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Hello Ladies! After a jam-packed 8 weeks in the States we are back home in Greenland. I look forward to updating my blog about our trip and getting back to posting regularly on here again!
One of the highlights of my "American Summer" was meeting other missionary wives. I really enjoyed the fellowship that we shared, and I am so thankful for this age of technology where we can still fellowship, just in a different way!
So, join me here on Fridays for a time of fellowship with other missionary ladies! Feel free to email me with devotionals, thoughts, advice, etc...anything you would like to share with each other. Let's use this to be a blessing and an encouragement to one another!
30 Eylül 2012 Pazar
Need Some Spice In Your Life?
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Since I'm on a Mexican food kick, I thought I 'd offer a few more recipes to go along with your salsa for the next few weeks.
Today, we have taco seasoning!
When I eat Mexican food, I want it to taste like what I grew up with.....pretty sure that was a packet of seasoning dumped into the hamburger meat while it was cooking!
Here are two healthier {and in my opinion, tastier} options.
We prefer the first, but try both. You may like the second better!
Taco Seasoning #1
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
Mix well.
Add with 3/4 cup water to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat and simmer app. 10 minutes.
Can be stored in air-tight container.
Taco Seasoning #2
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
Mix well.
If you prefer seasoning with a bit more "heft" to it, add 1 tsp. flour or cornstarch to mix.
Add 2 Tbsp. mix and 3/4 cup water to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat and simmer app. 10 minutes for "saucy" beef. Just add 2 Tbsp. mix to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat if drier consistency is desired.
Can be stored in air-tight container.
Since I'm on a Mexican food kick, I thought I 'd offer a few more recipes to go along with your salsa for the next few weeks.Today, we have taco seasoning!
When I eat Mexican food, I want it to taste like what I grew up with.....pretty sure that was a packet of seasoning dumped into the hamburger meat while it was cooking!
Here are two healthier {and in my opinion, tastier} options.
We prefer the first, but try both. You may like the second better!
Taco Seasoning #1
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
Mix well.
Add with 3/4 cup water to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat and simmer app. 10 minutes.
Can be stored in air-tight container.
Taco Seasoning #2
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
Mix well.
If you prefer seasoning with a bit more "heft" to it, add 1 tsp. flour or cornstarch to mix.
Add 2 Tbsp. mix and 3/4 cup water to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat and simmer app. 10 minutes for "saucy" beef. Just add 2 Tbsp. mix to one lb. of cooked hamburger meat if drier consistency is desired.
Can be stored in air-tight container.
Greener Grass
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Some days I long to be living back in America. I think of how wonderful it is to have water every day, stable electricity, a well-stocked grocery store, smooth roads, convenience, privacy... At times I can feel very alone, with a feeling that no one understands my life, or is holding me up in prayer.
We just got back from a short trip to the States. I was so excited to "eat up" as much 'green grass' as I could during those six weeks. And I thoroughly enjoyed the hot baths, regular electricity (although it did go out for several hours one night), shopping, and eating out. America was just as "green" as I remembered it - or was it?
My first Sunday back at our sending church a lady shares how her husband lost his job, and they are trusting God to meet their needs. I hear of another church member who is losing her house. Both are faithful givers. (My 'dusty' side of the world finds my bank account with support from those who faithfully give through their local church.) While out of town I get a phone call from my son. "Mr. So-And-So just committed suicide." The next Sunday I hug the wife, and watch as the son breaks down while singing in the choir.
You know what I found over there in the 'green grass?'
heartache
loss
pain
suffering
The Lord speaks to my heart and asks me some hard questions:
My mind wanders to Psalm twenty-three...
It hits me. 'Green grass' isn't a place, it's a Person. Jesus wants to lead me to green pastures. And when I follow Him, He restores my soul - not family, or friends, or Walmart. He also wants me to point others to follow Him. Whether that be first through a saving knowledge of Him, or to be reminded that in Him are the answers and comfort they need.
Is the grass really greener on the other side?
Some days I long to be living back in America. I think of how wonderful it is to have water every day, stable electricity, a well-stocked grocery store, smooth roads, convenience, privacy... At times I can feel very alone, with a feeling that no one understands my life, or is holding me up in prayer.
We just got back from a short trip to the States. I was so excited to "eat up" as much 'green grass' as I could during those six weeks. And I thoroughly enjoyed the hot baths, regular electricity (although it did go out for several hours one night), shopping, and eating out. America was just as "green" as I remembered it - or was it?
My first Sunday back at our sending church a lady shares how her husband lost his job, and they are trusting God to meet their needs. I hear of another church member who is losing her house. Both are faithful givers. (My 'dusty' side of the world finds my bank account with support from those who faithfully give through their local church.) While out of town I get a phone call from my son. "Mr. So-And-So just committed suicide." The next Sunday I hug the wife, and watch as the son breaks down while singing in the choir.
You know what I found over there in the 'green grass?'
heartache
loss
pain
suffering
The Lord speaks to my heart and asks me some hard questions:
- Are you really thankful for what I provide for you?
- Do you think you deserve what I provide?
- Do you care about the suffering of others as much as you want them to care about you?
- Do you pray for others in the way you hope they pray for you?
My mind wanders to Psalm twenty-three...
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."
It hits me. 'Green grass' isn't a place, it's a Person. Jesus wants to lead me to green pastures. And when I follow Him, He restores my soul - not family, or friends, or Walmart. He also wants me to point others to follow Him. Whether that be first through a saving knowledge of Him, or to be reminded that in Him are the answers and comfort they need.
Missionary Monday ~ A Day in the Life of a Missionary Wife
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Meet Jennifer and her family.
A Day in the Life of a Missionary in Argentina...
I get up around 8 and get dressed, unless a child wakes me up earlier. Change a couple of diapers (3 children, ages 4, 2, and 1, all still in diapers...the 4 yr old is slightly autistic), pass out fresh bottles, make my tea and have quiet time and devotions. :)
:) :) My favorite part of the day!
