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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Coffee, Carrots or Eggs???
A wonderful friend of mine posted this and I really like it and it's message... I don't drink coffee, but I want to be coffee!
CARROTS, EGGS AND COFFEE
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil.
In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did, and noted that they were soft.
The mother then asked the daughter to take the egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee.
The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.
The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter.
"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, ... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.
When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
~ Author Unknown ~
May we all be COFFEE!!! :)
CARROTS, EGGS AND COFFEE
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil.
In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did, and noted that they were soft.
The mother then asked the daughter to take the egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee.
The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.
The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" she asked her daughter.
"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, ... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.
When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
~ Author Unknown ~
May we all be COFFEE!!! :)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Monte Cristo Casserole...
Anyone who knows me at all knows that I miss my favorite sandwich from Bennigan's, the monte cristo... I have never found another sandwich quite as good. I found this little treasure and I can't wait to make it!!! I got this off of a blog~ realmomkitchen.com
Today’s breakfast dish really could be considered a dinner dish too. It is a casserole version of a monte cristo sandwich. I found the original recipe from a fellow member of I website I am a member of, pinchingyourpennies.com. The recipe said it comes from pampered chef. Below is my adaptation of the original recipe.
The thing that I loved about this recipe is that you used frozen French toast to make it. I loved how it turned out. Because you use the French toast, the individual pieces remain intact but are glued together by the egg mixture. This casserole is also very firm which is different from other similar recipes that use regular bread to make a baked French toast casserole. We loved this one! It is a delicious twist on the sweet and savory flavors found in a monte cristo sandwich.
Monte Cristo Casserole
* 2 packages (12.5 ounces each) frozen French toast slices, thawed
* 1 cup milk
* 6 eggs
* 1 cup of thick sliced deli baked ham, diced
* 1 cup thick sliced deli roast turkey, diced
* 8 ounces or 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
* 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
* powdered sugar
* 24 oz container of frozen strawberries slices, thawed and drained (see note below)
* 1/2 cup strawberry jam or ice cream topping (I used my homemade freezer jam)
1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut the slices of thawed French toast into 3/4 inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
3. In a large bowl, place half of the French toast cubes. Pour half of the egg mixture over the cubes and toss gently with a spoon or spatula. Toss until cubes are well coated.
4. Place the coated French toast cubes in a 9 x 13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
5. Next layer half of the ham, turkey, parsley and cheese on the coated French toast cubes.
6. Using your same large bowl, toss together the remaining French toast cube and egg mixture to coat. Place the coated French toast cubes in an even layer in the baking dish followed by layers of the remaining ham, turkey, parsley, and cheese.
7. While the casserole bakes, combine the sliced strawberries with the jam or ice cream topping.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set in center. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes.
9. Cut into 8-12 squares. Sprinkle the top of each square with a dusting of powdered sugar followed by a spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
Note: 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries can be used in place of the frozen strawberries
Today’s breakfast dish really could be considered a dinner dish too. It is a casserole version of a monte cristo sandwich. I found the original recipe from a fellow member of I website I am a member of, pinchingyourpennies.com. The recipe said it comes from pampered chef. Below is my adaptation of the original recipe.
The thing that I loved about this recipe is that you used frozen French toast to make it. I loved how it turned out. Because you use the French toast, the individual pieces remain intact but are glued together by the egg mixture. This casserole is also very firm which is different from other similar recipes that use regular bread to make a baked French toast casserole. We loved this one! It is a delicious twist on the sweet and savory flavors found in a monte cristo sandwich.
Monte Cristo Casserole
* 2 packages (12.5 ounces each) frozen French toast slices, thawed
* 1 cup milk
* 6 eggs
* 1 cup of thick sliced deli baked ham, diced
* 1 cup thick sliced deli roast turkey, diced
* 8 ounces or 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
* 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
* powdered sugar
* 24 oz container of frozen strawberries slices, thawed and drained (see note below)
* 1/2 cup strawberry jam or ice cream topping (I used my homemade freezer jam)
1. Preheat oven to 375. Cut the slices of thawed French toast into 3/4 inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
3. In a large bowl, place half of the French toast cubes. Pour half of the egg mixture over the cubes and toss gently with a spoon or spatula. Toss until cubes are well coated.
4. Place the coated French toast cubes in a 9 x 13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
5. Next layer half of the ham, turkey, parsley and cheese on the coated French toast cubes.
6. Using your same large bowl, toss together the remaining French toast cube and egg mixture to coat. Place the coated French toast cubes in an even layer in the baking dish followed by layers of the remaining ham, turkey, parsley, and cheese.
7. While the casserole bakes, combine the sliced strawberries with the jam or ice cream topping.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set in center. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes.
