought I had was fear. Fear of not knowing what might happen, the ones I love might get hurt, and just not being able to control things. Well today in … Continue reading Fear vs. Adventure
Each day has a color, a smell. Something that reminds you of that adventure. It takes you back to a happy time. Do you remember in Alice and Wonderland when she plays croquet or "flamiquet" in the Queen of Hearts' rose garden? The International Rose Test Garden in Portland is essentially the same place except … Continue reading Roses, and fragrances, and colors, oh my!
This is my go to meal when I know I don't have very much time that day but still need a home cooked meal. I just throw this in the crockpot before work and have a wonderful meal waiting for me when I get home! Plus this makes enough for four people so we have … Continue reading Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
This past week Breck and I flew out to Kentucky to visit his family. When it was time to say goodbye, as always, I started to cry. I later told Breck, "I don't know why I always cry. I know that it's coming but I still cry." which made Breck say to me, "We have … Continue reading Impatient Like A Firecracker
I thought of this recipe on my drive home from work because I had a bunch of these ingredients in my fridge. They were in bulk because Costco and were about to meet the expiration date, so I needed to think fast. It tasted really good if I do say so myself. 😉 Plus, Breck … Continue reading Stuffed Pesto Chicken