The babysitter is supposed to be here at 9, so if it's not raining and the bus isn't too late, my husband and I leave the house around 9:15 to drop him off at the cafe at Walmart where he will have coffee either alone or with the other pastors from our church and use the free wifi to work. I go from there to language school in the center of La Plata, a city of about 1 million people. Most of the streets are one-way and the cars are stick shift, parking is either parallel or paid, so I'm still getting used to driving here. My sister says my tom-boyish ways have prepared me for this, since one of my favorite things growing up was racing go-carts! I am currently going to language school 2 hours per day, two days a week. I am on the home stretch of the curriculum! I do, however, think that the closer I get to finishing my classes, the more I realize how much more there is to learn! I love my teachers, you could not find more friendly, caring and qualified language teachers anywhere. When I get out of class, it is a race to see if I can get to the stores I need to go to before they close for 'the break'. In Argentina, there is a break in the middle of the day when all the 'negocios' or stores and businesses close for lunch from about 12:30 until 4:30 or 5PM. On any given day I may need to go to the lavadero (laundry), panaderia/confiteria (bakery), verduleria (fresh fruits and vegetables), carneceria (the best beef), pollejeria (fresh chicken), and either a supermercado or Walmart for all the other things on my shopping list. We are undoubtedly blessed with a lot of conveniences because we live in a larger city and yes, we have a Walmart, but don't be too jealous. You can not trust their meat most of the time and their fruits and vegetables look like they are from the bottom of the barrel. There have been many times I preferred a smaller supermercado to do my shopping! However, I will admit to enjoying the occasional Hershey's product that they import every once in a while. ;) I pick up my husband from the cafe, either before or after my shopping depending on if there is parking where I need to go or if he has to drop me off and circle the block a few times. We go home to relieve the babysitter around 1 or 2PM. Our youngest son is asleep when we get home. I make lunch, we eat, I try to clean up and put the two year old down for her nap. Then the juggling really begins! My son, Joel, is in many ways your typical four year old and does not have the ability to be quiet for the other's nap time. With his slight autism rating and sensory perception disorder, he has a really hard time getting all his energy out. It is a fine line to walk, trying to keep him occupied and quiet during nap times! He loves to be outside when the weather permits, but needs pretty constant supervision, which means I get in my exercise. ;) I run outside to make sure he is ok, run inside and put away some clean clothes, run back outside to check on him, back inside to finish clearing off the drying rack, outside to make sure he is not breaking or eating anything, inside to hang the clean, wet clothes on the newly cleared drying rack, outside to make sure he is not throwing anything in the pool, then inside to start a new load of clothes. This continues with washing some dishes, prepping supper, and since we just moved again, unpacking. When his little sister Amelia wakes up, she joins the outside mischief. Rather than running from the front fence to the back fence yelling at the top of her lungs, trying to eat the cone-like things that have fallen off the trees, or throwing handfuls of dirt in the pool like her big brother, she normally occupies herself with a stick and a good patch of dirt. Then it's inside for baths and signing time (learning ASL is helping Joel begin communicate with words and signs, the others love it too), supper, and family time. Bedtimes vary from 9:30 for baby Logan to somewhere between 11 to midnight for Amelia to anywhere from midnight to 3 AM for Joel. His autism and sensory perception disorder keep him from being able to sleep much most nights. My husband stays up with him sometimes, but he usually wants mama. ♥ I keep the other children up later than I normally would so we can keep a decent sleep schedule and all wake up around the same time. On church days, we are arrive at least an hour before service for my husband to attend to his responsibilities. We are on our first term here in Argentina, so the church we are working in is one that was started by another missionary and recently handed over to a national pastor that the missionary trained. Because he was fluent in Spanish when we arrived, my husband is already involved in teaching the seminary, preaching on the radio, teaching the teen class, preaching in a weekly rotation to the church itself, leading the choir, and heading up the music ministry besides being involved in all the church activities. I was quite a bit behind him in my language skills, as is pretty common for missionary couples, so thus far I have been able to participate in many activities but only serve by helping in the nursery, providing special music and teaching the 2 to 5 year olds class. Teaching the nursery class is a recent development, and is always an exciting time. You just never know what is going to happen with that age range! :) We would appreciate your prayers while we are finishing up our first term and planning our first furlough beginning in February of 2013. Thank you, Jen Bauer for this opportunity and this blog. Being in touch with so many other ladies who are living this missionary life has already been such an encouragement to me. Thank you as well to all the ladies who share your wisdom and experiences on the blog and Facebook page! God bless and keep you all! _____________________________________________ Thanks, Jennifer! Would you like to share a day in your life? Please email us at baptistmissionarywomen@hotmail.com or send me a message on facebook. There is no theme this week to link up, just link up your blog!
Meet Jennifer and her family. A Day in the Life of a Missionary in Argentina...I get up around 8 and get dressed, unless a child wakes me up earlier. Change a couple of diapers (3 children, ages 4, 2, and 1, all still in diapers...the 4 yr old is slightly autistic), pass out fresh bottles, make my tea and have quiet time and devotions. :)
:) :) My favorite part of the day! The babysitter is supposed to be here at 9, so if it's not raining and the bus isn't too late, my husband and I leave the house around 9:15 to drop him off at the cafe at Walmart where he will have coffee either alone or with the other pastors from our church and use the free wifi to work. I go from there to language school in the center of La Plata, a city of about 1 million people. Most of the streets are one-way and the cars are stick shift, parking is either parallel or paid, so I'm still getting used to driving here. My sister says my tom-boyish ways have prepared me for this, since one of my favorite things growing up was racing go-carts! I am currently going to language school 2 hours per day, two days a week. I am on the home stretch of the curriculum! I do, however, think that the closer I get to finishing my classes, the more I realize how much more there is to learn! I love my teachers, you could not find more friendly, caring and qualified language teachers anywhere. When I get out of class, it is a race to see if I can get to the stores I need to go to before they close for 'the break'. In Argentina, there is a break in the middle of the day when all the 'negocios' or stores and businesses close for lunch from about 12:30 until 4:30 or 5PM. On any given day I may need to go to the lavadero (laundry), panaderia/confiteria (bakery), verduleria (fresh fruits and vegetables), carneceria (the best beef), pollejeria (fresh chicken), and either a supermercado or Walmart for all the other things on my shopping list. We are undoubtedly blessed with a lot of conveniences because we live in a larger city and yes, we have a Walmart, but don't be too jealous. You can not trust their meat most of the time and their fruits and vegetables look like they are from the bottom of the barrel. There have been many times I preferred a smaller supermercado to do my shopping! However, I will admit to enjoying the occasional Hershey's product that they import every once in a while. ;)
I pick up my husband from the cafe, either before or after my shopping depending on if there is parking where I need to go or if he has to drop me off and circle the block a few times. We go home to relieve the babysitter around 1 or 2PM. Our youngest son is asleep when we get home. I make lunch, we eat, I try to clean up and put the two year old down for her nap. Then the juggling really begins! My son, Joel, is in many ways your typical four year old and does not have the ability to be quiet for the other's nap time. With his slight autism rating and sensory perception disorder, he has a really hard time getting all his energy out. It is a fine line to walk, trying to keep him occupied and quiet during nap times! He loves to be outside when the weather permits, but needs pretty constant supervision, which means I get in my exercise. ;) I run outside to make sure he is ok, run inside and put away some clean clothes, run back outside to check on him, back inside to finish clearing off the drying rack, outside to make sure he is not breaking or eating anything, inside to hang the clean, wet clothes on the newly cleared drying rack, outside to make sure he is not throwing anything in the pool, then inside to start a new load of clothes. This continues with washing some dishes, prepping supper, and since we just moved again, unpacking. When his little sister Amelia wakes up, she joins the outside mischief. Rather than running from the front fence to the back fence yelling at the top of her lungs, trying to eat the cone-like things that have fallen off the trees, or throwing handfuls of dirt in the pool like her big brother, she normally occupies herself with a stick and a good patch of dirt. Then it's inside for baths and signing time (learning ASL is helping Joel begin communicate with words and signs, the others love it too), supper, and family time. Bedtimes vary from 9:30 for baby Logan to somewhere between 11 to midnight for Amelia to anywhere from midnight to 3 AM for Joel. His autism and sensory perception disorder keep him from being able to sleep much most nights. My husband stays up with him sometimes, but he usually wants mama. ♥ I keep the other children up later than I normally would so we can keep a decent sleep schedule and all wake up around the same time. On church days, we are arrive at least an hour before service for my husband to attend to his responsibilities. We are on our first term here in Argentina, so the church we are working in is one that was started by another missionary and recently handed over to a national pastor that the missionary trained. Because he was fluent in Spanish when we arrived, my husband is already involved in teaching the seminary, preaching on the radio, teaching the teen class, preaching in a weekly rotation to the church itself, leading the choir, and heading up the music ministry besides being involved in all the church activities. I was quite a bit behind him in my language skills, as is pretty common for missionary couples, so thus far I have been able to participate in many activities but only serve by helping in the nursery, providing special music and teaching the 2 to 5 year olds class. Teaching the nursery class is a recent development, and is always an exciting time. You just never know what is going to happen with that age range! :) We would appreciate your prayers while we are finishing up our first term and planning our first furlough beginning in February of 2013. Thank you, Jen Bauer for this opportunity and this blog. Being in touch with so many other ladies who are living this missionary life has already been such an encouragement to me. Thank you as well to all the ladies who share your wisdom and experiences on the blog and Facebook page! God bless and keep you all! _____________________________________________ Thanks, Jennifer! Would you like to share a day in your life? Please email us at baptistmissionarywomen@hotmail.com or send me a message on facebook. There is no theme this week to link up, just link up your blog!
