Pita, Prayers, and Perennials
Welcome to a sanctuary of
Recipes
Inspiration
Gardening Tips
My hope is for all to receive sanctuary and encouragement, including hospitality venues and ideas, conversational meditations, and organic gardening tips. Topics will range from the deeply personal to the light and entertaining, but all with the purpose of uplifting you while encouraging you to think deeply.
Color in the Shade Garden
Sun-loving plants grow so easily and prolifically basking in the sun’s nurturing rays. However, let’s not neglect our shady spots nestled under our trees and patio overhangs.
Don’t Give Up on What Is Seemingly Dead!
Both my sons have inherited the gardening bug from me. Nevertheless, one in particular intersperses our conversations and texts with his storied gardening exploits or even seemingly failures. I receive pictures of: a truck load of compost and plants, a camellia bush showing out, and herbs gone amok. Sometimes it’s a picture of a barren corner accompanied by the question, “What do I put here?” I love these back-and-forth exchanges!
Light-Hearted Coconut Sheet Cake
This is an old-time family favorite that I used to make each spring. It’s a great take-out, take-to sheet cake that transports easily and is a crowd pleaser.