THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Sweets to the Sweet!
William Shakespeare
I grew up living near Cleveland so this holiday has always been part of my life. DDH used to take me to dinner on Sweetest Day. Which is one of the sweetest things he could have done. We didn’t go out much and I was the one usually cooking dinner.
I’ll definitely be celebrating today and am sending out sweet thoughts to all of you. You are not forgotten and you mean the world to me.
I have lots of sweet treats around my house right now as I’m getting ready for trick or treat night.
It’s my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
makes 8 servings
1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots cut into 1 inch lengths
1 onion coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3Tbsp flour
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 Tbsp. canola oil
1 can, 14.5 oz, diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can, 14.5 oz, beef broth
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp, dried thyme
1/2 tsp, browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme
Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery in a slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat, turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil. Place over vegetables.
Combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and if desired , browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. If desired sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Stew is a good warm meal to have when it’s cold outside. And it is very good heated over again. I will have to cut this recipe in half today as it’s only me here to eat it.
It will only be mid 50’s here today, but I shouldn’t complain, as next week we’ll be in the 40’s. BrrChill !
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!
How beautiful a day can be
When kindness touches it !
George Elliston
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,705 for all my sweeties !
10,706. for kindness, it always works
10,707. for a good warm stew when its cold out
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 ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
The best portion of a good man’s life, His little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love.
William Wordsworth
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
5 comments:
Happy Sweetest Day! Kindness never fails.
Your DDH sounds like he was very thoughtful.
Aside from my Keurig coffee maker, I think the slow cooker is my favorite appliance! It's just about stew season here in central Alabama ... yay!
I love beef stew! And my favorite candy is Peanut Butter M & M's.
SUPER SATURDAY to YOU! enjoy, V.
We have never heard of the Sweetest Day, but it sure sounds like a great idea. I smiled about your husband taking you out to eat, and it being SWEET. YES there was a time eating out, was very special....
Love this entry, SWEET.
Sherry & jack down here.
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