THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Things taste better outdoors. And if it’s a forbidden thing, so much the better.
Franny Billingsley
I got to celebrate yesterday evening with this grandson. Something I rarely get to do, as so many of the grands live far away. We had a delicious dinner and a yummy birthday cake too. I’m just so thankful, I have a few that do live close by.
As I have an enclosed patio, I often eat out there. It has screens on the windows, so no bugs get in. So I will definitely be celebrating today. My large family used to go on a lot of picnics at our local parks. It was free and there was plenty of room for the kids to play. They were some of my favorite times.
Today is the day I plan a new menu for the week ahead so I can do my grocery shopping from that. It’s a way to get only what I need.
Monday-Turkey Apple Brie Sandwiches
Wednesday- Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Casserole
Friday-Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Weekend - Sheetpan Chicken Cutlets with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
On the menu for today is:
Apple Topped Ham Steak
Makes 8 servings
4 fully cooked boneless ham steaks
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups apple juice
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 green apples, thinly sliced
2 red apples, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 Tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. pepper
In a large skillet coated with cooking spray brown ham steaks over medium heat. Remove and keep warm.
In same skillet, saute onion until tender, stir in apple juice and mustard, bring to a boil. Add apples. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender
Combine water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into apple juice mixture. Bring to a boil and cook and stir. Stir in sage and pepper. Return steaks to skillet, heat through.
I only have red apples so I’ll be using what I have on hand. This is a quick weeknight dinner and is very easy to make.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday !
There are few things so pleasant as a picnic lunch eaten in perfect comfort.
W. Somerset Maugham
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,570. For our Mr. Wonderful, it’s his birthday !
10,571. for a list to go shopping with
10,572. for a mostly sunny day to get out and about
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 EMT’s.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
You bring your own weather to the picnic.
Harlan Coben
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
