ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR MONDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2021
The moments 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.
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 8:05 pm
Life is a special occasion!
Hallmark
Today is a Happy Birthday to our # 1
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless you today and always!
Happy Birthday to you♥
Today is also National Grilled Cheese Day which a day to honor the grilled cheese which is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world.
The Ancient Romans were the first civilization to make a cooked bread and cheese sandwich, but many cultures have invented their own take on this ancient dish. In France people enjoy Croque Monsieure, a grilled ham and cheese and toast, the bread toasted separately before combining them. The classic American grilled cheese sandwich emerged in the 1920’s when inexpensive cheese and affordable sliced bread became available. It is now a staple in cafes, diners, and school cafeterias across the country.
To celebrate today, enjoy a grilled cheese cooked your favorite way and served with a side of tomato soup.
April is also National Grilled Cheese Month
If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Comfort food is the food that makes us feel good — satisfied, calm, cared for and carefree. It’s food that fills us up emotionally and physically. Finding comfort is food is basic human experience.
Ellie Krieger
Number 1 is my fist grandchild. She is also the first of my grandchildren to get married and even though I rarely see her, she is always in my thoughts and prayers. As usual, I’m sending out birthday wishes and lots of love. I’ll be lighting my birthday candle and thinking about her today.
Today would have also been my mother’s birthday which makes it impossible to forget #1’s birthday. So it’s a double celebration for me.
Grilled Cheese and tomato soup are one of my favorite meals. They really do go good together, but they are not on my menu for today. Instead I will be fixing
One Pot Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
Makes 4 servings
8 oz. whole wheat rotini
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
6 cups baby kale or baby spinach
1/2 cup slivered basil
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Combine pasta, water, broth, tomatoes oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large pot.
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, reduce heat to medium, stirring often, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in Kale or Spinach and cook stirring often until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in basil. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
I’ll be having this with a side salad and some bread sticks
This makes a simple fast and easy week night dinner.
It looks like a nice week ahead, a cooler one than last, we’ll see some April showers, but also have some sun! More normal for Ohio this time of year.
I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week. Happy Monday!!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body, it’s truly love.
Glada De Lauentils
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
9077. for comfort food, grill cheese is good
9078. for one pot quick and easy dinners
9079. for a new week, a fresh start
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
All food starting with p is comfort food, pasta, potato chips pretzels peanut butter, pastrami, pizza, pastry.
Sara Peretsky
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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3 comments:
Happy Birthday blessings to your #1 ... and mother in Heaven!
Just like I loved hamburgers, my mother's favorite sandwich was grilled cheese. (I wasn't such a fan until I tried something made with Gruyere instead of American cheese.) Lucky, we've such a myriad of choices nowadays.
Happy birthday to #1 and your mama above too! Your dinner sounds delicious. Have a fantastic week Ma!
Happy ☺ Birthday 🎂
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