For Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 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

47 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;30 am

   Sunset:  8;36   

pm

  

  

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Zucchini Day which celebrates a versatile green vegetable and all the delicious dishes we can make with it.

The common zucchini is a close relative of the cucumber and melon.  It is a type of squash that comes from Italy, In fact the name zucchini comes from the word zucchinio, which means small squash in Italian.  The largest zucchini on record was 69.5 inches long and weighed 65 pounds. It probably wouldn’t have tasted very good though.  For the best flavor always choose a small or medium sized zucchini .

To celebrate today, plan a dinner menu full of this heathy vegetable.  Grill it, bake it into bread or add it to a salad.  Bon Appitit!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The trouble is, you cannot grow just one zucchini, minutes after you plant a single seed, hundreds of zucchini will barge out of the ground and sprawl around the garden, menacing the other vegetables.  At night you will be able to hear the ground quake as more and more zucchini erupt.

Dave Barry 

I usually keep zucchini on hand as a lot of my recipes use it in them.  I even have some in the freezer.  Lately I’ve been looking for zucchini noodles which have lower carbs than regular noodles. For some reason the store I go to hasn’t had them for awhile.  

It’s my day to make up a new menu for the week ahead to do my grocery shopping from:

Monday - Chipotle Shredded Beef

Wednesday -Bow Ties with Sausage and Asparagus 

Friday - Broiled Cod 

Weekend - Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops

On the menu for today is:

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Casserole

Makes 4 servings

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 cup chopped onion 

1 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 Tbsp flour

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

2 cups milk

3 cups whole wheat noodles

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

3/4 cup thawed frozen peas

1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Heat 2Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cook stirring until softened.  Add carrots and celery; cook stirring until almost softened , about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with flour and pepper.  Cook, stirring until coated .  Increase heat to medium high and add milk. Cook, stirring until thickened and bubbling.   Remove from heat and stir in noodles, chicken and peas. Transfer to a 8 inch square baking dish .

Combine breadcrumbs and the rest of the  oil, sprinkle over the top. Bake until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

l hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday! 

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

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

11,554. for zucchini, a heathy vegetable 

11,555 for a quick and easy dinner tonight 

11,556. for a new menu, thanks to recipes shared by Eating well and Taste of Home 

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

Vegetables are a must on a diet.  I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.

Jim Davis 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma