For Monday, March 25th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

March 25TH, 2013

88 DAYS TILL SUMMER

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's MONDAY

INTERNATIONAL WAFFLE DAY

Waffle Day is a day that you can waffle on issues and decisions. And, it certainly is a day to eat waffles.

For a very fast family breakfast why not try waffles. Kids just love the crispy waffle squares and they love to fill the holes with sweet syrup and butter. This is a great meal to serve with a tall cold glass of milk or a nice hot cup of coffee.

Waffles are great for breakfast, brunch or as a dessert for lunch so have some fun and have a waffle party.  You do it just like you would if you were having a ice cream party. Line up bowls of topping, fruits and treats for the top of the waffles and let everyone put on top what they like best. Things like nuts, sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, whip cream, candy sprinckles, chocolate syrup, caramel syrup, candied walnuts, ice cream, chocolate chips etc. You get the idea.

This holiday originated in Sweden. It is called Våffeldagen. The holiday coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation. This day was also considered the start of spring in Sweden and Europe.  It became a custom for Swedish families to celebrate the two events by making waffles on this day.

Interesting that waffles are a way to celebrate Spring.  I guess I'll have to make some waffles today!

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

As it is a food holiday today, I thought you might enjoy a recipe for quick and easy waffles.

Canola or other natural oil for brushing waffle iron
2 C all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 T sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 C milk, add a little more if necessary
2 eggs
4 T butter

 1 tsp vanilla extract
Brush waffle iron lightly with oil and preheat.

Combine dry ingredients. Mix together milk and eggs. Stir in butter and vanilla. You can melt the butter in the microwave in the bowl you would be mixing the wet ingredients, then whisk in the eggs then the milk and vanilla., Stir the wet into the dry ingredients. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little milk.  You'll see in the picture that the batter will be lumpy.

Cook in the waffle iron as you normally cook waffles. Enjoy!

I hope your Monday is off to a great start.  Have a good week everyone!

PRIORITY FOR TODAY:

PROSPER

Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and prosperity.

Proverbs 8:18

COUNTING MY GIFTS

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts.

I’ll be sharing them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day,

390. for my sandwich maker which also doubles as a waffle iron

391. for maple syrup, mmmmmm good

392. for customs and traditions around the world, they give us many more reasons to celebrate

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma