For Saturday, June 26th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH, 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.

88 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:56 am

 Sunset: 9:06 pm

Once again I find myself unable to upload the pictures I'd like to share today.  Sorry no new pictures to show.

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Chocolate Pudding Day, which honors  a dessert that can be traced all the way back to the 17th century. During that time, a pudding was actually a very moist cake similar to modern day bread pudding or plum pudding.  

The sweet and creamy confection we know and love today emerged in the mid 19th century when English chemist named Alfred Bird developed and egg free custard powder.  The remarkable invention make it easy to produce a delicious pudding with the perfect consistency.  Today pudding is a popular dessert all over the world.

To celebrate today, make your own chocolate pudding for dessert tonight.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Dessert is a necessity of life.

Adrienne Posey

There is no doubt that I love chocolate and I love desserts so I will definitely be celebrating today.  I think I have some packages of the instant variety, if not I know how to mix up my own.

Pudding is a quick and easy dessert and I made it often when the babes were all home.  They loved it topped with some whipped cream.

It’s Saturday and my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu besides dessert is:

Creamy Florentine Chicken

Makes 4 servings

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced

1 tsp salt, divided

1/2 tsp pepper, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

2 large cloves garlic, minced’

1/2 cup apple juice

1 lb. baby spinach

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tsp cornstarch

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.  Add to the pan and cook, turning once , until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Reduce heat to medium.  Add remaining tablespoon of oil , shallots and garlic to the pan.  Cook stirring until fragrant.  Add juice, scaping up any browned bits .  Add spinach in batches and cook stirring often, until wilted. Whisk cream, cornstarch, and remaining salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Stir into the spinach and cook until thickened.  Serve with the chicken.

I’’m cheating today and using a box of frozen creamed spinach I happen to have in the freezer.  Also the original recipe called for dry white wine and not apple juice, but I rarely have wine on hand so apple juice is a good substitute.

I’ll be having this with a side of wild rice and berry vinaigrette tomatoes and some crusty bread to dip in that creamy sauce.

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

Charles M. Schultz

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

9303.for desserts, they are a necessity to me

9304. for the weekend to relax and enjoy 

9305. for leftovers, which means no cooking tomorrow .

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

Absolutely eat dessert first.  The thing you that you want to do the most, do that.

Josh Whedon

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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