Rhubarb Cake with Whipped Cream

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

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

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

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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