ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2016
40 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:29 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Happy Anniversary to DS#6 and his wife today!
May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!
May love you have for each other only increase as the years go by.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.
Paul Sweeney
This anniversary is another one of my long distance celebrations. As usual the card went out in the mail. Truly I don’t have many that I get to celebrate in person. We’ve had 3 birthdays and this anniversary and so far this month, I only got to be there for one of them. Still I celebrate because of the love I have in my heart. There are still a few more August birthdays coming up too and I’m hoping I’ll be there for at least one of them. August seems the busiest month of the year as far a special family days to celebrate goes.
Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life. Happiness is fuller, memories are fresher, commitment is stronger, even anger is felt more strongly, but passes away more quickly.
Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid. It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences, new ways of expressing a love that is deeper than life.
When two people pledge their love and care for each other in marriage, they create a spirit unique unto themselves, which binds them closer than any spoken or written words.
Marriage is a promise made in the hearts of two people who love each other and the potential of marriage requires a lifetime to fulfill.
Today is also International Left Handers Day and Middle Child Day, both of which I have in my family. We honor them and appreciate them today too.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Filet Mignon Day!
There's only one way to celebrate this all important holiday, and that's with a perfect filet mignon recipe
Filet Mignon Steak Sandwich With Caramelized Onions
serves 4
3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
sea salt to season onions, plus 1 tsp for steak
1 lb filet mignon, cut into 4 medallions, about 1 1/2 inches thick
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3 oz cheese, thinly sliced Monterey Jack and or mozzarella
1/2 cup beef stock
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 large baguette, cut into 4 sandwich size pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 Tbs oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions. Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are deeply caramelized, about 25 minutes.
Divide 1 tsp sea salt and 1 1/2 tsp sugar among the steaks by sprinkling it evenly on both sides of each medallion. Press on it with your hands so it stays there.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 Tbs oil. When the oil is hot, place the steak medallions in the pan and let them sear for 2 1/2 minutes. Then, flip them over for another 2 1/2 minutes.
When the onions are done cooking, lay the cheese on top of the hot onions in the pan and let it melt.
In a small pot, heat the stock and the vinegar and let it boil for about 3 minutes.
Place the bread without slicing the pieces open, into the oven to toast just until slightly crispy, about 3 minutes.
Slice the breads open most of the way through, so that the top and the bottom are still hinged together. Scoop out the excess inner bread from the top section of each roll. Lay a whole steak medallion on the bottom of each bread section.
Top with onions and cheese. Drizzle the insides of the tops of the rolls with the a jus. Close the sandwiches, grab a bunch of napkins, and enjoy!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.
Andre Maurois
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4129. for DS#6 and his wife, it’s their anniversary today
4130. for all the special and unique people I have in my family, especially the left handers and middle children
4131. for a steak and cheese sandwich, yum!
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
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
Mignon McLaughlin
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Happy Anniversary to DDS#6 and his wife! Marriage is a wonderful commitment and you are right, Ma, it takes a lifetime to fulfill marriage and all its promises make on the wedding day. I like that fillet mignon sandwich, uniquely different.
betty
Yes, Happy Anniversary to your loved ones! So cute how your grandson looks like his momma and his sister's the spitting image of her daddy!
Filet isn't a favorite cut of beef, but the thought of enjoying it on a sandwich with caramelized onions has my mouth watering ... despite my having just finished breakfast!
Happy Saturday from your 'leftie' friend in the desert! :)
They look so happy! Best wishes and good things ahead!
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