For Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2016

24 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:12 am

Sunset:  6:13 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is a holiday with a crunch. It’s National Tortilla Chip Day! One might even suggest that it is a corny holiday. Just a few decades ago, Americans seldom ate Corn Chips and Salsa. It's popularity has grown immensely. Today is a tribute to that rising popularity of one of America's favorite munchies.

Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with a handful of crunchy, tasty corn chips and your favorite salsa or dip.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Keep Calm and Snack On

They say that the Doritos brand is the first toasted tortilla chip launched nationally in the U.S. And they are probably the first I ever had.  I do love tortilla chips and salsa, but I also like Tortilla Cinnamon Crips.  I’ve never made my own but have had them store bought.  I found this recipe for them to try out and hope to do so soon.

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8  flour tortillas, 8 inch size
6 tablespoons butter, melted
In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon, set aside. Brush tortillas with melted butter. Cut each into 8 wedges. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon mixture over. Bake in preheated 400 degrees oven for 5 minutes. Can be made ahead and keep in air tight container.

And this salsa sounds like the perfect dip to go with them.

Apple Pie Salsa

4 medium Granny Smith apples, diced

2 tsp lemon juice

 1 cup light brown sugar

2 Tbsp butter

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

1 Tbsp cornstarch

2 tsp vanilla

½ cup whipped cream

In large sauté pan, combine apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 

Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Stir in cornstarch. Cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat. Top with whipped cream. 

This is best served warm

I love to have a crunchy snack and I do have a sweet tooth so this sounds like the perfect combination to me!

It’s supposed to be a rainy day here, but I hope to get out and about anyway.  I have errands to do.  I guess it’s a day to make my own sunshine !

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

People who love to eat are always the best people

Julia Child

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

3619. for tortillas, anyway you fix them, they’re good

3620. for apples, using them in salsa sounds delicious

3621.  for rain today, snow is supposed to come tomorrow

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

Bigger snacks mean bigger slacks. 

Author unknown. 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma