For Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 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.

18 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:36 am

 Sunset: 4:59 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Fritters Day which honors those delicious fried cakes filled with fruit or meat.  They can be served as a snack, side dish, dessert or even the main course.

There is actually not much difference between fritter bater and pancake batter.  They are both made with the same ingredients.  Its only once fruit or meat is dipped into the raw batter and then fried that it becomes a fritter.

The first historical record of fritters dates back to 1665 when Samuel Pepys, an Englishman who served as a member of Parliament during the English Restoration period, noted in his diary that he would be enjoying some fritters before Lent.  

To celebrate today, try making your own tasty fritters to enjoy.  

 December is National Egg Nog Month and National Fruit Cake Month

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I love corn fritters which are easy to make by adding some corn to your batter.  I like them for breakfast but they would also be a good side dish to have with today’s dinner which will be:

Grilled Tri-tip Sandwiches with Homemade BBQ Sauce 

1/4 cup shallot diced

3 tbs bourbon

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 cup cocoa cola

1 tbsp. soy sauce

2 tsp bbq rub

2  1./2 lbs. tri tip 

2 tsp. yellow mustard

2 tbsp. bbq rub

In medium size pot, add the shallots and cook until soft.  Pour in bourbon and cook until reduced by almost half.  Add the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, cola and soy sauce and stir.  

Simmer covered on low for about 20 minutes and then transfer to a blender.  blend on low just to break down any shallot pieces there might still be. Transfer to a jar.  Rub the tri tip with mustard and then sprinkle with the bbq rub. 

Place the trip tip onto the hottest part of the grill and sear for 5 minutes.  Turn the tri tip over and repeat .  Move the tri tip slightly away from direct heat and cook for another 20 minutes turning over periodically.  

With about 5 minutes to go, start brushing the meat with the bbq sauce on both sides.  Do this a few times.Once the meat is ready, transfer to a plate and cover with foil, let rest for 10 minutes.  Slice the tri tip across the grain into thin slices and serve with extra sauce on the side. 

A good substitute for bourbon in recipes is vanilla extract.  I happened to have that but didn’t have any coke so I added  beef broth instead. 

I served my grilled tri tip on small slider buns, but you can add it to meany things like salads or just eat as is with some extra sauce on the side.

The pictures today are of the view from my porch yesterday when I looked out there was nothing but snow and more snow.  Matter of fact it was plastered on the windows.We wound up with a good foot of snow with some drifts that were even higher. It was  a heavy wet snow.  Thankfully a couple of young men came along looking for a snow shoveling job and they got they driveway cleared for me.  It was well worth the $20 they wanted to do the job.

I hope you all have a;WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

It’s hard to remember that you are a cherished spiritual being when you’re burping up apple fritters and Cheetos.

Anne Lemott

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

8699. for fritters, a delicious side dish, or main dish 

8700. for help shoveling snow

8701. for a party cloudy day giving away to sunshine by afternoon.

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

Days one mindlessly fritters away are the best days.

Marty Rubin

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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