Epicurious Lutheran

Driven by curiosity to taste the goodness of God


  • Cooking RV Style #2

    Cooking RV Style #2

    Vicki and I arrived in Franklin, KY, on July 30, at a beautiful little RV park called Bob’s Bluegrass Campground. Vicki calls it “super cute!” With Vicki’s broken foot, we’ve gotten into a bit of a rhythm of settling the camper with all of its connections and getting Vicki from the car to a good… Continue reading

  • Cooking RV Style

    Cooking RV Style

    Vicki and I recently bought an RV. It’s a small travel trailer that really makes good use of space. That’s what got our attention – it looks very small from the outside, but it’s got a Murphy bed that lifts up to reveal a sofa with foot rests. There’s a small table and bathroom. Inside,… Continue reading

  • Free-style Cooking

    Free-style Cooking

    It’s almost lunchtime. You’re in quarantine. What do you have for lunch? One of my core values is to replace fear in the kitchen with curiosity and joy. From my perspective, this happens as you experiment and are willing to make mistakes. Please, PLEASE don’t pick an important dinner party for 20 people as one… Continue reading

  • The Divisions We Create

    The Divisions We Create

    To look at Jane Elliott, now an 87 year old retired school teacher from Iowa, anyone might think of her as an older lady enjoying a slower pace of life. But then, she opens her mouth and her passion, determination, and focus to raise awareness of racism is evident as she wears a sweatshirt that… Continue reading

  • Grilled Pork Chop Over Grilled Pineapple and Collard Greens

    Grilled Pork Chop Over Grilled Pineapple and Collard Greens

    This is officially my first blog about a recipe. But, I have to tell you, this meal was SO good! A little sweet, a little savory, and a little spicy to wake up your mouth. I haven’t seen this recipe implemented in this way anywhere else, but it was fun to plan. I approached this… Continue reading

  • Growing Connections Through Confession

    Growing Connections Through Confession

    The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart … if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ~ Romans 10:8-9 “Confession” for some of us may conjure images of a person sitting in… Continue reading