Ohhhh! I have probably never worked as hard at a project as I have these last two days. It was like it was growing faster than I worked. This is the second day - and today I spent about about 11 hours on it -- straight -- did not go shopping, did not cook - even forgot to put in eye drops until late -- I cannot believe that one small drawer had as many recipes - sometimes 3 copies of same recipe - in it! They are all cut - trimmed - and glued to pretty paper now -- and I have at least 2 or 3 notebooks!!! Found something fun for you to try!! OMLET IN A BAG - Fun to try at a brunch or early morning get-to-gether!
1) Have guests write their names on a quart size freezer bag with permanant marker.
2) Butter or spray Pam on the inside of the bag.
3) Crack two eggs (large or extra large) into the bag -- just two -- shake to combine them.
4) Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green peppers, tomatoes, hash browns, salsa, etc., whatever you like in an omlet.
5) Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake.
6) Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.
7) Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes -- You can usually cook 6 to 8 omlets in a large pot. For more - have two pots of boiling water!
8) Open the bags and the omlet will roll out easily.
9) Be prepared for everyone to be amazed.
10) Nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake; everyone gets involved in the process and a great conversation piece.
11) Ps - This is also great to make ahead and freeze - when ready to use just pot in boiling water just until thawed and warm the way you like it - or even nuke it. No fry pan to clean and no dishes to wash!
12) Who is not to love this????
Well - what did you do good for someone else today? I think my cleaning out this drawer is being good to Travis - but I also stopped and petted my 3 sweet dogs several times during the day - even though Lexie pulled so hard I fell when I had them out to do their thing!! I read the neatest article by Paul Powell today. He is really a neat man - he is on our board at the bank and is funny, sweet, and very nice. His words are something that all of us should live by. The story is about a young man he met at the door where he was preaching and the young man said he was so honored to meet Mr. Powell. He responded, "NO I am honored to meet you. I'm an old man and you young men are the hope of the future. You must take up the banner and carry it forward." Not to be outdone, the young man replied, "We can't take it up until you turn it loose." Mr. Powell went on to say "The truth is all of us, young and old alike need to take up the banner of Christ and carry it forward in today's world. And, no matter how old we are we don't need to turn it loose. faithfulness to the end is always the call of Christ. I hope you'll stay with it and never turn loose!" What a lesson for all of us in just a few sentences!!!
I promised you a recipe last night that I promise will be some of the very best chili you've ever eaten - it is called REAL TEXAS CHILI
3 lbs. ground meat (lean)
1 cup flour
2 Tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
Work the above ingredients together until all the flour is worked into meat. Saute slowly in large heavy pan until meat begins to change color - then add:
2 Medium chopped onions
3 Tablespoons minced garlic
Allow to cook until done but not brown. Stir frequently.
Then add 2 QUARTS HOT WATER and simmer 1 hour.
Then add:
4 Tablespoons paprika
6 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons cvumin
2 small cans tomato sauce
Simmer for 1 hour, stirring often. Add more salt, pepper or some tabasco to taste. Best when made 24 hours before serving. For thicker chili use a little less water.
Yes - definitely more trouble than opening a tub of Sam's chili -- but so much heathier and oh so much better taste! Makes a lot but it freezes great! Get out a tub for hot dogs - make enchiladas -- just eat frito pie!!! ENJOY!!!
Well - no soap boxes to get on tonight -- just hoping you plan to be in church tomorrow. The devil is really working on me - letting me know how ugly and strange I look with one eye not covered with a little make up and I really should just stay in and "take it easy" tomorrow. Wouldn't he just love that - but wouldn't God be disappointed -- so get ready folks -- don't laugh and make fun - but I will be there because I know that is God's Will. I pray His Will also includes a good night's rest for all of you this evening and that I see you tomorrow!
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