Cookies and cream

 

 Mix Baba Ghanoush with Hummus. Enjoy!

 1.Make popcorn. Add salt and Cajun seasoning.   2. Make popcorn. In a pan, melt butter, and add sugar till it caramelizes. Add a pinch of salt. 3.   Make popcorn. Add oregano, shredded cheddar cheese and salt. Enjoy!

 

 People can be dark or selfish for many reasons, and most of them don’t start with evil intentions. Here are a few truths, gently said: Pain often turns inward. When people are hurt, neglected, or afraid, they learn to protect themselves. Selfishness can be armor, not a personality. Fear makes people small. Fear of not having enough love, money, attention, or control pushes people to grab instead of give. Brokenness gets passed down. Many people are acting out what they were taught or what they survived. Hurt people often hurt people—not because they want to, but because they don’t know another way. Freedom without love becomes darkness. When people choose themselves over truth, humility, or God, the heart slowly hardens. Not all at once—little by little. From a faith lens: The Bible doesn’t say people are only dark. It says we are made in God’s image , but wounded . Capable of love—and capable of selfishness. What’s important (and hard): 👉 Someone else’s d...

 When God is silent, it can feel heavy—like praying into a quiet room and wondering if anyone is listening. You’re not strange or faithless for feeling that. Many people in the Bible felt it too. Silence doesn’t always mean absence. Sometimes it’s presence without words . A few gentle truths that often help in those seasons: Silence can be an invitation, not a rejection. Like a friend who sits with you without talking, God may be closer than you feel. Feelings aren’t the same as reality. God’s nearness isn’t measured by what we sense, but by who He is. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18) Growth often happens underground. Roots grow in the dark. Faith deepens when it isn’t propped up by constant reassurance. God often speaks differently than we expect. Through Scripture, a sudden peace, a line in a song, a person’s words, or even endurance itself. If prayer feels hard, try this simple one: “God, I don’t feel You—but I’m here.” That coun...

 A cake turns out moist because of a combination of ingredients, techniques, and baking conditions that keep it from drying out. Here’s why your cake might be moist: Fat content – Butter, oil, or other fats coat flour proteins, reducing gluten formation and trapping moisture. Oil-based cakes usually stay moister than butter-only cakes. Sugar – Sugar is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts and holds onto water, which keeps the cake soft. Liquid ratio – Milk, water, juice, or yogurt in the batter adds moisture. Using too little liquid makes a dry cake. Eggs – Eggs provide structure but also add moisture and fat. They help trap air, which makes the cake light and tender. Acidic ingredients – Ingredients like buttermilk, yogurt, or vinegar react with baking soda to create carbon dioxide, keeping the cake airy and less dense, which helps it feel moist. Baking time & temperature – Overbaking is the most common reason cakes dry out. Baking just until a toothpick c...