For Friday, July `14th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, JULY 14TH, 2023

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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

73 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;07 am

   Sunset:  9:01  

pm

                                         Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Bastille Day which celebrates a national holiday in France.  It is quite similar to the our Independence Day in the US.

The Bastille was a stronghold built in Paris in the 14th century.  In fact the word, bastille means fortress in French.  During his reign, Louis XVI used the structure as a symbol of his power.  In 1789, riotours stormed the Bastille and proceeded to demolish it.  It was an act of rebellion and marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

Traditionally the French celebrate Bastille Day and their independence with parties, parades and festivals.

To celebrate today, uncork a bottle of French wine or order dinner at your favorite French Restaurant. 

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

In France, cooking is a series art form and a national sport.

Julia Child

I don’t know of any French resturarants in our area, so I googled it and found out there is one in Vermilion, Ohio, A town about 1/2 hour west of where I live.  They serve dishes like Lobster Bisque, French onion soup and Lobster Ravioli. It looks to be an expensive place to eat.  I have had French Onion Soup before and love it, so maybe that will be how I celebrate today, but I also make good French toast, and that could also be a possibility.  I’ve never had authentic French food or cooked much of it either.  Although they say there is some French in my ancestry, so maybe I should explore it more.

I also found A different restaurant going East,  near Cleveland was called Crepes in the City and sounds more my speed.  They serve all different kinds of crepes.  I have had them and love them, but have never made them. They are like a thin pancake.  I remember my Hungarian sister in law making crepes and they were delicious! 

I looked for a recipe in my Hungarian cookbook and found one, 

The word for the Hungarian pancake is plascsinta.

 

Crepe Suzettes

1 cup flour

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 cup milk

3 eggs

Butter for frying.

Beat eggs with mixer, add 1/2 the milk and mix slowly. Add flour and sugar with the  remainder of milk until smooth.  Pour just enough batter to cover bottom of pan .  To make batter spread more easily, add a little more milk. Cakes should be very thin. They brown quickly and should be lightly browned on both sides, using a spatula or knife for turning. You fill these with toppings of your choice. Sometimes it was fruit and nuts other times it was a sweetened cottage cheese mixture and topped with fruit.

I had almost forgotten these and am glad to have found the recipe.  Today’s pictures are of the different kitchens in my family.

I hope you all have a have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

I still feel that French cooking is the most important in the world, one of the few that has rules.  If you follow the rules, you can do pretty well.

Julia Child 

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

11,476. for French cooking, it’s delicious

11,477.for old recipes to share 

11,478. for new resturants to explore 

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The main ingredient for all good home cooking is love, cooking is love, the love you feel for those you are cooking for. 

Sohia Lauren 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma