Photo: Dreamstime I love to hike. It’s one of those activities that feeds my soul.
Raisin-Nut Wheat Bread
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serve hot or cold for a tasty treat. Makes a great breakfast spread with peanut butter. 3 C whole wheat flour 1/3 c all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 12 oz vanilla soy milk 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 C raisins or dried cranberries 1/2 C chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 375°.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Delicious stuffed peppers will grace your table and delight palates. 6 bell peppers 6 green onions,sliced 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 eggs 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tbsp milk 1 1/2 C cottage cheese 2 pkgs Golden George Washington Seasoning 3 slices dry bread crumbs Optional home made sauce: 1/4 C chopped onion 1/4 C green pepper 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 C tomato puree 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp basil Saute onions and green peppers in olive oil, then add rest of ingredients
I Am Not Ashamed
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime Last week my chaplain friend had to show me the new cross in her chapel. Someone had donated an impressive five-foot mounted cross for the front of the room. It certainly provides a focal point for all entering that quiet space
The Missing Mother
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime I just finished watching a predictable Hallmark movie. However, this one brought me to tears after a touching scene with a mother and daughter. Suddenly I was very aware of the missing mother in my own life
Fake Fire
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Dreamstime A few years ago when I was visiting my brother, I admired his electric fireplace. It looked very realistic and gave off some pleasant warmth for the living room.
What About Tomorrow?
May 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Hemera It’s kind of strange how Jesus didn’t have much to say about tomorrow. What He did say is that we shouldn’t worry about it. “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow
Slovenian Christmas Bread (Potika)
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Start a new tradition at Christmas or any other special occasion by making this delicious dairy free bread! Dough: 3 C whole wheat flour (white winter wheat) 1/2 C pastry flour 1 1/2 C unbleached white flour 1/3 C honey 1 tsp salt 1/4 C softened margarine or grape seed oil prepared EnerG Egg Replacer to equal 2 eggs 1 C lukewarm soy milk (vanilla flavor) Filling : 1 pkg of graham cracker crumbs 2 tsp vanilla 3 C walnuts 1/2 C pecans 3 Tbsp milled cane sugar or maple syrup 3-4 Tbsp carob powder Silk Creamer, enough to moisten to desired consistency 2 tsp lemon rind, finely grated raisins, optional In a large bowl, sift together the flours, and salt. With the finger tips work the soft margarine or oil into the flour mixture. Add the prepared egg replacer (well beaten until foamy), and 1 cup of lukewarm soy milk with honey dissolved in it and mix well.
Swedish Krem (Grape Pudding)
April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This pudding would make a gorgeous purple presentation in parfait glasses. Could be topped with whipped topping of choice. 1- 12 oz can frozen grape juice concentrate with 2 cans of water Scant 1/2 C minute tapioca (corn starch may be substituted) Soften tapioca in reconstituted grape juice for 5 minutes.