I'm still here!!
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Hello! I have not disappeared off the face of the earth :) I've received quite a few messages and comments lately wondering if I'm going to continue the blog. I am!!! I've been taking a little break since my last post in mid-January. I was finishing our first year of homeschool and gearing up for my last season teaching survival swim lessons in Pensacola. This swim season was even busier then last year and then in June we had a new baby girl :)
I took 3 weeks off then taught 3 more weeks of lessons before we left Pensacola to move to Japan! We're taking a circuitous route to Japan via Rhode Island and England because Matt has a class he has to take and then we're taking an extended vacation. It's always an adventure in this house!! I hope to be settled in Japan and blogging again by the end of October. In the meantime I'm going to be enjoying having nothing to do all day but hang out with my three favorite little people. Look for me in October!
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P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
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| Liadan Allison Laura, 1 week old |
P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
29 Eylül 2012 Cumartesi
I'm still here!!
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Hello! I have not disappeared off the face of the earth :) I've received quite a few messages and comments lately wondering if I'm going to continue the blog. I am!!! I've been taking a little break since my last post in mid-January. I was finishing our first year of homeschool and gearing up for my last season teaching survival swim lessons in Pensacola. This swim season was even busier then last year and then in June we had a new baby girl :)
I took 3 weeks off then taught 3 more weeks of lessons before we left Pensacola to move to Japan! We're taking a circuitous route to Japan via Rhode Island and England because Matt has a class he has to take and then we're taking an extended vacation. It's always an adventure in this house!! I hope to be settled in Japan and blogging again by the end of October. In the meantime I'm going to be enjoying having nothing to do all day but hang out with my three favorite little people. Look for me in October!
P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
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| Liadan Allison Laura, 1 week old |
P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dry pectin
2 white vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
Instructions
-Bring all ingredients to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
-Remove from heat, cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 6 weeks.
NOTES : Serve this fat-free dressing over a salad of romaine and iceberg lettuce, red and green cabbage, and shredded carrot. Garnish with minced green onions and chow mein noodles. Top with chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce, grilled, and sliced.
Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dry pectin
2 white vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
Instructions
-Bring all ingredients to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
-Remove from heat, cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 6 weeks.
NOTES : Serve this fat-free dressing over a salad of romaine and iceberg lettuce, red and green cabbage, and shredded carrot. Garnish with minced green onions and chow mein noodles. Top with chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce, grilled, and sliced.
Poor Man's Pecan Pie
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1 C mashed pinto beans (cooked, unseasoned and well done) 2 C sugar4 eggs1/4 lb butter2 tbs molasses or dark corn syrup2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt Cream sugar and butter. Add well beaten eggs, molasses, and salt. Beat in well-mashed beans (that have been cooked, unseasoned and well done.) Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Pecans may be sprinkled on top before baking. Bake at 350 F until firm. It's easy and delicious!
1 C mashed pinto beans (cooked, unseasoned and well done) 2 C sugar4 eggs1/4 lb butter2 tbs molasses or dark corn syrup2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt Cream sugar and butter. Add well beaten eggs, molasses, and salt. Beat in well-mashed beans (that have been cooked, unseasoned and well done.) Pour into an unbaked pie shell. Pecans may be sprinkled on top before baking. Bake at 350 F until firm. It's easy and delicious!
Marinated Macaroni Salad
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1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, uncooked
3/4 c. plain or zesty Italian salad dressing
3/4 c. green peppers, chopped
1/2 c. pasteurized process American cheese, diced
1 8 oz carton sour cream
1 c. celery, chopped
3/4 c. carrots, shredded
1/4 c. onion, chopped
Bacon bits for garnish on top (Optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Cook macaroni according to directions on package, drain. Rinse with cold water, drain.
Combine macaroni and salad dressing, cover and chill overnight.
Add vegetables and cheese. Mix well.
Add sour cream and mayonnaise, stir gently.
Sprinkle with bacon bits.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni, uncooked
3/4 c. plain or zesty Italian salad dressing
3/4 c. green peppers, chopped
1/2 c. pasteurized process American cheese, diced
1 8 oz carton sour cream
1 c. celery, chopped
3/4 c. carrots, shredded
1/4 c. onion, chopped
Bacon bits for garnish on top (Optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Cook macaroni according to directions on package, drain. Rinse with cold water, drain.
Combine macaroni and salad dressing, cover and chill overnight.
Add vegetables and cheese. Mix well.
Add sour cream and mayonnaise, stir gently.
Sprinkle with bacon bits.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Baked Cheddar Toast
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Serving Size: 6
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 large eggs -- well beaten
12 slices bread
Cooking Directions:
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white pepper,
and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and the mixture is
well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Generously
butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut the bread slices diagonally
and dip each triangle into the cheddar mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on
the baking sheet and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Serve hot.
Serving Size: 6
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 large eggs -- well beaten
12 slices bread
Cooking Directions:
In the top of a double boiler, combine the cream, cheddar, white pepper,
and nutmeg. Stir over hot water until the cheese melts and the mixture is
well blended. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Generously
butter a large baking sheet and set aside. Cut the bread slices diagonally
and dip each triangle into the cheddar mixture. Place 1/2-inch apart on
the baking sheet and bake until browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Serve hot.
28 Eylül 2012 Cuma
Tortillas
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On with the Mexican food!
Today I'm sharing the best tortilla recipe I've found {and I've tried a few!}
Now just a note: making tortillas is kind of like making flaky pie crusts, it takes practice!
It takes a bit of work to learn how to roll them thin enough. So if they don't look just like the ones you remember, just keep practicing!
Flour Tortillas
Mix together:
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oil
Slowly add:
3/4 c. warm milk
Stir and knead to form a firm, soft dough.
Let rest for 20 minutes, covered.
Divide into 10 pieces, cover 10 minutes.
Roll each ball into tortilla, using extra flour as needed.
Cook in dry skillet on high heat, 30 seconds per side.
Enjoy !
On with the Mexican food!
Today I'm sharing the best tortilla recipe I've found {and I've tried a few!}
Now just a note: making tortillas is kind of like making flaky pie crusts, it takes practice!
It takes a bit of work to learn how to roll them thin enough. So if they don't look just like the ones you remember, just keep practicing!
Flour Tortillas
Mix together:
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. oil
Slowly add:
3/4 c. warm milk
Stir and knead to form a firm, soft dough.
