Today’s menu for VERONICA’s Voice was:
Delicious Ham smoked by my father-in-law
Au Gratin Potatoes
Corn (with butter)
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies made by my daughter
Yum. And tonight I am thrilled that there are just enough leftovers for us.
I am extremely thankful for the kitchen appliances we put to rugged use each week. Thank you, food processor, for slicing [...]
Today’s lunch menu for VERONICA’s Voice included:
Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes
Homeade Rye Bread
Green Clover-shaped Spritz Cookies
I was also going to serve fresh apple slices, but left the apples at home. Oops.
The smell of the corned beef still lingers in our home. Delicious and comfortable.
As a continuation from my thoughts on slavery yesterday, I wanted to [...]
After watching a musical in December, my daughter and I were compelled to read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. The size of the book is a bit daunting, but I immediately became lost in the story and felt I knew the characters intimately. Many words have jumped off the page and grabbed my heart, and [...]
Today we served our last meal at the current location of VERONICA’s Voice. The meal was devoured. We served sloppy joes, corn, kettle chip, apple slices, and brownies for dessert; a good, hearty meal for these cold, snowy days. We will move into the new location next week. I’m excited about this for many reasons both physical and [...]
I thought since I was on the topic of art every day this month that I would make an effort to also share the hidden art each day.
Today I worshiped through the hidden art of service. Each Friday, my family serves a delicious meal at VERONICA’s Voice. We serve intentionally. The food is homeade and as organic [...]
Today my daughter and I served a delicious lunch to my favorite group of gals. On the menu was:
Torn Tortilla Casserole
Pot O’ Beans
Sissy Salad
Mexican Wedding Cookies
I thought the beans were not up to par, but everything else hit the spot.
One of the women shared a great story with me. Here’s the short version. About 3 [...]
Two important events occurred this past week.
On Saturday, the VERONICA’s Voice Courage to Change Walk took place. There was a good turnout for the first annual walk. As this was a learning year, I forsee each additional walk growing in awareness and size. A vigil took place after the walk in which survivors of sexual [...]
This morning the chef (me) will be preparing for these lovely ladies:
Chicken Pot Pie
Steamed Asparagus with Toasted Sesame Seeds
Spice Peaches
Sound delicious? I’m hungry already.
On another topic, I’ve been in a blogging lull and my children and husband are to blame. My kids actually enjoy having me engaged in their homeschool day. I suppose this is [...]
My focus for this month is on the Courage to Change Walk to raise awareness of the battle against prostitution, and to aid in the battle to take back these discarded women used in prostitution. These women are also God’s unique creation, just like you. They most often have been abused since childhood, never having the [...]
I may be scarce the next few days as I get caught up on life. My parents left yesterday after a lovely visit. I miss them already because they are so fun and because now my responsibilities await.
We planned our school schedule to have this week off. That helps. Now I just need to:
plan my [...]
Why, Chicken Rice Dinner. So glad you asked.
Today’s menu for my favorite ladies includes:
Chicken Rice Casserole
Garden Salad
Dinner Rolls
Potato Chip Cookies
My favorite is the cookies. They are similar to pecan sandies, but with a different texture and subtle flavor boost. They are quite delicious. I got the recipe from my husband’s grandmother who still makes them regularly. [...]
If you have followed my blog for the last couple months, you may see an underlying theme of change, of rest and renewal. I have been seeking God’s plan. I can feel a change in progress, but I do not know the destination. Now He says rest, yet I still allow myself to get unsettled.
Yesterday [...]
Today’s lunch menu was:
Spaghetti with meat sauce
Cucumber and tomatoes in that yummy cream sauce
Delicious bread sticks from our favorite place, You Say Tomato
Ghirardelli brownies sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar
This will be the first meal in which we did not make everything from scratch. And guess what, it all turned out okay.
When we started serving back in November [...]
Since our family began serving lunch at VERONICA’s Voice, I have met so many women. Each week the Lord has given me a Bible verse to set at each place setting. On the flip side, I write their names. I am continually astounded at the stories about how the verses are applying to specific situations [...]
I sat the kids down today and explained to them how I’m feeling overwhelmed. I also broke the news to them that they would have to eat PROCESSED FOOD this week. The only meal I’m officially cooking is for my favorite ladies at VERONICA’s Voice. They handled the news quite well, but lovingly told me [...]
