Thursday, June 6, 2013
Corn Salsa
Corn salsa is easy to make and it's great for at-home burrito bowls. Just cut the corn off two cobs, add a minced jalapeno, some garlic, and juice of one lime and some cilantro - salt to taste - and there you have it. It's so delicious. Add a red onion too, if you like!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Battered Fries
A lot of restaurants now serve battered fries, which are yummy. So here's a recipe to try for your pleasure! Try different dips such as dill, chipotle Ranch, or even gravy!
He's Not Like That
Proverbs 3 talks of the discipline of the Lord, our Father.
My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord
Or loathe His reproof,
For whom the Lord loves He reproves,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Or loathe His reproof,
For whom the Lord loves He reproves,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Earthly fathers sometimes discipline us out of anger, and
they hurt us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We see the anger in their faces and we cower
in fear.
However, we are told in this verse to not reject it when the
Lord disciplines us or to hate it when he corrects us. Remember, He’s not like our earthly fathers.
Look at the end of the verse.
He delights in us. We bring him joy.
So when he corrects and disciplines us it’s because He loves us.
This is a hard pill to swallow, to take the Lord’s discipline
and know that He’s never displeased with us, and that He doesn’t discipline us
because we’ve been “bad” and deserve a spanking. That’s not who God is.
God does discipline and correct, but His purposes are always
to restore and to instruct us in the paths of life.
A good father disciplines his children, always. Otherwise, they grow up to be adult
brats. And that’s not pretty.
If you’re in a place of discipline right now, listen well,
and receive the instruction with a grateful heart. Put away the fears of your childhood and step
into the peace of your relationship with a Father who loves you so much that He
sings over you with joy.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Summer on the Wrist
I was given a tamarind bracelet made in another country recently, and i found a different style on line - great for your summer beach or outdoor wear!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Little doggies
Today I bought scottie dog shortbread cookies at the grocery store - as a treat - and they are so good. Have you tried them? They are low in calories, sweet and buttery, and cute in a bowl!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Weekend Trip!
For the locals (or if you want to visit Central Texas):
Many ask me from time to time to share our weekend adventures, to give them ideas of places to go and things to see - so here it is in my Pinch tonight!
San Antonio - start here in the Hilton by SeaWorld. It's a very fine hotel with reasonable rates and out back is an awesome pool area, with fire pits and lots of chairs for you and whoever joins you on the trip! Inside is a fine restaurant, with a piano and a fireplace, where you can be entertained and experience some great ambience.
The next morning drive on down to Boerne, Texas and shop the town. There are some cute stores there, with great finds - we found a wrought iron light fixture. Have lunch at Soda Pops - the burgers and fried pickles are delicious - and opt for a chocolate shake from the sugar shack next door. Dine on the patio or inside on a stool and people-watch while you eat.
Head on down to Kerrville and visit the Sculpture Prayer Garden atop a hill that overlooks the valley below. I was skeptical about this at first, but after visiting I see these folks are serious about getting the Good News out to all who stop by - and how could that be a bad thing? We looked at this work in progress, and enjoyed the sculptures, the huge open cross, the rocks with prayers written on them, and the free bibles under a tent, where music was being played. It was glorious up there - where we prayed for miracles for our friends who need them.
We had popcorn and candy at the movies there in Kerrville at their Rio Cinema. It wasn't anything special, but it was fun going to the movies in another town, in another place.
We stayed the night in a Best Western Sunday House - simple and clean - and affordable! They had a free breakfast the next morning - across the parking lot - choice of three plates. It was delicious.
Kerrville has a park called Louise Hays, and we stopped to walk on the beautiful trails by the river, and then through part of the town. We drove on to another camping park, to see if we might want to come again and rent pedal boats, canoes or kayaks.
I was anxiously awaiting our next stop - just outside of Fredericksburg - and I was not disappointed. I had read about it was excited. We had lunch at the Airport Diner, by the Hangar Hotel. What fun we had! This hotel is decorated with memorabilia from the 40's, and beside it sits the cutest diner with booths by windows where patrons can watch small planes come and go. After we ate, we went on the observation deck where big wooden chairs await those who want to watch some more - and we did!
On to Fredericksburg, we stopped to visit Dooley's 5-10-25 (but it's closed on Sundays!). We walked around the town with all of the others "tourists" who visit there daily for all the things to do in this central Texas town.
We took some back roads home, and would have stopped at a peach stand but due to the crazy weather this spring - there were none. Or so we were told.
What a fun weekend - can't wait to get on the road again...
Many ask me from time to time to share our weekend adventures, to give them ideas of places to go and things to see - so here it is in my Pinch tonight!
San Antonio - start here in the Hilton by SeaWorld. It's a very fine hotel with reasonable rates and out back is an awesome pool area, with fire pits and lots of chairs for you and whoever joins you on the trip! Inside is a fine restaurant, with a piano and a fireplace, where you can be entertained and experience some great ambience.
The next morning drive on down to Boerne, Texas and shop the town. There are some cute stores there, with great finds - we found a wrought iron light fixture. Have lunch at Soda Pops - the burgers and fried pickles are delicious - and opt for a chocolate shake from the sugar shack next door. Dine on the patio or inside on a stool and people-watch while you eat.
Head on down to Kerrville and visit the Sculpture Prayer Garden atop a hill that overlooks the valley below. I was skeptical about this at first, but after visiting I see these folks are serious about getting the Good News out to all who stop by - and how could that be a bad thing? We looked at this work in progress, and enjoyed the sculptures, the huge open cross, the rocks with prayers written on them, and the free bibles under a tent, where music was being played. It was glorious up there - where we prayed for miracles for our friends who need them.
We had popcorn and candy at the movies there in Kerrville at their Rio Cinema. It wasn't anything special, but it was fun going to the movies in another town, in another place.
We stayed the night in a Best Western Sunday House - simple and clean - and affordable! They had a free breakfast the next morning - across the parking lot - choice of three plates. It was delicious.
Kerrville has a park called Louise Hays, and we stopped to walk on the beautiful trails by the river, and then through part of the town. We drove on to another camping park, to see if we might want to come again and rent pedal boats, canoes or kayaks.
I was anxiously awaiting our next stop - just outside of Fredericksburg - and I was not disappointed. I had read about it was excited. We had lunch at the Airport Diner, by the Hangar Hotel. What fun we had! This hotel is decorated with memorabilia from the 40's, and beside it sits the cutest diner with booths by windows where patrons can watch small planes come and go. After we ate, we went on the observation deck where big wooden chairs await those who want to watch some more - and we did!
On to Fredericksburg, we stopped to visit Dooley's 5-10-25 (but it's closed on Sundays!). We walked around the town with all of the others "tourists" who visit there daily for all the things to do in this central Texas town.
We took some back roads home, and would have stopped at a peach stand but due to the crazy weather this spring - there were none. Or so we were told.
What a fun weekend - can't wait to get on the road again...
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Pickles with a Kick!
Tasted these today in a small town in Texas - and loved them! They're sort of dill with a sweet kick - so I bought a big jar! You can order them on line! Fickle Pickles!
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