9. Cut into 8-12 squares. Sprinkle the top of each square with a dusting of powdered sugar followed by a spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
Note: 2 cups of fresh sliced strawberries can be used in place of the frozen strawberries
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Chicken Enchilada Soup
I am giving this a try today! Jana says it is soooo yummy! It's quite chilly, it should be 63 degrees today! haha brrrrrrr... love to all my Utah and Kentucky family in the SNOW!!! Eat soup!
Chicken Enchilada Soup:
2 cans (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (green or red, red was best)
2 cups milk
3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
...9 oz. of cooked chicken -shredded or strips- flavored in 1 package of taco seasoning
3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
(I also like sour cream and avocado to top, really endless possibilities!)
Mix all ingredients except tortilla chips in crock pot on low all afternoon. Stir every so often. Serve individual bowls with tortilla chips on top for dinner. This tastes similar to what Chili's restaurant serves. Enjoy
(P.S. another little note: Jana also cooks this in a pot on the stove not the crock pot... I love a good simmering soup though...)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
What will you give this Christmas?
This story reminded me once again of the amazing people on this earth that give so selflessly of their time and talents in the service of their fellowmen. How grateful I am to be blessed with health and strength and the ability to serve others, particularly remembering the example of the Savior and his service and sacrifice to all mankind. I would encourage everyone this Christmas season to follow his example and remember that . . . “There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ.”
—President Thomas S. Monson
I love this talk by Dieter F Uchtdorf . . .
Can We See the Christ?
One night a grandfather was reading a story to his four-year-old granddaughter when she looked up and said, “Grandpa, look at the stars!” The older man smiled kindly and said, “We’re indoors, honey. There are no stars here.” But the child insisted, “You have stars in your room! Look!”
The grandfather looked up and, to his surprise, noticed that the ceiling was peppered with a metallic glitter. It was invisible most of the time, but when the light struck the glitter a certain way, it did indeed look like a field of stars. It took the eyes of a child to see them, but there they were. And from that moment on, when the grandfather walked into this room and looked up, he could see what he had not been able to see before.
We are entering another wonderful Christmas season filled with music and lights, parties and presents. But of all people, we as members of the church that bears the Savior’s name need to look beyond the facade of the season and see the sublime truth and beauty of this time of year.
I wonder how many in Bethlehem knew that right there, close to them, the Savior had been born? The Son of God, the long-awaited and promised Messiah—He was in their midst!
Do you remember what the angel told the shepherds? “Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” And they said to themselves, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass” (Luke 2:11, 15).
Like the shepherds of old, we need to say in our hearts, “Let us see this thing which is come to pass.” We need to desire it in our hearts. Let us see the Holy One of Israel in the manger, in the temple, on the mount, and on the cross. Like the shepherds, let us glorify and praise God for these tidings of great joy!
Sometimes the most difficult things to see are those that have been right in front of us all along. Like the grandfather who failed to see the stars on the ceiling, we sometimes cannot see that which is in plain sight.
We who have heard the glorious message of the coming of the Son of God, we who have taken upon us His name and have covenanted to walk in His path as His disciples—we must not fail to open our hearts and minds and truly see Him.
The Christmas season is wonderful in many ways. It is a season of charitable acts of kindness and brotherly love. It is a season of being more reflective about our own lives and about the many blessings that are ours. It is a season of forgiving and being forgiven. It is a season to enjoy the music and lights, parties and presents. But the glitter of the season should never dim our sight and prevent us from truly seeing the Prince of Peace in His majesty. Let us all make this year’s Christmas season a time of rejoicing and celebration, a time when we acknowledge the miracle that our Almighty God sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world!
—President Thomas S. Monson
I love this talk by Dieter F Uchtdorf . . .
Can We See the Christ?
One night a grandfather was reading a story to his four-year-old granddaughter when she looked up and said, “Grandpa, look at the stars!” The older man smiled kindly and said, “We’re indoors, honey. There are no stars here.” But the child insisted, “You have stars in your room! Look!”
The grandfather looked up and, to his surprise, noticed that the ceiling was peppered with a metallic glitter. It was invisible most of the time, but when the light struck the glitter a certain way, it did indeed look like a field of stars. It took the eyes of a child to see them, but there they were. And from that moment on, when the grandfather walked into this room and looked up, he could see what he had not been able to see before.
We are entering another wonderful Christmas season filled with music and lights, parties and presents. But of all people, we as members of the church that bears the Savior’s name need to look beyond the facade of the season and see the sublime truth and beauty of this time of year.
I wonder how many in Bethlehem knew that right there, close to them, the Savior had been born? The Son of God, the long-awaited and promised Messiah—He was in their midst!