Let rest for 20 minutes, covered.
Divide into 10 pieces, cover 10 minutes.
Roll each ball into tortilla, using extra flour as needed.
Cook in dry skillet on high heat, 30 seconds per side.
Enjoy !
Walking in love...
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This morning when I checked Facebook I found this post by a friend who lives in my hometown of Greeneville, Tennessee. I really spoke to my heart so I thought I'd share it with you ladies.
This is a good reminder that we are to walk in love. What if this lady had been angry and said unkind words to this elderly man? What if she drove away speedily in frustration only to arrive at work and tell all the people she worked with about it? Would that have left anyone, including herself, encouraged and ready to start the day? But instead, she acted in love. She treated this man with the same love and respect she would want her grandfather treated. And not only did she totally bless this man, she blessed the employee of Hardees, she blessed my friend, she blessed me, and I hope she blessed you!
This morning when I checked Facebook I found this post by a friend who lives in my hometown of Greeneville, Tennessee. I really spoke to my heart so I thought I'd share it with you ladies.
Today at the Hardees drive-thru, an elderly gentleman in a pickup truck in front of me bumped the truck in front of him. He got out of his vehicle and immediately my heart went out to him. He was so disappointed in himself, and kept apologizing to the lady who got out of the truck he hit. She was so kind to him, and trying to console him. He was not to be consoled. He seemed embarrassed and ashamed. She pulled to the window, got her food and left the lot. When he pulled to the window, the employee told him his breakfast was paid for, by the lady who just pulled out, along with a message. She said to tell him to have a blessed day, and that life is too short to worry about the little things.
This is a good reminder that we are to walk in love. What if this lady had been angry and said unkind words to this elderly man? What if she drove away speedily in frustration only to arrive at work and tell all the people she worked with about it? Would that have left anyone, including herself, encouraged and ready to start the day? But instead, she acted in love. She treated this man with the same love and respect she would want her grandfather treated. And not only did she totally bless this man, she blessed the employee of Hardees, she blessed my friend, she blessed me, and I hope she blessed you!
Missionary Monday ~ Pets
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I hope you enjoyed "A Day in the Life of..." last week. I hope to make that a monthly feature, but I need your help! Please write about a typical day in your life and email it to us at baptistmissionarywomen @ hotmail.com (no spaces). The purpose for Missionary Monday is to allow you to link up your blog so that others can stop by and read about your life on the field. I chose a weekly theme, but if you don't have a post to go with that theme, feel free to link up your blog. If you have a weekly theme idea, please leave a comment.
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Next week's theme: Cooking
I hope you enjoyed "A Day in the Life of..." last week. I hope to make that a monthly feature, but I need your help! Please write about a typical day in your life and email it to us at baptistmissionarywomen @ hotmail.com (no spaces). The purpose for Missionary Monday is to allow you to link up your blog so that others can stop by and read about your life on the field. I chose a weekly theme, but if you don't have a post to go with that theme, feel free to link up your blog. If you have a weekly theme idea, please leave a comment.Also, I'd love for you to share one of our buttons (there on the right) on your blog so others know where to find us. Thanks! This week's theme: Pets
Next week's theme: Cooking
Taquitos, or Something Yummy to Make with Those Tortillas
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Since we started with Mexican food a few weeks ago, we might as well finish it off right!
Today I have two well-loved recipes for you. Both of them use those yummy tortillas you've got.
One is sweet and one is savory, and both are delicious!
First up, the savory....
Taquitos
1 Tbsp. oil, plus more for brushing on taquitos
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. salsa, plus more for dipping (need a salsa recipe?)
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
10 flour tortillas
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the beef and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, and the salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Top each tortilla with a few spoonfuls of meat mixture and sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef. Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. (If they are having trouble staying rolled, use a toothpick to hold them together.) Brush the taquitos lightly with oil, then bake them until the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8-12 minutes. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa.
And now for the sweet......
Cinnamon Crisps
4 Tbsp. butter
6 flour tortillas
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Melt the butter in a large baking sheet in the oven, about 2 minutes. Place the tortillas in the baking pan (they may overlap a bit), turning each once to coat both sides with butter.
Stir together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle the mixtures evenly over the tortillas. Bake the tortillas until golden and puffed in spots, about 7 minutes. Serve them warm.
And definitely eat them with vanilla ice cream!!! (Just a helpful suggestion!)
Since we started with Mexican food a few weeks ago, we might as well finish it off right!Today I have two well-loved recipes for you. Both of them use those yummy tortillas you've got.
One is sweet and one is savory, and both are delicious!
First up, the savory....
Taquitos
1 Tbsp. oil, plus more for brushing on taquitos
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. salsa, plus more for dipping (need a salsa recipe?)
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
10 flour tortillas
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the beef and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, and the salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Top each tortilla with a few spoonfuls of meat mixture and sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef. Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. (If they are having trouble staying rolled, use a toothpick to hold them together.) Brush the taquitos lightly with oil, then bake them until the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8-12 minutes. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa.
And now for the sweet......
Cinnamon Crisps
4 Tbsp. butter
6 flour tortillas
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Melt the butter in a large baking sheet in the oven, about 2 minutes. Place the tortillas in the baking pan (they may overlap a bit), turning each once to coat both sides with butter.
Stir together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle the mixtures evenly over the tortillas. Bake the tortillas until golden and puffed in spots, about 7 minutes. Serve them warm.
And definitely eat them with vanilla ice cream!!! (Just a helpful suggestion!)
I'm still here!!
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Hello! I have not disappeared off the face of the earth :) I've received quite a few messages and comments lately wondering if I'm going to continue the blog. I am!!! I've been taking a little break since my last post in mid-January. I was finishing our first year of homeschool and gearing up for my last season teaching survival swim lessons in Pensacola. This swim season was even busier then last year and then in June we had a new baby girl :)
I took 3 weeks off then taught 3 more weeks of lessons before we left Pensacola to move to Japan! We're taking a circuitous route to Japan via Rhode Island and England because Matt has a class he has to take and then we're taking an extended vacation. It's always an adventure in this house!! I hope to be settled in Japan and blogging again by the end of October. In the meantime I'm going to be enjoying having nothing to do all day but hang out with my three favorite little people. Look for me in October!
P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
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P.S. Aren't these pics of my kids awesome?!?! I know I'm a little biased of course :) But if you live in Pensacola and want awesome pics of your kids/family/dog/business/wedding/etc like these ones, contact my awesome friend, Elishia, with EBouley Photography at 850-686-5580 or EBouleyPhotos@gmail.com. You won't be disappointed!
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He had been set apart to serve the Lord before he was born. Just as his ministry was beginning, God warned this 20-something novice preacher that his work would be 2/3 negative (uprooting, smashing, destroying, overturning) and only 1/3 positive (building up, planting). Prepare yourself, God said, because it’s going to be hard. Kings, priests, and ordinary folks will be furious with you every day for the rest of your life. They’ll fight you. They’ll hate you. But I’ll take care of you, and I’ll put my words in your mouth. Just be my spokesman.
And that’s what he was. He said everything God told him to say--preceded by, “Thus says the Lord!” And sure enough, it was a tough life. His family rejected him; his hometown friends despised him. He endured unjust trials, painful floggings, and near-starvation. He was locked into chains and stocks and threatened with death by murderous mobs. He dictated long messages from God to one loyal friend, who read the scrolls to the people, who reported them to the king, who sliced each scroll into fuel for his fire. Dungeons were his regular lodgings, but even they were luxurious compared to the muddy cistern where he was once lowered to live in suffocating filth.
