Lentils speak of stew. Their strong flavor and hearty texture seem to beckon a warm, allium-blessed broth. This image is …
An Easter Feast with Barley Bread
Our Lenten bread adventure simply must end with barley, for this humble grain stands witness in God's Word to all we …
Pistachio Bread
Sometimes we don’t find Bible plants. They find us! Their discovery is a reunion in our souls, an infusion of giddiness …
A Most, Best Christmas Gift
O dear, this glorious season of wonder has once again drawn me into too much to-do! Somewhere between the most wonderful …
A Bearing Fruit Breakfast
For those of you who have been reading NIV God’s Word for Gardeners Bible since springtime, you must be nearly to the …
Leeks, Onions and Garlic Start a Soup Recipe
Leeks, onions and garlic—any sautéed combination of these three is sure to start a soup recipe! October ushers in crisp …
Savory Seeds
The Garden in Delight Plant Guide has two new beloved Middle Eastern spices, savory seeds fruiting from nigella and …
Hyssop Flower & Honey Ice Cream
After last’s week reprieve, summer’s heat is in full force, buzzing the 100 degree mark for many of us. What are the …
There’s Corn in Egypt Salad
Summer is in full glory this week in my garden...which is an understated way of saying, "I'm hot." Temperatures …
Patient Endurance Pesto
So much for summer heat—most of the country has been on the cool side since Saturday, the first day of summer, or …
Luxuriant Leaves
My acquaintance with bay leaves began by way of cooking. My mother introduced us when I was young by seasoning her …
Welcomed Home with Garden Wonders
How wonderful the infusion of scent, beauty and blooms to the frazzle of my day! Take me away, dear garden, dear God; …