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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills If you’re like me, I’m scrambling for Christmas recipes. I’m pulling out tried and true recipes while looking for a new tempting taste treat. Over the years, I’ve saved yummy how-to dishes for appetizers, salads, soups, vegetables, main courses, and of course desserts. Below are a few favorites that might be suitable for your Christmas feast. …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Who wants to spend time in a hot kitchen when summer calls for recipes that beat the heat? See below for three of my go-to salad favorites. These are tasty and easy! Easy Broccoli Salad 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. I confess, I have a love affair with peanut butter. And who can resist jelly to go with it? Grape, apple, strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, apricot, and any other flavor works for me. As a child and teen, I was a picky eater, and my parents worried …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A writer’s life is busy, hectic, and varied. Much like everyone else on the planet. But when I crave think time and the ability to process ideas and yet be creative, I often cook or bake. At least if the dish doesn’t turn out tasty, the rejection is minimal. A few years ago, I realized I …
By Julie Garmon @DiAnnMills This week’s blog post is written by my friend Julie Garmon. When signs of a new season charged toward me–my heart lurched. I wanted to drink in the changing leaves, but instead I went into panic mode. It was a nagging feeling of– You should be working. You have a job to do. Get busy, you …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Are you an apple fan? Does your mouth water at the sight of the red, green, and yellow fruit display at the grocery? Do you stop and simply want to sink your teeth into sweetness? Does a Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith send you to apple paradise? You might like tossing apples with …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m excited to announce Tyndale Fiction’s Road Trip Scavenger Hunt! So happy you are here. To participate, collect the key words through all 13 stops in order, so you can enter to win our grand prize giveaway! Some details: The adventure begins on Wednesday, August 1. You’ll have two weeks to make your way through all …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I love to bake. There’s something about creating a sweet treat for those I love that fills me with satisfaction. Baking with my grandchildren is incredibly rewarding. We build our relationship while learning skills—measuring, reading recipes, what different ingredients do for the finished product, how to break eggs, using a rolling pin, setting the timer on …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills In past Novembers, I’ve shared my favorite holiday recipes. Today I want to offer you two more proven recipes that are on my menus for family and friend celebrations. These are easy, yummy, and can be prepared ahead of time. I’m all about getting meal prep done early so I can enjoy family and friends. Drum …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I love to cook and bake. It’s relaxing, satisfying, and hopefully the results are tasty. I’ve discovered my passion for writing has a lot in common with food prep. In fact, cooking makes me a better writer. Look at the following, and I think you’ll understand what I mean. Decide on a recipe Just like I …
