For Saturday, November 14th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 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.

37  DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:16 am

 Sunset: 5:09 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Pickle Day which has been a popular food for thousands of years  In 2030 B.C. cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley.  There they were the first preserved and eaten as pickles . 

In ancient Egypt, people cunsumed pickles for their nutritional value and because they were thought to enhance beauty.  Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her full diet of pickles.  Centuries later, Napoleon believed that pickles offered health benefits for his armies, so he offered a huge cash prize to anyone who was able to preserve them safely.

Today we honor the culinary history of pickles.  This versatile vegetable can be enjoyed as a condiment, snack or side dish.  Stock up on your favorite kind of pickles and celebrate today !

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

There are two great days in a person’s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.

William Barclay

I love pickles and for years they’ve been on my table as part of a meal.  They are also good on sandwiches too. But for today, no pickles are on the menu.  I’ll be cooking for the weekend.  Well actually I’m not having dinner at home, but going to the party for my granddaughters, but Sunday dinner will be done and ready just to heat up tomorrow. I’m fixing: 

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich with Carmalized Onions

3 to 4 lb round roast, trimmed

1 tbsp.garlic, minced

1 Tsp. rosemary

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 to 3 14. oz cans of beef broth 

1 tsp. Worcesthershire sauce

10 whole peppercorns

1 bay leaf

1 onion, cut into chunks

for the Caramelized Onions:

1/2 tablespoon olive oil

3 onions, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp. salt

For the peppers:

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced into strips

1 green bell pepper , cored, seeded and sliced into strips

For the sandwich:

Provolone or Mozzarella slices 

whole wheat baguettes or rolls, cut into 2 oz. pieces

In a small bowl mix garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.  Rub the spice mixture onto all sides of the roast, then place in the slow cooker .  Pour the broth onto the side of the roast then top with onions.

Add the Worestershire sauce, peppercorns and bay leaf to the broth. Cover and cook until the meat flakes easily apart with a fork.  about 9 to 12 hours depending on he size of your roast.

An hour before the meat is done, prepare the onions and peppers.In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and salt and cook until golden, stirring often, reducing heat as needed if onions are burning or browning too quickly, 30 to 35 minutes The onions should turn golden and the flavor should be sweet.

Transfer to serving bowl, then add the peppers to the skillet and cook stirring often, about 10 minutes.Remove the meat from the slow cooker to a cutting  board and shred with a fork or slice with a knife.

Strain the broth through a sieve then place in a gravy separator to remove any fat.  Pour 1/4 cup of broth into small  individual ramekins to serve.  

Preheat oven to broil.  Split the bread open and top with 2 ounces of beef, top with onions, peppers and cheese.  Place on a plate for serving with broth for dipping.

The pictures today are from their party last year, I hope to have new pictures to show tomorrow!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

God gave us the gift of life, it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

Voltaire

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

8645 for a party to go to 

8646 for slow cooker dinners, juicy and delicious 

8647.for face masks and hand soap to keep us safe

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

Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember.  It’s all about the memories.

Buddy Valastro 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma