by Jennifer | Feb 5, 2018 | Cooking
By Nicole Thorpe: Jennifer’s daughter I told you last year how much I love Valentine’s Day, and it’s still true. This year I’m having a Galentine’s Day Party (for some gals, on February 13th). I’m making a couple different treats and thought I would share this...
by Jennifer | Jan 29, 2018 | Faith, Family
I ran across this recording last week. It is my family, me, husband, sons, daughters, and sons-in-law, singing at my mother-in-law’s funeral three years ago. My husband is the first tenor soloist and my son–17-years old at the time–is the baritone...
by Jennifer | Jan 22, 2018 | Cooking
I jumped on the bandwagon and asked for an Instant Pot for Christmas. Santa was good to me and I got one, but I hadn’t tried it since I got it. I haven’t been especially nervous about cooking with an Instant Pot, but my husband and I go out to eat a lot and I just...
by Jennifer | Jan 15, 2018 | Family, Quilting Bee
By Juliet Sanders, Jennifer’s sister I have this cute stroller that my kids haven’t played with for years. I found it a few weeks ago and decided I could use it for the toddlers group I work with at my church. However, it has a stain right on the part where the...
by Jennifer | Jan 8, 2018 | Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s father My father loved the deer hunt. It wasn’t just the hunt, but the social activities that went along with it. It usually turned into a big male family outing. It included my father’s brothers, brothers-in-law,...
by Jennifer | Jan 1, 2018 | Cooking, Family
Happy New Year, everybody! I am so excited for the new year and all the promise of wonderful things! On my own personal New Year’s Resolution List: Deepen my trust in God, strengthen my cherished relationships, and always choose love. And lose 5 pounds. What are...
by Jennifer | Dec 4, 2017 | Cooking, Family
By Nicole Thorpe This chicken is a standby for all my Mexican cuisine. It freezes, so a double batch is not a bad idea. I do tacos, quesadillas, tortilla soup, enchiladas, chimichangas, and taquitos with this chicken. It would also be super tasty in a taco salad. Plus...
by Jennifer | Nov 21, 2017 | Cooking, Family
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. I hope you have a wonderful-gute day filled with food, family, laughter, and love. One thing we try to do in our family on Thanksgiving is to recount our many blessings and remember those who went before us and made it possible for us to...
by Jennifer | Nov 13, 2017 | Amish, Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s father In the 1930s and 40s farm tractors were available but most of the small farmers could not afford one. Some farmers would cooperate in the purchase of one and then share it. Because of scarcity of motorized equipment many...
by Jennifer | Nov 6, 2017 | Cooking
By Nicole Thorpe. Immediate disclaimer- this recipe makes a double batch, because it’s necessary to have copious amounts of these on hand. My family of 5 makes quick work of them, and leftovers are scarce. I love fall; it’s my favorite season. I love the colors and...
