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I’m sure I looked like such a newbie, but I couldn’t help myself. We were on our way to California to visit my husband’s sister. We arrived at the airport early, passed through security, and still had a good two hours till our early morning flight. “Do you want to wait in the Admirals lounge?”

My heart is to teach the next generation the basics of cooking and maintaining a home.  My motto is- If I can do it, you can too! This past summer, while home from college, my oldest son was determined to learn how to make chaya (Indian tea). Starbucks chai tea just wasn’t hitting the spot

What I love about South Indian cooking is that left overs don’t taste like leftovers. In fact, the flavor of the dish is often better the next day…and this dish, fish molee, is no exception.  I didn’t grow up eating fish molee, but once I tried it, I was hooked…and thankfully, my friend Shyni Ann

It’s that time of year again. Time to be grateful…and time to make a gratitude list. Believe it or not, for the first half of my life, making a gratitude list wasn’t so easy. It didn’t matter how many blessings I had, all I could focus on is was what I did NOT have. It

For years, I had a friend tell me “Look, just because you’re skinny, doesn’t mean you’re healthy.” And you know what? My friend was right. I barely exercised and my diet needed some major tweaking. I could fool a lot of people, but I couldn’t fool my friend. This friend knew me well, knew my

We were celebrating my husband’s parents 50th wedding anniversary, when my oldest son asked the million dollar question. “So, over the past 50 years, what has been your favorite season of life?” Without hesitation, mom answered, “Right now!” Really? I was expecting to hear, “When the kids were small” or “When those adorable little grandkids

Over a decade ago, my friend organized a “bone marrow donor” drive to help save her friend’s little boy. He had been diagnosed with cancer, and was in need of a bone marrow transplant. They needed to find a “match” for him. My friend was informed the chances of finding a match might be higher

Over the past year, we have had major appliance after major appliance break down in our home (see devotion from Feb 1). Our kitchen vent hood, refrigerator, microwave, and even our garage door – all needed to be replaced or repaired!  With the passing of each appliance (and the huge purchase of a new one)

He initiated the conversation, and he was beyond transparent. Without my husband or I even asking, our friend told us everything…and it wasn’t pretty. My stomach was in knots.  As he went through the details, all I could think of is, how does someone get themselves into this kind of situation?  2 Samuel 11:1 came

In Titus 2:5, Paul encourages older women (that’s me ) to teach younger women (that might be you) how to ‘stay busy’ or as some translations put it, ‘maintain a home’…and girls, part of maintaining a home might involve a little cooking.  So, if you’re in need of a South Indian dinner idea, and you