For Monday, August 24th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2015

30 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:47 am

Sunset:  8:16 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

It’s National Waffle Day! On this day in 1869, a man named Cornelius Swartwout received the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron. Waffles are a delightful breakfast food and can be paired with almost any topping. Butter and maple syrup, fruit and whipped cream, a big scoop of ice cream, or even a helping of fried chicken—the choice is yours!

Did you know that the first waffles originated in Ancient Greece? It’s true! The Greeks would cook flat cakes called obelios between two metal pans held over a fire. Today, all you need is a waffle iron and a yummy recipe for waffle batter.

To celebrate National Waffle Day, cook up some homemade waffles and have breakfast for dinner tonight! Enjoy!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Happiness is waffles and syrup !

With fall right around the corner I found a delicious waffle recipe using pumpkin. I haven’t tried it yet, but plan to do so soon.

Pumpkin Bacon Cheddar Waffles

Makes: 12

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree, homemade or store-bought
4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
6 cooked slices of bacon, finely chopped

Topping Ideas:
Sliced peaches
Maple syrup
Fried eggs
Shredded cheese
Freshly cracked black pepper

 Preheat the waffle iron.  In a large mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a smaller bowl beat the eggs, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, and melted butter and beat well. Then, fold this mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir in the cheese and chopped bacon.

 Cook waffles until light golden brown according to your waffle maker’s instructions. As the waffles come off the maker let them cool slightly. Then add your topping of choice and enjoy.

As hard as I try, I cannot get myself in a mindset for fall.  It just doesn’t seem possible summer will be over soon.  Labor Day weekend, I will be doing some fall decorating here at my house, but I know my heart won’t be in it at all. Thankfully fall colors are so warm and welcoming that they can’t help but make you happy.

This is the week of our County Fair and I love the waffles that you find at the stands there.  Maybe, with any luck at all, I’ll be able to enjoy one !

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Waffles are just pancakes with syrup traps

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Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3064.  for waffles, they are great to have for breakfast as well as for dinner

3065. for beautiful end of summer days

3066. for fall colors always warm and welcoming too

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

You should eat a waffle! You can't be sad if you eat a waffle!

Lauren Myracle

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma