Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops

By Becky | June 11, 2014
Two thick steaks and juicy pork chops sizzle over an open flame, their surfaces perfectly charred. One cut is being carefully adjusted by metal tongs, with enticing flames dancing in the background.

Pork chops on the grill is a favorite of the Danielson! This recipe calls for a cider brine to tenderize and retain moisture in the meat and brown sugar for sweetness. Try Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops for Father’s Day! xo Becky Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops 3 C apple cider or…

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Like Father, Like Son

By Becky | June 12, 2013
A father is surfing on a wave with his child perched on his shoulders. Both don swim shorts under the bright blue ocean and clear sky. In the background, another person enjoys the water's embrace.

Today’s post is a Father’s Day gift! Pete Larson is the Executive Director of Family Fest Ministries and also a wise husband and father. Scott and I have attended his Marriage Booster Retreats and been incredibly blessed! As a friend, I asked him to write a Father’s Day message. Pete’s words will encourage, inspire, and…

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JUNE… All About Dads

By Becky | June 5, 2013
A child in a yellow jacket and gray leggings stands between their dad's legs. The dad wears tan boots, and the child wears dark shoes. They are standing on a dirt path near a body of water, surrounded by trees.

June is a great time to recognize the wonderful men in our lives; husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and others who enrich, help or just make us laugh. Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate these wonderful guys. This month, it’s all about the men! A number of years ago, a friend sent me a cute…

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The Father's Day Tree

By Becky | June 15, 2012
Sunlight shines through vibrant red and orange maple leaves, creating a warm and colorful autumn scene reminiscent of Father's Day memories, with a soft, blurred background.

My favorite symbol of Father’s Day is the maple tree in my family’s backyard. It reminds me of my dad because it was planted in his memory. Everyone told me to be prepared for “firsts”: the first Easter, birthday, Christmas after my dad passed away following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, cancer of the…

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