Tag Archives: food

Quick Thought – Friday, November 13, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Learn to Cook

Posted on November 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood spaghetti lesson, a cassette recording from 1975, and a tradition passed from mother to son to granddaughter. Sometimes the simplest lessons leave the most lasting memories. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants in Jacksonville: My Local Favorites

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jacksonville has no shortage of great places to eat. From fine dining at Restaurant Medure to Italian at Catullo’s, tacos at TacoLu and enormous sandwiches at Blue Boy, the “best” restaurant depends on what you’re craving. Continue reading →

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Favorite Restaurant? Depends on the Craving

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some questions sound simple until you try to answer them honestly. “Favorite restaurant” depends entirely on what kind of meal you’re after—and Jacksonville gives you plenty of ways to answer. Continue reading →

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In Defense of Big Pots of Food (And No-Bean Chili)

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people collect recipes. I collect reasons to cook a big pot of food—the kind meant to be shared, argued over, and eaten again the next day. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

15 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sarah McLachlan Christmas Album: “Oh For Joy,” by David Crowder Band Christmas DVD: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Netflix Movie: “Falling For Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Vermont” Disney+ Movie: “The Christmas Star” Hulu Movie: “Same … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah Carey Christmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail” Netflix Movie: “A California Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in the Smokies” Disney+ Movie: “The Ultimate Christmas Present” Hulu … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 8, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

17 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Silver Bells,” by Tony Bennett Christmas Album: “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship,” by Chris Tomlin Christmas DVD: “Joyeux Noel” Netflix Movie: “Operation Christmas Drop” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Winter Palace” Disney+ Movie: “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” Hulu Movie: “All I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 7, 2025

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

18 Days Until Christmas! (Note: This is also Pearl Harbor Day.) Song: “Deck the Halls,” by Tenth Avenue North Christmas Album: “Following Yonder Star,” by Skip Ewing Christmas DVD: “The Bishop’s Wife” Netflix Movie: “Christmas Inheritance” Amazon Prime Movie: “Red One” Disney+ Movie: “Beauty and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The Little Drummer Boy,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “Peace on Earth,” by Casting Crowns Christmas DVD: “The Shop Around the Corner” Netflix Movie: “The Holiday Calendar” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Christmas Cabin” Disney+ Movie: “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” Hulu Movie: “A … Continue reading →

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