Ripe red fruit peeled and sliced. In the big dutch oven Sugar added. Stir in the cinnamon. Squeeze in a lemon. Finally thickened. I can hardly wait. Ladled into jars. Rolled stick of cinnamon added. Summer sealed up to enjoy on my toast all winter long. Some to enjoy right now, and a jar for […]
What in the world did they eat on the ark? After visiting the Ark Encounter earlier this month, I’ll never be able to think of Noah and his family in the same way again. The living quarters depicted this family as having invested a great deal of thought and effort to make their time aboard […]
What draws you into your local java spot? Is it the coffee, the well-known brand, the ambiance, or the great friends you hang with there? Imagine yourself spotting a little cottage like this one with a sign letting you know coffee is served and the door is open. Describe your thoughts and expectations. Inhale the […]
Hello Coffee Lovers — Tea Lovers & Hot Chocolate Lovers, too, Please celebrate with us! “The Essence of Courage” is officially under contract now — the first volume in Cinnamah-Brosia’s™ Inspirational Collection, and we’re smiling ear to ear. Crafted for my coffee cottage, the sign gives the series recognition for you the reader, and reveals […]
What a privilege and opportunity to attend “Deep — Digging down deep to lay a foundation on the Solid Rock” in West Monroe, LA last week. Feeling extra blessed to hear some speakers I know personally and becoming acquainted with others — all sharing beautiful truths from God’s Word, and terrific suggestions for truly digging […]
The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful sight of the sons of God coming into their own. ~~Romans 8:19 (PHILLIPS) The coming resurrection of God’s children glows gloriously beyond anything imagined in our earthly pilgrimage. Passing through, God delights us, however, with stunning displays of His beauty and creativity. New England in […]
Happy National Coffee Day! Obviously, God created coffee, and grew it in His garden! Wonder which coffee brand we serve at The Coffee Cottage? Here’s our secret. We serve Just Love Coffee. Loving coffee is what Just Love does best! Gathered from around the world; perfectly roasted; fair trade; and we love their heart to […]
Taking a break from it all and hitting the road, my friend Karen and I traveled to Louisiana for a women’s event this past weekend. Pausing for lunch at The Mad Baker, we discovered it really wasn’t mad at all, unless madly wonderful and delicious counts. This little gem of Vicksburg, Mississippi provided us an […]
It’s the most popular form of transportation in the world. Bicycles are eco-friendly, simplistic and require relatively little maintenance. Some small towns are being revived as bicycling destinations. And I’ve just discovered a town in South Carolina that doesn’t allow motorized vehicles. We’ve located coffee shops and cafes catering to bicyclists, some providing repair services. […]
Lynn’s writing about fruit and spice of a special variety. They’re found in a very special garden. The Coffee Cottage (previously Miss Dot’s Cafe) is surrounded by gardens. It’s a place to enjoy life and have fun with friends! Thank you for all the Facebook likes. I am eager to get to know you better, […]
