From Pages 138-139 of Our Story Magazine • Autumn 2022 • Issue No.4 By Jaime Roever Designing your tablescape your way with what you already have available is part of what makes family dinners and get-togethers with friends so special. It’s okay if things are mismatched. We all are unique and different, and it’s okay for our home and table to be too. MATERIALS Basics: dishes, napkins, utensils, drinking glasses, salt and pepper shakers Other decor ideas: personal items from a

By Haleigh Dookram DECADENT FLUFFY BANANA BREAD Click here to go to the FREE PRINTABLE INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 1/4 cup water 2 frozen ripe bananas Garnish of your choice (blackberries, chocolate chunks/drizzle, etc.) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lay a sheet of parchment in your loaf pan. Mix together all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add in water, eggs, and vanilla but don

By Norma Huxter Fall weather calls for warm, satisfying, and simple meals. Returning to routine brings packed schedules and long days. When you have an easy and delicious recipe on hand, packed with nutrition and sure to satisfy, it will hopefully make the transition a little easier. Butternut squash, classed as a winter squash, is actually harvested in early fall. It has a sweet, nutty, earthy flavor and is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fibre, and even antioxidants tha

From Pages 130-131 of Our Story Magazine • Autumn 2022 • Issue No.4 By Faith Collins This fun project could also be a great activity to enjoy with the kids and grandkids during Thanksgiving week! Variations If you do not have ink, try diluting acrylic paint. Watercolor paints and brushes would also be nice. Or simply use markers or crayons to draw your trees. The adventure is collecting the leaves, crunching them up, and gluing them to the artwork. Enjoy! From Faith Of all of

By Norma Huxter Let's be honest, sometimes salads can be a little...boring. Here's an idea to help spruce them up a little! Serving a salad family-style not only makes for a beautiful presentation, it also provides the opportunity for each person to customize their meal. This option is great for those living with food restrictions, it works well for young children who may be learning about and exploring different foods, and for those who like to be creative with their food ch

From Pages 114-117 of Our Story Magazine • Summer 2022 • Issue No.3 By Faith Collins Did you discover any tiny treasures at the beach this summer—sparkling sea glass, smooth beach pebbles, or unique sea shells? We invite you and your family to create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or a custom piece of framed art for your home as you share and savor memories from the summer and for years to come. Sea glass is naturally weathered pieces of glass that can be found on m

By Norma Huxter I know, I know. It sounds daunting and overwhelming to think about prepping enough food to get you through a week in just a few hours. But not only is it doable, it makes life so much easier. For years, most every Sunday evening, I have made a huge mess in my kitchen, but we are fed for just about a week. I often jokingly say that this is the only way we survive. Maybe that should be a half-jokingly, because I genuinely don’t know how we would not starve if I