My passion for baking helped me keep my JOY when our family transitioned to a gluten-free diet in 2013, shortly after our 5th blessing was born. Regardless of my healthy weight, “healthy” eating habits and exercise, I was still high risk for diabetes. We also faced other challenges including behaviors, lack of focus, and skin… Continue reading Easy Gluten-Free Flour Blend
When we lived in Michigan, we had a home-based charity bakery called "HeavenScent Manna" (HSM). It was my heart's desire to touch the lives of women who were hurting. I wanted them to feel special and loved even when they felt like no one cared. So my friend Christine and I baked three different… Continue reading HSM GF Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
When my mom came to visit us last summer, she made us a dish she called "Turkey, Peas, and Rice." Everyone raved about it and wanted her to make it again and again before she went back to Miami. She didn't use a recipe (she never really uses recipes). She just puts a little of… Continue reading Nana’s Turkey, Peas and Rice
Today my husband and I are celebrating 16 years of marriage 🙂 . We are celebrating six beautiful children, 16 years of Thursday night FUN NITES (that we have not missed in 16 years!), our traveling days, our memories together, and most of all we are celebrating our Savior and King who brought us together over 17 years… Continue reading A Surprise & 16 Date Night Ideas
After searching and experimenting with different granola recipes, I finally came up with one that our family really enJOYs. I adapted this recipe from King Arthur Flour and have been making it now for a couple years. I love the depth of flavors from the old-fashioned rolled oats coupled with a mix of nuts and… Continue reading GF Easy Crunchy Granola
JOYfull Inspirations, LLC 