ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2017
1 DAY UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:33 am
Sunset: 7:40 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano Day. On this date for centuries, the swallows of San Juan Capistrano Mission in California traditionally return from their winter migration to Argentina. The swallows' return heralds arrival of Spring.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Spring is the time of plans and projects.
Leo Tolstoy
The very first picture today is of sea gulls flying in the sky, not swallows. LOL. The rest are a hodgepodge of the flowers that used to bloom at the old house in the spring. So far here at the new house, I don’t see any signs of Spring at all. There is still of lot of leaves and acorns on the ground that need to be cleaned up.
There’s only one more day until Spring officially begins, but the weather here looks like it’s arrived. For the week ahead we’ll be seeing temps warming up and more rain that not.
After church this morning, the work of cleaning out the old house will resume it seems. DD, DS#5 and #6 have volunteered to help finish it all up. I’m glad to see the end of this stage of moving. I wouldn’t have been able to have done it at all without the help of those in my family and friends that pitched in. I owe you all a debt of gratitude.
Spring is about to start and my new beginnings are too. Life will be different than it was. While I’m thankful for all the years behind me, I’m also looking forward to what may come.
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
Today is Poultry Day which celebrates chicken, turkey and other birds we commonly consume. Chicken and turkey are lower in fats, and cholesterol than other meats, making it better for your health.
It’s no secret that the Sunday Dinner is close to my heart. It represents family and friends like no other meal can.
Easy Roast Chicken One Pan Sunday Dinner
1 Whole Chicken
3 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1 bunch Fresh Thyme
1 head Garlic, Cut In Half Crosswise
2 tbsp.Butter, Softened
1 Lemon, Cut In Half
4 Medium Red Potatoes, Quartered
3 Medium Carrots Peeled And Cut Into 2 Inch Chunks
2 Medium Onions, Quartered
2 tbsp. Flour
1 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken giblets. Place whole roaster on plastic or dishwasher-safe cutting board. Season cavity with salt and black pepper. Stuff cavity with thyme and garlic. Rub chicken with softened butter. Squeeze juice of lemon over chicken, then place lemon halves inside cavity. Tuck wings under chicken to keep from burning.
Place chicken on rack in large roasting pan. Roast 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce heat to 350°F. Baste chicken with pan juices, then add potatoes, carrots and onions to pan. Continue roasting chicken, basting every 20 minutes, until juices run clear, legs move easily when wiggled and meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F. This will take about 2 1/2 to 3 hours for a 5 to 7 pound Whole Roaster.
Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter and let rest 10 minutes while you make gravy. Pour fat and juices from pan into small bowl or fat separator. Place pan directly on burner over medium high heat. Whisk about 2 tablespoons of fat back into pan. Add flour and whisk about 2 minutes. Whisk in chicken stock, and any juices from roast chicken. Bring to boil, scraping any browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook until gravy has thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Carve chicken onto platter with carrots, onions and potatoes. Garnish with roasted garlic, lemon and fresh thyme sprigs if desired. Pour gravy into gravy boat and serve alongside roast chicken.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.
Bern Williams
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4741. for signs that Spring is almost here
4742. for Sunday Dinner
4743. for each morning, even when it’s cloudy. I’m thankful for another day.
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
One swallow does not make a spring; neither does one fine day.
Aristotle
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
That chicken dinner looks delicious! It will be a good feeling to have the old house cleared out and finally empty. A feeling of accomplishment and a closure of that season. And then on to really settling in with what comes next at your new place!
Betty
So glad to 'hear' the optimism in your voice, Ma! Yes, you're certainly blessed to have your daughter and her brothers ready and willing. :)
We're having chicken for supper, too ... but I hope Tom will BBQ. Already, it's a struggle keeping the inside temps down.
It is 90* here in Kansas today. Feels more like summer than spring! Happy you have all the cleaning behind you. Now on to all the unpacking!!
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