WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2015
Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 7:50 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Teddy Bear Day. A Teddy Bear is a special friend to children all over the world. He's cuddly. He makes you feel secure in an otherwise insecure world. He's lovable. Your Teddy Bear is both a companion and a comforter. And, he's not afraid of the dark. He'll keep you safe.
The Teddy Bear is named after President Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and has become an iconic children's toy, celebrated in story, song and film.
Teddy bears don't need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.
Unknown
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Bears need people. People need bears.
Pam Brown
Teddy bears always remind me of something comforting and fall is a time for comfort too, so today I’’m making one of my favorite comfort foods, homemade applesauce. I usually peal my apples before cooking them but decided this time I’m going to leave the pealing on.
I found these directions for Crockpot No Peal Applesauce
What you need:
Apples: This recipe used approximately 20-25 apples. The crockpot was so full that the lid would hardly close.
Liquid: 1/4 part lemon juice, 3/4 parts water or apple juice. For 20 apples you want 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups apple juice or water. Reduce liquid if using less apples.
A crockpot
A knife, cutting board and potato masher. Blender is optional.
Optional: flavor such as vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange rind
Step 1: Wash your apples
Step 2: Quarter and core your apples
Step 3: Add liquid. 1/2 a cup of lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups of apple cider, apple juice or water. At this point you can also add cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, orange or lemon rind or whatever other flavors you would like to add. Put crockpot on low and set for 4 hours.
Step 4: After the apples have been cooking for 4 hours mash and squish up all those lovely apples. The apples will look solid, but stick your masher in there and they with turn into squishy appley goodness. If your sauce is too liquidy leave to cook longer, if you like the consistency you can either use an immersion blender, food processor or blender to blend up the sauce to grind up the peels. If you prefer you could also remove the peels or leave the peels in for extra texture.
Step 5: Once applesauce has cooled put it in plastic containers or mason jars to store. Mason jars being stored in the fridge can be filled to the top. Mason jars being frozen should only be filled 2/3 of the way to the top.
Serve either warm or cold. Warmed and topped with brown sugar and cinnamon is my personal favorite.
Of course my applesauce will be on a much smaller scale because I only want some for now, I’m not planning on putting any in the freezer, but that might just be a project for later on.
They keep promising some cooler weather is coming our way! We’ll see!
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday! Have a beary happy day !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
O God, I thank You for this day of life
for eyes to see the sky
for ears to hear the birds
for feet to walk amidst the trees
for hands to pick the flowers from the earth
for a sense of smell to breathe in the sweet perfumes of nature
for a mind to think about and appreciate the magic of everyday miracles
for a spirit to swell in joy at Your mighty presence everywhere.
Author Unknown
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
3112. for Teddy Bears, always cute and cuddly
3113. for homemade applesauce, yum
3114. for my crockpot, it does get a lot of use
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 !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
A bear teaches us that if the heart is true, it doesn't matter much if an ear drops off.
Helen Exley
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
That applesauce sounds so delicious!!! It is always neat to have a teddy bear or two around the house; always good to snuggle with them :)
betty
Oh, I love teddy bears...I used to make them when I crafted. They are always so sweet.
Love the recipe, too. I'm making an apple crisp this afternoon. Yum....can't wait to start some baking.
Hope your day is blessed.
Barb
That applesauce sounds good!
Guess what! My son and his girlfriend visited his grandparents in England, and when they left, they put a Teddy Bear on his grandmother's bed along with a note of love!
I love your last quote Pam! I also love teddy bears. I had one I carried with me most of my life, but lost once when we moved. I was really sad about that. Your apple sauce looks great. I never thought of doing it with unpeeled apples. I have been playing catch up this morning. I always love all of your posts. You really do share some really special thoughts, quotes, ideas, recipes, etc. You are a real treasure Pam and a bright spot in the blogosphere! xxoo
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