Enough to cause some discouragement, don’t you think? And he did get depressed. He longed to run off to a desolate shack in the wilderness, far away from the mocking shame of his daily life. But the word of the Lord burned in his bones and he couldn’t abandon his call. He stayed put and pressed on—for 50 years.
I think it would have been hard to be Jeremiah’s wife. When a couple’s ministry is opposed, the wife faces a double-whammy: the sting of personal rejection plus the ache of seeing someone she loves suffer. During those 5 decades, Jeremiah’s wife wouldn’t have had many pain-free days. Maybe not even a single one.
So when God advised him not to get married, He was, as always, wise. But if Jeremiah had had a wife, and I could talk to her, here’s what I’d say: look past your pain to God’s purposes. Just look at what He is doing through your husband! He is God’s chosen mouthpiece to speak truth (even when he’s afraid) to people who need to hear it. And look at what God is doing in your husband! Those tears you see (when he’s discouraged) are less self-pity than compassion. They’re the overflow of a heart of love for people. A tough exterior with a tender core: that’s a weeping prophet. That’s a man God uses.
And it’s a man He comes close to. That long-ago preacher, so bold before other humans, was humble before his Lord. The hard circumstances of his ministry squeezed sweet, sad poetry from his soul, yet right in the middle of his most profound lamentations, in confident faith he suddenly sang, “It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
If he could sing those words at that time, in that place, then when you’re asked to taste a bit of suffering you can sing them, too--even if you’re not Jeremiah the prophet, but Mrs. Jeremiah instead.
*** If you would like to receive Claudia's Monday Morning Club emails, feel free to contact her at cbarba@ipresson.com. You can also find past articles at www.ipresson.com.
He had been set apart to serve the Lord before he was born. Just as his ministry was beginning, God warned this 20-something novice preacher that his work would be 2/3 negative (uprooting, smashing, destroying, overturning) and only 1/3 positive (building up, planting). Prepare yourself, God said, because it’s going to be hard. Kings, priests, and ordinary folks will be furious with you every day for the rest of your life. They’ll fight you. They’ll hate you. But I’ll take care of you, and I’ll put my words in your mouth. Just be my spokesman.
And that’s what he was. He said everything God told him to say--preceded by, “Thus says the Lord!” And sure enough, it was a tough life. His family rejected him; his hometown friends despised him. He endured unjust trials, painful floggings, and near-starvation. He was locked into chains and stocks and threatened with death by murderous mobs. He dictated long messages from God to one loyal friend, who read the scrolls to the people, who reported them to the king, who sliced each scroll into fuel for his fire. Dungeons were his regular lodgings, but even they were luxurious compared to the muddy cistern where he was once lowered to live in suffocating filth.
Enough to cause some discouragement, don’t you think? And he did get depressed. He longed to run off to a desolate shack in the wilderness, far away from the mocking shame of his daily life. But the word of the Lord burned in his bones and he couldn’t abandon his call. He stayed put and pressed on—for 50 years.
I think it would have been hard to be Jeremiah’s wife. When a couple’s ministry is opposed, the wife faces a double-whammy: the sting of personal rejection plus the ache of seeing someone she loves suffer. During those 5 decades, Jeremiah’s wife wouldn’t have had many pain-free days. Maybe not even a single one.
So when God advised him not to get married, He was, as always, wise. But if Jeremiah had had a wife, and I could talk to her, here’s what I’d say: look past your pain to God’s purposes. Just look at what He is doing through your husband! He is God’s chosen mouthpiece to speak truth (even when he’s afraid) to people who need to hear it. And look at what God is doing in your husband! Those tears you see (when he’s discouraged) are less self-pity than compassion. They’re the overflow of a heart of love for people. A tough exterior with a tender core: that’s a weeping prophet. That’s a man God uses.
And it’s a man He comes close to. That long-ago preacher, so bold before other humans, was humble before his Lord. The hard circumstances of his ministry squeezed sweet, sad poetry from his soul, yet right in the middle of his most profound lamentations, in confident faith he suddenly sang, “It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
If he could sing those words at that time, in that place, then when you’re asked to taste a bit of suffering you can sing them, too--even if you’re not Jeremiah the prophet, but Mrs. Jeremiah instead.
*** If you would like to receive Claudia's Monday Morning Club emails, feel free to contact her at cbarba@ipresson.com. You can also find past articles at www.ipresson.com.
Missionary Monday
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This week's theme - CookingWhat is it like cooking on your field? Do you make everything from scratch?Do you have a wide variety at your grocery store? Take some photos and link up!
Here are my two kids anxiously awaiting to try some home made soft pretzels! Next week's theme - Around your townTake us on a tour around your town! If you don't have a blog post regarding this theme, feel free to link up anyway!
This week's theme - CookingWhat is it like cooking on your field? Do you make everything from scratch?Do you have a wide variety at your grocery store? Take some photos and link up!Here are my two kids anxiously awaiting to try some home made soft pretzels! Next week's theme - Around your townTake us on a tour around your town! If you don't have a blog post regarding this theme, feel free to link up anyway!
Breakfast Time: Baked Maple Oatmeal
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Looking for something yummy for breakfast?
This is one of my new go-to favorites!
It is delicious and quite simple to throw together...what could be better than that?
Baked Maple Oatmeal
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats (do not substitute quick, instant, or steel-cut oats)
1/2 c. raw, maple, granulated, or brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon
1 c. whole milk
2 lg. eggs
2 Tbsp. maple or Golden syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, unwrap butter and place in 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan. Place the pan on the center rack of oven and let the butter melt as oven heats. (As soon as the butter is melted remove pan from oven or butter may scorch.)
Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl, pour over the dry ingredients and mix together with a sturdy spoon until everything is evenly combined and wet.
Scrape into the pan with melted butter and stir until most of the butter is incorporated, but there are little pockets of melted butter still visible at the corners.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
Serve hot with extra butter, whole milk, cream, or maple syrup!
Thank you, Rebecca!
Looking for something yummy for breakfast?This is one of my new go-to favorites!
It is delicious and quite simple to throw together...what could be better than that?
Baked Maple Oatmeal
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats (do not substitute quick, instant, or steel-cut oats)
1/2 c. raw, maple, granulated, or brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg or cinnamon
1 c. whole milk
2 lg. eggs
2 Tbsp. maple or Golden syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, unwrap butter and place in 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan. Place the pan on the center rack of oven and let the butter melt as oven heats. (As soon as the butter is melted remove pan from oven or butter may scorch.)
Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl, pour over the dry ingredients and mix together with a sturdy spoon until everything is evenly combined and wet.
Scrape into the pan with melted butter and stir until most of the butter is incorporated, but there are little pockets of melted butter still visible at the corners.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
Serve hot with extra butter, whole milk, cream, or maple syrup!
Thank you, Rebecca!
Breakfast Time: Muffins
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One of my memories growing up was waking to the smell of cinnamon muffins in the oven.
Those were extra-special days!
These muffins are quick to throw together, and you can personalize them any way you like.
Don't like cinnamon? Add fruit! Don't have any fruit? Throw in some nuts!
What ever you add, they will be tasty!
