Just got home from work, an Executive Board Meeting for Pilot Club, followed by a meeting with a committee from church! Tomorrow I have a Red Cross board meeting, Wednesday is church again - all of this was preceded with an all day Pilot Club Fall Council in Longview on Saturday, and a funeral for a precious lady on Sunday that I would not have wanted to miss but seiously- I want Jon Carole, Travis and Michelle time!!!
I am ready for the weather to stay cooler and me have time to start cooking again! I have some great ideas and great recipes! At a Pampered Chef meeting, a dish was prepared using chicken, Julienne carrots, and PC's Ginger-Wasabi Sauce. IT was delicious and I now have the sauce and the Julienne Peeler! I am ready to cook!!! Also don't you think it is time to cook FALL! Pumpkins, apples, sweet potatoes, Pecans, and simmered cider! My new Southern Living is full of delicious sounding recipes and adorable pumpkins! Can't wait to try some pumpkin decorating.
Here is one of the first recipes I plan to make:
PECAN PUMPKIN BREAD
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1 cup Canola oil
4 large eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
Stir together flour and next four ingredients in a large bowl, and make a well in center of mixture. Whisk together pumpkin, next two ingredients, and 2/3 cup water; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Stir in pecans. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 9 X 5 inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool completely (about 1 hour). Makes 2 loaves.
That recipe can also be used to make Sticky-Bun Pumpkin Muffins - but you will need to buy the October 2011 Southern Living to get the directions for that!!!
FOUR BOYFRIENDS -
(Not what you think)
Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends.
She loved the fourth boyfriend the most and adorned him
with rich robes and treated him to the finest of
delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.
She also loved the third boyfriend very much and was always
showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she
feared that one day he would leave her for another.
She also loved her second boyfriend. He was her confidant
and was always kind, considerate and patient with her.
Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in
him, and he would help her get through the difficult times.
The girls first boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had
made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and
kingdom. However, she did not love the first boyfriend .
Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of
him.
One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short.
She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, "I now
have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, will I be
a alone."
Thus, she asked the fourth boyfriend, "I loved you the
most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered
great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow
me and keep me company?" "No way!", replied the fourth
boyfriend, and he walked away without another word.
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.
The sad girl then asked the third boyfriend, "I loved you
all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and
keep me company?" "No!, replied the third boyfriend.
"Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry
someone else!" Her heart sank and turned cold .....
She then asked the second boyfriend, "I have always turned
to you for help and you've always been there for me. When
I die, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!," replied the
second boyfriend. "At the very most, I can only walk with
you to your grave."
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the
girl was devastated ......
Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you
no matter where you go." The girl looked up, and there was
her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered
from malnutrition and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the girl said, "I should have taken much
better care of you when I had the chance!"
In truth, you have four boyfriends in your lives:
Your fourth boyfriend is your body! No matter how much
time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will
leave you when you die.
Your third boyfriend is your possessions, status , and
wealth. When you die, it will all go to others.
Your second boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter
how much they have been there for you, the furthest they
can stay by you is up to the grave.
And your first boyfriend is your soul. Often neglected in
pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.
However, your soul is the only thing that will follow you
wherever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now,
for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the
throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.
In essence, it's the REAL you......
Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you
to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.
Pass this on to someone you care about - I just did.
Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means
you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. PRAISE
HIM!
I thought this was a great reminder and decided to share it with you - my loyal readers. May God bless each of you - and you in turn, bless someone else.
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