ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH, 2020
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.
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Life is a special occasion!!
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Today is Chop Suey Day which is a dish that is now a staple on many Chinese restaurant menus across the country. But no one really knows where this Chinese- Anerican dish originated from. Some say that Chinese immigrants created the dish after arriving in America, while others insist it is traditional Chinese.
Chop Suey is a dish made with a hodgepodge of ingredients like egg, meat and vegetables. In fact the name chop suey comes from a cantonese word meaning odds and ends. The dish is traditionally served with rice or noodles to soak up all the delicious flavors.
Today support your local restaurant and order some delicious chop suey to celebrate. Enjoy!
If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Chop Suey: The Chinese American version of a leftover casserole.
For Years the only Chinese food I had came from a can. We’d serve it over rice noodles along with a side of white rice with cinnamon, sugar and butter. Chinese restaurants were rare and we didn’t frequent them even when they could be found. Every meal used to be made at home. Eating out was only for very special occasions. Just like the only pizza we had came out of a box that we made ourselves.
This dish wasn’t really chop suey at all. but was chicken chou mein. Chop suey became my nickname for this chinese dish. I still keep some in the cupboard for when I need a tatse of Chinese but it’s not the healthiest thing as it contains a lot of salt.
On the menu for today is a dish I’ll be making to enjoy all weekend.
Pineapple BBQ Chicken in Foil Packs
4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 c. pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper, diced
salt and pepper to taste
for the sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, your choice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1 Jalapeno sliced, optional
2 tbsp. fresh lemon
1 tsp. oregano
Chopped cilantro to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, Lay four 12 by 12 squares of foil out on work surface. Place pineapple chunks, and bell peppers in the middle of each piece of foil. Season with salt and pepper, then top each with a chicken breast. Season to taste.
In a bowl, combine bbq sauce, olive oil , paprika and minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and jalopeno,,if desired. Divide the sauce over each chicken breast. and sprinkle with chopped cilantro..
Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables to close off the pack. Seal the ends together so the pack stays closed.
Transfer packs to a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. When chicken is done, carefully open the foil packs, drizzle with more sauce and broil for one to two minuets to crisp up the chicken.
Serve immediately, garnished with more cilantro. Enjoy!
I’ll be having mine with a baked potato and a side of cole slaw.
I’ll also be making macaroni salad today which would also be a good side dish to have with the chicken, but it’s actually for a party I’m going to tomorrow to celebrate Mr. Wonderful’s birthday. His actual birthday is the 31st, so I’ll be showing party pictures then.
Today is also a celebration of DS#1’s birthday. It’s one I could never forget. I don’t think any mother ever forgets the birth of their first child. He was very wanted and very loved. We named him Matthew because that name means a gift from God. And that he was to all him who knew him. He never had anything but friends as far as I know, everyone loved him.
So I'll be lighting a candle in his honor today and remember all the happy times we had together.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
I could talk food all day. I love good food.
Tom Brady
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
8417.for DS#1 it’s his birthday today
8418, for Mr Wonderful, his party is tomorrow
8419 for sweet memories of days gone by
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
Life, is like a Chop Suey
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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