Reluctant Entertainer

Extending Grace When You’re the Guest!

When I’m a guest in someone’s home, I take to heart the hard work that a hostess puts into her meal. I don’t expect perfection and I try to...

Hospitality

The Blessing of Hospitality: Little Touches that Make a Difference!

It was Easter weekend and the card came in the mail. A beautiful card, simply signed, “Virginia.” She wrote a note that began: Dear Friends. Dear friends? How can...

Hospitality

Bowls & Beans: How to Make Teachers Happy!

When I signed up to help out with a Mexican meal for our kids’ teachers at school, I knew exactly what I’d be bringing: My Texas Caviar Dip (recipe...

miscellany

Madre Minutes: Once a Month Dinner Dates!

Welcome my guest today, Barb Collins, from Madre Minutes … I am honored to be asked to post for Reluctant Entertainer. Sandy’s blog has kicked my thinking up a...

Breakfast

Family Time Takes Effort: Buttermilk Coffee Cake!

One of the things I love about my son coming home from college is that he is so appreciative of my cooking. It helps to have a “plan” of...

miscellany

Sunday Food 4 Thought: Love Adds a Little Chocolate!

Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch, but love may decide to enclose a little love note inside … Obligation sends the children to bed on time, but love...

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Extending Grace When You’re the Guest!

The Blessing of Hospitality: Little Touches that Make a Difference!

Bowls & Beans: How to Make Teachers Happy!

Madre Minutes: Once a Month Dinner Dates!

Family Time Takes Effort: Buttermilk Coffee Cake!

Sunday Food 4 Thought: Love Adds a Little Chocolate!

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