Happy New Year 2025!!!

Hey ya’ll! So, did you make it to midnight? We sure didn’t - sleep won that battle, hands down!

Looking back, 2024 was quite the roller coaster! It was a year of faith and growth due to a few unexpected plot twists! We’re still navigating a challenge that popped up at the tail end of 2023, but thanks to the lessons and peace we found in 2024, it’s finally starting to feel more like a scenic drive than a bumpy one!

The key to it all? Trusting the one who’s truly in control - Jesus Christ. For 2025, our mantra is simple: more peace through more trust in Christ! That’s our focus, and we’re sticking to it!

Of course, no reflection is complete without a celebration! So, what’s on the menu today? While Anita’s been working, I’ve been channeling my inner chef. (Full disclosure: this post may spoil a surprise or two).

So here’s what I’ve been cooking up this morning!

• Pickled onions

• Sandwich slaw

Now, a word of advice: when making pickled onions, have a solid ventilation plan because vinegar takes no prisoners! Open windows, turn on fans, and maybe issue a warning to anyone nearby. The good news? Pickled onions last for months, so the vinegar aroma is a short-term sacrifice for long-term flavor!

As for sandwich slaw, think of it as the savory cousin of coleslaw. No sugar, no sweetness - just a tangy, crisp topping perfect for barbecue pulled pork sandwiches. And yes, those pickled onions will be joining the party too, all piled high on Hawaiian buns!

No sandwich pics yet (it’s still early afternoon), but here’s a sneak peek at the onions and slaw in their pre-assembled glory!

Dinner’s going to be worth the wait!

Here’s to a year of more faith and peace in Jesus! And some truly delicious meals!

Happy 2025 and please subscribe to my blog from the home page. Thank you for following along, and God bless!