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Around the Supper Table

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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.”

Zucchini Bread

13 Oct, 2021
Print This prolific squash is often made into this delectable treat for adults and kids alike and is usually the first and last recipe that Nana uses with our zucchini each year.  Who else makes at least two loaves each..... Read More

Prickly Pear Jelly

6 Oct, 2021
Print Eli has begged to make prickly pear jelly with his mom.  Due to requests, we decided to post it as our weekly recipe, even though Nana has never made it.  She has graciously let one of her daughters-in-love, Aunt Ky,..... Read More

Chicken & Squash Mexican Casserole

29 Sep, 2021
Print There are times in the year when we have so much squash and zucchini that Nana looks for new recipes, because she is afraid we’ll stop eating her food.  (Never gonna’ happen.)  This is a recipe that she found in..... Read More

Lima Beans

22 Sep, 2021
When Nana was a little girl, she was a picky eater, so her mom tricked her into eating lima beans, or butter beans.  Grandma Jane would stab each bean with a toothpick instead of using a fork.  As a result,..... Read More

Pickled Okra

8 Sep, 2021
Print Yes, we have another way to eat okra other than fried!  Since Pa loves okra,  even when it is steamed, we tend to plant more each year.  As a result, this year we’ve had enough okra to eat, can,..... Read More

Not the Same Ol’ Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake
1 Sep, 2021
Print Aunt Jill is our resident arborist, so when she harvested this year's apple crop, Nana asked her for an apple dessert.  The family gobbled it up in one meal, so Nana decided to share this recipe for everyone to..... Read More

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Frosting

25 Aug, 2021
Print When looking through recipes the other day, Nana decided to try this one, because the word "old-fashioned" caught her eye.  It's not your typical buttercream frosting, but it is sure to become a new favorite for your family. When tasting..... Read More

Smothered Steak

18 Aug, 2021
Print For this recipe, we wanted to pass on a funny story.  Everyone knows that chicken fried steak is one of Uncle Lee’s favorite foods, and one time Nana was making this recipe for the family.  He walked by and..... Read More

Steamed Okra

Steamed Okra
11 Aug, 2021
Print Do you hate slimy boiled okra?  You put it your mouth, and you feel like it will slide right down your throat.  Well, Nana is revealing her tried and true secret method to preparing steamed okra with no slime. ..... Read More

Bran Muffins

4 Aug, 2021
Print Bran . . . sounds like an elderly person’s food, right?  No, the grandkids love them, and they are great for breakfast.  You can even serve them for dessert or as the bread at a meal.  Nana has also..... Read More