Rhubarb Cake with Whipped Cream

By Becky | May 24, 2012
A glass measuring cup filled with water sits on a light marble countertop next to a wooden spoon and a silicone spatula with a wooden handle, ready for baking. Partially visible is an open bag of flour in the upper left, essential for crafting that perfect rhubarb cake.

As a child I remember picking stalks of rhubarb from my mom’s garden, snapping off the massive leaves, and heading to the house to rinse off the dirt. My mom would pour sugar into a small paper cup. I’d head outside to savor my treat. Okay, in kid terms it was a treat, raw rhubarb…

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Just Jesus at Easter

By Becky | March 28, 2012
Close-up of a light brown lop-eared rabbit sitting on green grass, looking directly at the camera with its ears flopping down like a gentle halo.

According to a Barna Study, two out of three Americans recognize Easter as a religious holiday, and less than half, 42 percent, connect Easter with the resurrection of Christ. Easter is decidedly more than chocolate eggs and a bunny. It’s all about Jesus and His everlasting gift for all who call on His name. Everyone who…

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Comfort Food for a Cold Winter Night

By Becky | January 7, 2012
A person wearing a gray knit hat and black gloves blows snow from their cupped hands, capturing the essence of winter. They stand outdoors with snowy trees blurred in the background, embodying a serene seasonal moment.

In Minnesota, it’s usually cold in January, very cold. This year has been the exception. Even with the warmer than usual weather, comfort foods are still at the top of the menu lists. Pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy, wild rice soup, and hearty spaghetti with Italian meat sauce are family requests on cold…

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Leaf Piles and Apple Crisp

By Becky | October 15, 2011
A plate with apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A spoon rests on the plate, and a floral-patterned tablecloth is underneath.

Fall Fun for the Family Recently I spent the morning with a group of three-year-olds. We had a fun discussion about the changing seasons. When asked about their favorite things to do this time of year the most popular answers were, “Jumping in piles of leaves! Going to the pumpkin patch! Picking apples!” I had…

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