Do you remember what the angel told the shepherds? “Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” And they said to themselves, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass” (Luke 2:11, 15).
Like the shepherds of old, we need to say in our hearts, “Let us see this thing which is come to pass.” We need to desire it in our hearts. Let us see the Holy One of Israel in the manger, in the temple, on the mount, and on the cross. Like the shepherds, let us glorify and praise God for these tidings of great joy!
Sometimes the most difficult things to see are those that have been right in front of us all along. Like the grandfather who failed to see the stars on the ceiling, we sometimes cannot see that which is in plain sight.
We who have heard the glorious message of the coming of the Son of God, we who have taken upon us His name and have covenanted to walk in His path as His disciples—we must not fail to open our hearts and minds and truly see Him.
The Christmas season is wonderful in many ways. It is a season of charitable acts of kindness and brotherly love. It is a season of being more reflective about our own lives and about the many blessings that are ours. It is a season of forgiving and being forgiven. It is a season to enjoy the music and lights, parties and presents. But the glitter of the season should never dim our sight and prevent us from truly seeing the Prince of Peace in His majesty. Let us all make this year’s Christmas season a time of rejoicing and celebration, a time when we acknowledge the miracle that our Almighty God sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem the world!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Red Velvet Trifle.... isn't it pretty?
I saw this today and think it is a must have! I can't wait to make it!!! Maybe for my Croin's graduation party this Saturday?!
RED VELVET CAKE TRIFLE
www.RecipeGirl.com
CAKE:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce red food coloring (use 2 ounces if you desire a deeper red color)
SYRUP:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
THE REST:
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
One (8-ounce) tub mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
sliced almonds- about 1 cup
shaved dark chocolate- about 4 ounces
mint leaves and fresh cranberries for garnish, optional
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×13-inch pan generously with cooking spray; then dust lightly with flour.
2. Prepare cake: With an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Sift together flour and salt; set aside. Mix the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, baking soda and vinegar in a separate bowl. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture. Mix well after each addition. In a small bowl, mix red food coloring and cocoa powder; add to the cake batter and mix just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. You don’t really want the cake to be soft and super moist, so be sure to bake it until it tests done.
3. Prepare simple syrup: In a small saucepan, bring sugar, and water to boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar completely. Stir in vanilla. Let cool.
4. Cut the cake in half and cut one half into chunks; brush with cooled syrup. You likely won’t need more than half of the cake for the trifle. Save the rest of the cake for another purpose.
5. Prepare whipped layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mascarpone and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium and slowly pour in whipping cream. Continue beating until mixture resembles soft whipped cream.
6. Assemble the trifle: In the bottom of your trifle dish, arrange a single layer of red velvet cake chunks. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping on top of the cake cubes. Next, sprinkle almonds and then shaved chocolate. Keep repeating layers until you run out of room in your dish. Garnish with mint leaves and fresh cranberries, if desired.
Serves: 10 to 12
TIPS:
*Quick & easy tip: Use a boxed red velvet cake mix instead of making it from scratch (bake it in a 9×12-inch pan)
*If you don’t wish to use mascarpone cheese, you can sub 6 ounces of cream cheese for the mascarpone (10 ounces cream cheese total).
*Using low fat cream cheese is completely ok.
*I used Scharffenberger Dark Chocolate. To get it ready for shaving, place a chunk of chocolate in the microwave for about 20 seconds, then shave w/ a potato peeler to create curly little shards of chocolate.
*Quick & easy tip: Use chocolate chips in place of shaved dark chocolate.
*If you don’t have a trifle bowl, use a glass bowl with tall sides instead.
*Make ahead tip: The trifle can be prepared early in the day. Refrigerate and cover with plastic wrap. Add the garnish just before serving.
Friday, December 10, 2010
This Christmas (All I Really, Really Want) - Original song by Chris Comm...
Chris is a fellow Kingman High School graduate :) I really like his upbeat music! Becca and I love to listen to his music and watch his videos.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
My first game stats!!!! (By becca)
Although my team, the eagles, lost 24-4, we made more progress on passing..... But, since those girls were triple my size, eight graders, I had some trouble with them passing or seeing over their shoulders.
As my mom said, they were VERY "handsy". One girl even had to sit out because she lost the feeling in her upper lip from being hit. My mom says she had a bad bloody nose also, but I didn't notice because I was BOOKING it down the floor, from the mixed possessions to the blocking (or at least trying to,) the MANY shots trying to be made.
But, on the upsides, I was the only team member to foul an eighth grader!!!!!! She AIRBALLED the two shots, overshooting them both. I am pretty proud of myself:) I also got an assist:]
It was pretty fun, (except the injuries)and I can't wait for my game on the 7th, and this time it's a home game against Maricopa.
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