It’s absolutely amazing what you can find on Pinterest! Cinnamah-Brosia checks it out regularly to find great treats for the Coffee Cottage. She knew we needed one for pomegranates and discovered this recipe for Pomegranate Orange Scones from Crunchy Creamy Sweet’s blog. They’re perfect for Cinnmah-Brosia’s guests, and they’re perfect for a group of your […]
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Buttery Flavor Crackers with Peanut Butter Dipped in Chocolate – Sounds Heavenly
Alarmed one day a few weeks ago as I made the devastating discovery there was NO CHOCOLATE on the menu at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage and Gift Shop, I needed help! Facebook is a great venue for interacting with you, our readers, and that’s exactly what I did. (If you don’t already follow us, please do: […]
Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake, from Mom’s Kitchen (and C-B’s)
Our friend, Cinnamah-Brosia finds many of her recipes on Pinterest and cooking websites and blogs, but this one came from my own mother. Mom loved to cook. She was a great cook, and her dishes were definitely a gift of love to her family and friends. I’ve shared her Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake recipe with […]
“The Essence of Courage” Book Cover and Contest Winner Revealed
“The Essence of Courage” officially has a front cover. Thank you to everyone who participated. There were great comments about both, and lots of you liked each of them. This is the one. With a deadline date quickly approaching, we’re very excited about every big and little step completed. Thank you to everyone who joined […]
Tomato Preserves: A Delightful Surprise
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 […]
Life and Food on Noah’s Ark
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 […]
Coffee, Friends, and Courage
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 […]
“The Essence of Courage” Shares BIG News!
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 […]
12 Ways to Go Deeper in God’s Word
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 […]
Eager Expectation for the Colors of Autumn
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 […]