Basic Muffins
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 well-beaten egg
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. oil
Sift dry ingredients into large bowl; make well in center.
Combine egg, milk, and oil in small bowl.
Pour wet ingredients into 'well' in dry ingredients.
Stir quickly, but just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Batter will be lumpy!
Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-24 minutes.
Check with toothpick - a clean toothpick means they are done!
Butter while still hot.....and enjoy as soon as they've cooled enough not to burn your tongue!
*Add-Ins: Any extras should be stirred in just before you put batter into muffin tin.
Cinnamon, to taste {our favorite}
Dried fruit - raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries
Chopped fruit - apples, bananas
Chopped nuts - peanuts, walnuts, pecans
Chocolate chips
One of my memories growing up was waking to the smell of cinnamon muffins in the oven.
Those were extra-special days!
These muffins are quick to throw together, and you can personalize them any way you like.
Don't like cinnamon? Add fruit! Don't have any fruit? Throw in some nuts!
What ever you add, they will be tasty!
Basic Muffins
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 well-beaten egg
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. oil
Sift dry ingredients into large bowl; make well in center.
Combine egg, milk, and oil in small bowl.
Pour wet ingredients into 'well' in dry ingredients.
Stir quickly, but just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Batter will be lumpy!
Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20-24 minutes.
Check with toothpick - a clean toothpick means they are done!
Butter while still hot.....and enjoy as soon as they've cooled enough not to burn your tongue!
*Add-Ins: Any extras should be stirred in just before you put batter into muffin tin.
Cinnamon, to taste {our favorite}
Dried fruit - raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries
Chopped fruit - apples, bananas
Chopped nuts - peanuts, walnuts, pecans
Chocolate chips
31 Days Of Praying For Our Husband
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1. That he would draw close to God.
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. ~ James 4:8
2. That he would grow in wisdom.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. ~ Proverbs 4:7
3. That he would stand strong against the pull of this world and the spiritual warfare behind it.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ~ Ephesians 6:10-12
4. That he would be a strong spiritual leader.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. ~ Ephesians 6:4
5. That his faith would increase.
Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: ~ Luke 17:6
6. That he would trust God when providing for his family.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
7. That he would be free from stress.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7
8. For good health.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. ~ Proverbs 16:24
9. That he would be a Godly example at home and at work.
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12
10. That he would seek God with a pure and humble heart.
But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. ~ Deuteronomy 4:29
11. That he would have compassion for the world around him.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. ~ Colossians 3:12-14
12. That he would fulfill the responsibilities given to him such as being a husband, a father and an employee.
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. ~ Luke 12:48b
13. That he would be content with little or with much.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:7-8
14. That he would run to God in times of trouble.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ~ Psalm 91:1-2
15. That his prayer life would be strengthened.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
16. That he would understand and embrace his role as a husband.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ~ Ephesians 5:25
17. That he will be obedient to the will of God.
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. ~ James 1:22-24
18. That he would practice servant leadership as Christ demonstrated to His disciples.
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ~ John 13:4-5
19. That he would have much patience.
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:1-3
20. That he will learn to bridle his tongue.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. ~ Ephesians 4:29
21. That serving God would be his first priority in life.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. ~ Colossians 3:1
22. That God will continually transform you into the wife your husband needs.
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. ~ Titus 2:4-5
23. That he would have a heart of gratitude.
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ~ Psalm 34:1
24. That he will be self-controlled in every area of his life.
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 1:5-8
25. That he would be a man of strong character.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ~ Galatians 5:22
26. That he will hunger and thirst for the word of God.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ~ Psalm 42:1-2
27. That his faith would be sincere and genuine.
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: ~ 1 Timothy 1:5
28. That God would put a hedge of protection around your marriage.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ~ Psalm 91:1-2
29. That he will fellowship with other believers and that God would bring strong men of faith into his life.
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25
30. That he will guide and nurture the growth of his children.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6
31. That he will testify of his faith to others.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. ~ Mark 16:15
I would like to challenge myself, and the other wives out there to take the thirty-one days of October to pray specifically for our husbands. With each prayer there is an accompanying verse to meditate on and use in our prayer time.
1. That he would draw close to God.
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. ~ James 4:8
2. That he would grow in wisdom.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. ~ Proverbs 4:7
3. That he would stand strong against the pull of this world and the spiritual warfare behind it.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ~ Ephesians 6:10-12
4. That he would be a strong spiritual leader.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. ~ Ephesians 6:4
5. That his faith would increase.
Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: ~ Luke 17:6
6. That he would trust God when providing for his family.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
7. That he would be free from stress.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7
8. For good health.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. ~ Proverbs 16:24
9. That he would be a Godly example at home and at work.
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12
10. That he would seek God with a pure and humble heart.
But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. ~ Deuteronomy 4:29
11. That he would have compassion for the world around him.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. ~ Colossians 3:12-14
12. That he would fulfill the responsibilities given to him such as being a husband, a father and an employee.
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. ~ Luke 12:48b
13. That he would be content with little or with much.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:7-8
14. That he would run to God in times of trouble.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ~ Psalm 91:1-2
15. That his prayer life would be strengthened.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
16. That he would understand and embrace his role as a husband.
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ~ Ephesians 5:25
17. That he will be obedient to the will of God.
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. ~ James 1:22-24
18. That he would practice servant leadership as Christ demonstrated to His disciples.
He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ~ John 13:4-5
19. That he would have much patience.
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:1-3
20. That he will learn to bridle his tongue.
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. ~ Ephesians 4:29
21. That serving God would be his first priority in life.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. ~ Colossians 3:1
22. That God will continually transform you into the wife your husband needs.
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. ~ Titus 2:4-5
23. That he would have a heart of gratitude.
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ~ Psalm 34:1
24. That he will be self-controlled in every area of his life.
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 1:5-8
25. That he would be a man of strong character.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ~ Galatians 5:22
26. That he will hunger and thirst for the word of God.
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ~ Psalm 42:1-2
27. That his faith would be sincere and genuine.
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: ~ 1 Timothy 1:5
28. That God would put a hedge of protection around your marriage.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. ~ Psalm 91:1-2
29. That he will fellowship with other believers and that God would bring strong men of faith into his life.
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25
30. That he will guide and nurture the growth of his children.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6
31. That he will testify of his faith to others.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. ~ Mark 16:15
26 Eylül 2012 Çarşamba
Buttery Soft Pretzels
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4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup baking soda
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup kosher salt, for topping
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center; add the oil and yeast mixture. Mix and form into a dough. If the mixture is dry, add one or two tablespoons of water. Knead the dough until smooth, about 7 to 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
When risen, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and twist into a pretzel shape. Once all of the dough is all shaped, dip each pretzel into the baking soda solution and place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, until browned.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (5 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk or (powdered milk)
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated layered biscuits
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9 inch deep dish pie pan with melted butter; reserve some of the melted butter.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed vegetables and chicken; cook until vegetables are tender. Fold in soup; mix well. Pour in milk and mix until smooth; mixture should not be runny. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and spread mixture into bottom of pie pan. Separate biscuits into layers and place gently on top of mixture. Drizzle remaining butter on top of biscuit layers.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (5 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk or (powdered milk)
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated layered biscuits
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9 inch deep dish pie pan with melted butter; reserve some of the melted butter.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed vegetables and chicken; cook until vegetables are tender. Fold in soup; mix well. Pour in milk and mix until smooth; mixture should not be runny. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and spread mixture into bottom of pie pan. Separate biscuits into layers and place gently on top of mixture. Drizzle remaining butter on top of biscuit layers.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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1 broiler chicken, cut up1 qt. buttermilk2 cups self-rising flour1-1/2 tsp salt1 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup bacon drippings3/4 cup lardPlace chicken pieces in large bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and place in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
Combine flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Drain chicken and rub in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
Heat the bacon drippings and lard in a black iron skillet over medium-high heat until a small bit of flour pops when dropped into the fat. Add chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down. Cover and cook the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cover and turn chicken over. Cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is a light golden brown color.
