One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. (Proverbs 27:7) That was me that day long ago. I was far from starving to death and certainly not about to waste away from malnourishment, but I was hungry. I'd been shopping in one of the largest malls in … Continue reading Sushi Salvation
Food
A Recipe for Disaster
I had the most delicious homemade hummus the other day. It was the right texture, not too creamy, but not grainy. Garlicky and salty. I'm licking my lips just thinking about it. I wish I could say that it was homemade by me, but it wasn't. A half-Lebanese girl made it. The sad part is … Continue reading A Recipe for Disaster
Breakfast of Champions
They called her Wheaties. When she served in volleyball, the ball would rocket past the opponents' court. Her volleyball coaches told her, "Control the power!" When she played tennis, she would fire the bright yellow sphere onto the asphalt behind the white line that marked "in." "Placement over power!" the tennis teacher would say with … Continue reading Breakfast of Champions
Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Nope, it's not about winter, fall, summer, or spring. What? How is this possible? A seasonal thought that is not about a season? Because I'm talking about the best season...ing. Salt! Now, if you know anything about salt, you know that it is a preservative. Growing up in the church and going to the Christian … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
This Little Girl is Not Made of Sugar
Going to the doctor is a bit unnerving, no matter for what reason you go. I'm usually driving home later in the deep mists of introspection. After a recent visit, I compared/contrasted my conversation with the doctor and certain conversations I've had with the Great Physician. My doctor gave me a list of things I … Continue reading This Little Girl is Not Made of Sugar
Picky, Picky, Picky…Or Not.
Dinner this evening consisted of delicious pancakes and fantastic maple syrup. Believe it or not, that statement could not be more relevant to this post. Last weekend I tent camped in Door County, WI. One of the mornings, breakfast ended up being pancakes and syrup. I was not impressed. I don't like "pancakes." Or "syrup." … Continue reading Picky, Picky, Picky…Or Not.
Fruit from the Olive Tree 