ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2016
29 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 5:03 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Happy Birthday to our Cutie Patootie today !
May the dear Lord Bless you today and always!
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Goodbyes always make my throat hurt … I need more hellos.
Charles Schulz
I did get to celebrate this little granddaughters birthday when I went to the party a couple weeks ago. She and her sister both have November birthdays so they celebrated together. Still today is her special day so I’m hoping she has a really great birthday! This day 3 years ago she said Hello to this world.
Today is World Hello Day which promotes world peace. The theme of this day is, Greet ten people for peace. It is really easy to participate in World Hello Day. Simply, say hello to people today. And, voice your concern for world peace.
Peace be with you all !
I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week. Happy Monday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Stuffing Day!
Just in time for Thanksgiving!
Bacon and Apple Stuffing
1 tablespoon unsalted butter for the baking dish
12 cups unseasoned dry bread cubes
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice
3 large stalks celery, chopped
2/3 cup minced parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced sage leaves
1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups turkey or chicken stock or broth, or additional as necessary
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
Place the bread in a very large bowl. Over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the bread in the bowl.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet, reserving the remaining drippings. Place the skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions and cook, about 5 minutes stirring frequently, until soft and lightly browned. Sprinkle the sugar over the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onions turn golden. Transfer the onions to the bread in the bowl.
Return the pan to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings and swirl to coat the pan. Add the apples and celery and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan, until softened. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add this mixture to the bread cubes and stir to combine. Add the stock or broth to the bowl, and mix well. Place the stuffing in the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and crusty.
If you have room in your oven, bake the stuffing for the last hour while the turkey is roasting, checking it occasionally and adding more stock if the stuffing seems dry. Otherwise, bake it beforehand, refrigerate it and reheat it once the turkey is out, adding additional stock or broth if necessary.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Faith, family and friends are not the desserts that follow the big meal of success; they are the success.
Mark Sanborn
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4429. for our Cutie Patootie, it’s her birthday today!
4430. for bread, stuffing is good
4431.for apples, good and good for you 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
Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.
Anthony Brandt
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
Happy birthday to Cutie Patootie! I liked that recipe for the stuffing!
Betty
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men.
Happy birthday to the sweet 3 year old! xx
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