1 broiler chicken, cut up1 qt. buttermilk2 cups self-rising flour1-1/2 tsp salt1 tsp freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup bacon drippings3/4 cup lardPlace chicken pieces in large bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and place in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.Combine flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Drain chicken and rub in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
Heat the bacon drippings and lard in a black iron skillet over medium-high heat until a small bit of flour pops when dropped into the fat. Add chicken a few pieces at a time, skin side down. Cover and cook the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove cover and turn chicken over. Cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is a light golden brown color.
Red Potato Salad
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For the salad
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
2-1/2 pounds of Red-skinned potatoes (leave skins on)
3 extra -large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
For the dressing
3/4 cup Hellmann's real mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
Fill a large saucepan half-full with water and add lemon juice and salt. Slice the potatoes 1/4 inch thick, drop them into the water, and bring to a boil high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are tender.
Transfer potatoes over cold water. Drain well and peel. Place them in a large bowl.
Place eggs in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water bring to a full boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer until eggs are hard cooked. Rinse in cold water and peel them.
Chop eggs and add potatoes. Add green onion, parsley, carrots and dill. Toss until ingredients are mixed well.
To make DRESSING: Mix all of ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon dressing over potatoes mixture, and stir until all ingredients are well coated
Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
For the salad
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
2-1/2 pounds of Red-skinned potatoes (leave skins on)
3 extra -large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
For the dressing
3/4 cup Hellmann's real mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
Fill a large saucepan half-full with water and add lemon juice and salt. Slice the potatoes 1/4 inch thick, drop them into the water, and bring to a boil high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are tender.
Transfer potatoes over cold water. Drain well and peel. Place them in a large bowl.
Place eggs in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water bring to a full boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer until eggs are hard cooked. Rinse in cold water and peel them.
Chop eggs and add potatoes. Add green onion, parsley, carrots and dill. Toss until ingredients are mixed well.
To make DRESSING: Mix all of ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon dressing over potatoes mixture, and stir until all ingredients are well coated
Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
Creamy Garlic Dressing
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Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg yolk
salt
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and egg yolk, then season to taste with salt. Whisk until well-blended and creamy. Chill dressing in refrigerator until ready to use.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg yolk
salt
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and egg yolk, then season to taste with salt. Whisk until well-blended and creamy. Chill dressing in refrigerator until ready to use.
25 Eylül 2012 Salı
Banana Chips
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Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (no bruises!)
Equipment
knife
cookie sheet
nonstick cooking spray
fork
plastic bag or covered container
Instructions
Slice the bananas into thin rounds. Spray the cookie sheet with the cooking spray. Spread the banana slices in a single layer over the cookie sheet.
Cook slices in a 150 degree oven for 2 hours with the oven door opean about 1 inch. Turn the slices over with the fork & bake for about 2 more hours.
You wiil know theor done when they are hard and you can't bend them. Store the banana chips in a plastic bag or covered container.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (no bruises!)
Equipment
knife
cookie sheet
nonstick cooking spray
fork
plastic bag or covered container
Instructions
Slice the bananas into thin rounds. Spray the cookie sheet with the cooking spray. Spread the banana slices in a single layer over the cookie sheet.
Cook slices in a 150 degree oven for 2 hours with the oven door opean about 1 inch. Turn the slices over with the fork & bake for about 2 more hours.
You wiil know theor done when they are hard and you can't bend them. Store the banana chips in a plastic bag or covered container.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
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Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes.
Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup salted peanuts
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Butter a cookie sheet. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2 quart glass bowl and microwave on high 4 minutes.
Stir in peanuts and microwave on high 3 1/2 minutes more, then stir in butter and vanilla and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda until light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely and break into pieces and serve.
Sour Dough Hot Cakes
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Serving Size: 1
Ingredients:
STARTER: Old time recipe.
1/4 package granular dry yeast
1/4 cup luke warm water
Flour
Cooking Directions:
Dissolve yeast in luke warm water. Put dissolved yeast into a bowl and
add enough flour (3/4 to 1 Cup unsifted) to make a running batter.
Place in small crock or in large jar. Do not cover tightly. Just cover
jar with a cloth or place a saucer over the top of the jar.
Put in a warm place to sour.
Each day for 5 days, add 1/2 cup luke warm water and enough flour to keep
the batter at the same consistency. You will then have a sour dough
starter.
For really good flavor, dough should be properly soured before using.
Every time you use some of the starter again add water and flour.
If you use only occasionally, you may store it in the refrigerator and
feed it every week with flour and water.
Never put any of the mixed batter into the starter. Keep it perfectly
free from fat, egg or other leavening material.
FOR HOT CAKES: 3 Well beaten eggs 1 Cup milk 2 Cups sour dough mix 1 3/4
Cups sifted flour 1 Tsp. soda 2 Tsp. baking powder 1/4 Cup sugar
Combine all ingredients.
Bake on a greased griddle.
These can be made on an ungreased griddle but in that case 1/4 Cup of
melted fat must be added.
To make thinner cake add more milk.
Bake at 370 degrees.
Serving Size: 1Ingredients:
STARTER: Old time recipe.
1/4 package granular dry yeast
1/4 cup luke warm water
Flour
Cooking Directions:
Dissolve yeast in luke warm water. Put dissolved yeast into a bowl and
add enough flour (3/4 to 1 Cup unsifted) to make a running batter.
Place in small crock or in large jar. Do not cover tightly. Just cover
jar with a cloth or place a saucer over the top of the jar.
Put in a warm place to sour.
Each day for 5 days, add 1/2 cup luke warm water and enough flour to keep
the batter at the same consistency. You will then have a sour dough
starter.
For really good flavor, dough should be properly soured before using.
Every time you use some of the starter again add water and flour.
If you use only occasionally, you may store it in the refrigerator and
feed it every week with flour and water.
Never put any of the mixed batter into the starter. Keep it perfectly
free from fat, egg or other leavening material.
FOR HOT CAKES: 3 Well beaten eggs 1 Cup milk 2 Cups sour dough mix 1 3/4
Cups sifted flour 1 Tsp. soda 2 Tsp. baking powder 1/4 Cup sugar
Combine all ingredients.
Bake on a greased griddle.
These can be made on an ungreased griddle but in that case 1/4 Cup of
melted fat must be added.
To make thinner cake add more milk.
Bake at 370 degrees.
Dutch Oven Chicken & Dumplings
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Ingredients
1 LB Boneless Chicken Tenders
1/2 Bag Carrots
1 Large Onion
6 Stalks of Celery
6 Medium Sized Potatoes
1 TSP oil
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Biscuits or Mix up 2 cups of Bisquik Mix
Equipment
Dutch Oven
Spoon for Stirring & Serving
Knife
Instructions
Cut up Chicken, Carrots, Onions, Celery.
