Kaake Family Blog

How many times have you driven down the road only to see someone holding a sign that says something along the lines of, "Homeless, Can You Help?  God Bless".  We've seen many signs and at times have helped in either the form of cash or purchasing food to give them.  Recently on Pinterest, I saw a bag that was full of items for the homeless.  Immediately, I fell in love with this idea.  I could help someone and not even have to question giving them cash because of possible alcohol or cigarette purchase (yes this has happened to me before).  We can have these bags ready to go and in the car any time the occasion may arise.  My hope is that whoever is in the car with me can get out, pray with the person and give them something that might make their life the slightest bit easier for a short time.  In the past, I have kept from helping others because I didn't see that it'd make that much difference.  I couldn't help as much as I wanted to so I ...

My sweet friends from my Health Nuts forum have been posting so many yummy looking recipes.  Here's some I want to give a try or have already tried and love.  Do you have any to share that doesn't contain wheat or sugar? Caramel Apples by Heidi of 101 Cookbooks Grain Free Pumpkin Cookies by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist Roasted Pumpkin Salad by Heidi at 101 Cookbooks Pumpkin Pudding by Diane at The Whole Gang   I've actually tried this and it's so good!  I use maple syrup in place of agave. Rice Pudding - by me :) Spiced Cider by me Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates by me Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes - I don't remember who I got this recipe from.   I will say these are hands down amazing! Maple Syrup Nuts Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate by My Year Without Sugar This is all I can find for now.  If I find more, I'll will most certainly add them.  Happy Eating!

I'm getting out this old recipe to share with you all.  I've used it several times.  The only thing I don't add in is the celery salt.  I got this recipe off another site that I cannot seem to find at the moment.  Anyway, here it is.  It's not your average chicken soup recipe.  It's full of more flavor.  Below is the excerpt and health info the site I got this from. "Down through the ages, home-made chicken soup has been valued and appreciated for it’s soothing and healing qualities when it comes to colds and the flu. I decided to investigate what it is about chicken soup that makes the ailing patient feel better. Here’s what I came up with- ‘All research agrees that chicken soup helps break up congestion and eases the flow of nasal secretions. Many say it also inhibits white blood cells that trigger the inflammatory response (causing sore throats and the production of phlegm.) Chicken contains an amino acid called cysteine- released when you...