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We gather around our supper table daily to share with family. Not only do we enjoy the hugs and laughter, but it gives us an opportunity to share our journey with each other so that we can strengthen and encourage one another.

We have created this blog in hopes that our struggles, and sometimes revelations, can help you. We know that life can be difficult, but it is only through Him that we “live, and move, and have our being . . .” as stated in Acts 17:28. He hasn’t taken our struggle from us, but He has given us purpose in our struggles that we may help each other. We appreciate feedback and prayer requests.

In Matthew 11:28-30 it reminds us to, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Around the Supper Table #54 – Sojourner

Sojourner

Dear Fellow Sojourner, I start that way, because all I trust about you is that you are a seeker of truth.  I wish I could sit across from you and hear your life story, laugh at your humorous experiences, and…..

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Corn and Okra Maque Choux

Corn and Okra Maque Choux
This recipe was discovered in a magazine several years ago when our garden produced an abundance of okra.  The family liked it so well that it has become a traditional side dish.  The word Maque Choux comes from Cajun cuisine meaning..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #53 – Barking up the Broken Tree

The other day, I had the privilege of working with Bekah in the garden. We were weeding the blackberries and picking the first few ripe berries. Bekah said, “I hope we have a good crop, because I like fruit waaay..... Read More

Nana’s Marinara

We grow our herbs in half barrels, and they have definitely been prolific this year.  In order to use some of them, Nana experimented with a new way to make fresh marinara.  It is not like the recipe she usually..... Read More

Spinach Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

God blessed us with an abundance of spaghetti squash last summer, and we were able to preserve the extra in our cellar.  We grew tired of eating it the same way, so Aunt Alisa found a new way to cook..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #52 – Weeds

Wow! That’s a lot of weeds! And there is nothing I hate more than fighting weeds. You might ask, “Well, then why are you a farmer?” And I’d reply, “Aren’t we all?” You see, I’m willing to bet that there..... Read More

Chalupas for a Crowd

Print This recipe has been in our small community for years, but we aren’t sure where it started.  Each local cook has their own variation when serving their family.  Nana wanted to share some of her variations.  She doesn’t always add..... Read More

Creamed Carrots and Peas

Print Besides spinach, we tried English peas in our garden this spring. It was fun to taste test in the garden to determine if they were ready to pick. Come to find out, there is a point when they are..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #51 – Pess-Optimist

Pess-Optimist
Dear friends, I say friends, because it is only people like me that would like my thoughts.  My son, Chris, has earned a new title in the family, a pess-optimist.  He is pessimistic at first, “No,” “Never,” “We cannot do..... Read More

Around the Supper Table #50 – Congratulations

We usually save our page for our business and family as it relates to the farm, but as the chaotic 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, we want to recognize two of our own in their academic pursuits.  When…..

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