Place Dutch oven on coals, add oil then Chicken. Cook until slightly browned.
Add Onion, Celery, Carrots and Potatoes and cup of water.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup and water to the consistancy of gravy.
Cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add biscuits to top of mixture, cook covered 20 - 25 minutes. Bisquik dropped by spoonfuls can be used in place of biscuits.
Ingredients
1 LB Boneless Chicken Tenders
1/2 Bag Carrots
1 Large Onion
6 Stalks of Celery
6 Medium Sized Potatoes
1 TSP oil
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Biscuits or Mix up 2 cups of Bisquik Mix
Equipment
Dutch Oven
Spoon for Stirring & Serving
Knife
Instructions
Cut up Chicken, Carrots, Onions, Celery.
Place Dutch oven on coals, add oil then Chicken. Cook until slightly browned.
Add Onion, Celery, Carrots and Potatoes and cup of water.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add 2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup and water to the consistancy of gravy.
Cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add biscuits to top of mixture, cook covered 20 - 25 minutes. Bisquik dropped by spoonfuls can be used in place of biscuits.
CANDY APPLES
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6 apples
6 wooden or bamboo skewers
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
6 whole cloves
1 tsp. red food coloring
cinnamon red hots candies, crushed (optional)
flaked coconut or chopped nuts
Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray, brush with vegetable oil or line with a silicone sheets.
Remove stems from apples. Insert a skewer into each apple through the stem end.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar with the water and cream of tartar. Add lemon juice, cloves and crushed cinnamon red hots (if using).
Add red food coloring. Boil the mixture, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 310°F on a candy thermometer or until the sugar mixture reaches the hard crack stage.
Remove saucepan from heat. Dip apples into the syrup, turning to coat. If a coconut or nut coating is wanted, roll the apples in the coating while still warm.
Leave the apples on the cookie sheet to cool.
6 apples
6 wooden or bamboo skewers
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
6 whole cloves
1 tsp. red food coloring
cinnamon red hots candies, crushed (optional)
flaked coconut or chopped nuts
Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray, brush with vegetable oil or line with a silicone sheets.
Remove stems from apples. Insert a skewer into each apple through the stem end.
In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar with the water and cream of tartar. Add lemon juice, cloves and crushed cinnamon red hots (if using).
Add red food coloring. Boil the mixture, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 310°F on a candy thermometer or until the sugar mixture reaches the hard crack stage.
Remove saucepan from heat. Dip apples into the syrup, turning to coat. If a coconut or nut coating is wanted, roll the apples in the coating while still warm.
Leave the apples on the cookie sheet to cool.
23 Eylül 2012 Pazar
Missionary Monday ~ Pets
I hope you enjoyed "A Day in the Life of..." last week. I hope to make that a monthly feature, but I need your help! Please write about a typical day in your life and email it to us at baptistmissionarywomen @ hotmail.com (no spaces). The purpose for Missionary Monday is to allow you to link up your blog so that others can stop by and read about your life on the field. I chose a weekly theme, but if you don't have a post to go with that theme, feel free to link up your blog. If you have a weekly theme idea, please leave a comment.Also, I'd love for you to share one of our buttons (there on the right) on your blog so others know where to find us. Thanks! This week's theme: Pets
Next week's theme: Cooking
Taquitos, or Something Yummy to Make with Those Tortillas
Since we started with Mexican food a few weeks ago, we might as well finish it off right!Today I have two well-loved recipes for you. Both of them use those yummy tortillas you've got.
One is sweet and one is savory, and both are delicious!
First up, the savory....
Taquitos
1 Tbsp. oil, plus more for brushing on taquitos
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. salsa, plus more for dipping (need a salsa recipe?)
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
10 flour tortillas
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the beef and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, and the salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Top each tortilla with a few spoonfuls of meat mixture and sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef. Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. (If they are having trouble staying rolled, use a toothpick to hold them together.) Brush the taquitos lightly with oil, then bake them until the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8-12 minutes. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa.
And now for the sweet......
Cinnamon Crisps
4 Tbsp. butter
6 flour tortillas
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Melt the butter in a large baking sheet in the oven, about 2 minutes. Place the tortillas in the baking pan (they may overlap a bit), turning each once to coat both sides with butter.
Stir together the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle the mixtures evenly over the tortillas. Bake the tortillas until golden and puffed in spots, about 7 minutes. Serve them warm.
And definitely eat them with vanilla ice cream!!! (Just a helpful suggestion!)
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He had been set apart to serve the Lord before he was born. Just as his ministry was beginning, God warned this 20-something novice preacher that his work would be 2/3 negative (uprooting, smashing, destroying, overturning) and only 1/3 positive (building up, planting). Prepare yourself, God said, because it’s going to be hard. Kings, priests, and ordinary folks will be furious with you every day for the rest of your life. They’ll fight you. They’ll hate you. But I’ll take care of you, and I’ll put my words in your mouth. Just be my spokesman.
And that’s what he was. He said everything God told him to say--preceded by, “Thus says the Lord!” And sure enough, it was a tough life. His family rejected him; his hometown friends despised him. He endured unjust trials, painful floggings, and near-starvation. He was locked into chains and stocks and threatened with death by murderous mobs. He dictated long messages from God to one loyal friend, who read the scrolls to the people, who reported them to the king, who sliced each scroll into fuel for his fire. Dungeons were his regular lodgings, but even they were luxurious compared to the muddy cistern where he was once lowered to live in suffocating filth.
Enough to cause some discouragement, don’t you think? And he did get depressed. He longed to run off to a desolate shack in the wilderness, far away from the mocking shame of his daily life. But the word of the Lord burned in his bones and he couldn’t abandon his call. He stayed put and pressed on—for 50 years.
I think it would have been hard to be Jeremiah’s wife. When a couple’s ministry is opposed, the wife faces a double-whammy: the sting of personal rejection plus the ache of seeing someone she loves suffer. During those 5 decades, Jeremiah’s wife wouldn’t have had many pain-free days. Maybe not even a single one.
So when God advised him not to get married, He was, as always, wise. But if Jeremiah had had a wife, and I could talk to her, here’s what I’d say: look past your pain to God’s purposes. Just look at what He is doing through your husband! He is God’s chosen mouthpiece to speak truth (even when he’s afraid) to people who need to hear it. And look at what God is doing in your husband! Those tears you see (when he’s discouraged) are less self-pity than compassion. They’re the overflow of a heart of love for people. A tough exterior with a tender core: that’s a weeping prophet. That’s a man God uses.
And it’s a man He comes close to. That long-ago preacher, so bold before other humans, was humble before his Lord. The hard circumstances of his ministry squeezed sweet, sad poetry from his soul, yet right in the middle of his most profound lamentations, in confident faith he suddenly sang, “It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
If he could sing those words at that time, in that place, then when you’re asked to taste a bit of suffering you can sing them, too--even if you’re not Jeremiah the prophet, but Mrs. Jeremiah instead.
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Missionary Monday
This week's theme - CookingWhat is it like cooking on your field? Do you make everything from scratch?Do you have a wide variety at your grocery store? Take some photos and link up!Here are my two kids anxiously awaiting to try some home made soft pretzels! Next week's theme - Around your townTake us on a tour around your town! If you don't have a blog post regarding this theme, feel free to link up anyway!
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