6:30 Get up for the day
7:00 Nurse Hyrum
Encourage the kids to get ready for school and do their chores
7:30 Keep encouraging the kids a little more forcefully
7:39 Tell the kids, in somewhat of a loud voice, that they have one more minute to finish their chores and get in the car
7:41 Yell out the door at Conor as he is driving off to remind the kids to get a ride home with Amie, Landon's teacher.
7:45 Now begin encouraging the two little kids to finish getting ready for school
Begin cleaning up breakfast and wandering around the house to make sure the chores were done and, if not, begin planning the punishments upon arrival after school
8:16 Yell to Landon and Claire that their ride is here and to grab they back packs and run!
Nurse Joseph
8:17 Compliment Landon on how cool he looks for "Naco" day, the day they get to dress really weird and backwards and inside-out
8:30 Put Joseph in the swing and pick up Hyrum
Nurse Hyrum
8:45 Turn on Spirit, Stallion of the Cimarron for Johnny for the first of many times during the day
9:00 Look at the clock and realize that there are still four more hours till nap time
9:30 Put Hyrum in swing and finally am able to start straightening things up!
Separate the cream from the milk from today's milking. Happily realize that the cow gave almost three gallons today and a whole quart of cream!
10:00 Make butter
10:30 Clean up mess in kitchen, sweep, mop
10:32 Receive visitor from across the street
Nurse Joseph
10:45 Take visitor, Johnny and Joseph through tour of house.
10:55 Give Joseph to visitor and nurse Hyrum
11:00 Feed Johnny hard-boiled egg
Try to help Johnny deal with melt-down because he is not allowed to eat hard-boiled egg in living room
11:20 Give Hyrum to visitor and hope the Joseph will go in his swing
11:25 Begin boiling water for mac 'n' cheese, open a can of olives, (why, I don't know) and get out the dishes for lunch time
11:30 Continue to help Johnny deal with his melt-down by letting him sit up on the counter and eat the olives (I guess that was why)
11:45 Take Hyrum from visitor
Nurse Hyrum
12:10 Welcome kids home from lunch and try to explain why we are having mac 'n' cheese, olives and hard-boiled eggs from lunch. No good explanation was found
12:20 Encourage kids to put dishes in dishwasher
12:25 Welcome big kids home for lunch, along with one friend
Grateful that I made extra, but embarrassed about the contents of the lunch
12:30 Nurse Joseph
12:45 Encourage the kids to go back to school after making sure they each cleaned 15 things
12:46 Yell out the door to Kyla not to forget her music for voice lesson and piano lesson
12:47 Wipe down counter and finish lunch clean-up
1:00 Change Johnny's diaper, put him in bed and read him a book
1:05 Bring Hyrum to Johnny's room to nurse him
1:10 Help Johnny deal with melt-down because I can't get up to turn on his fish lamp
1:12 Give in to Johnny's melt-down, pop Hyrum off the breast, turn on Johnny's fish lamp, put his blanket back on him, and start nursing Hyrum again
1:15 Think that maybe I could take a nap now
1:20 Hear Joseph waking up in the swing
1:22 Nurse Joseph
1:40 Lay Joseph back down to nap
1:41 Nurse Hyrum
1:50 Finally fall asleep
2:00 Hear door bell ring
2:10 Hear door bell ring for the 20th time, but decide not to answer it as I knew there were two little neighbor children at the door needing something, but not wanting to disturb Hyrum sleeping on my left side, and Johnny now sleeping on my right side
2:15 Still listening to door bell ring and now pounding starts
2:20 Still ringing and pounding so by then, my adrenaline is so high that I swiftly walk to the door and tell the sweet little children to please not ring for 15 minutes if I don't answer. I try to say all this in spanish, but again, the adrenaline, and I don't think I made much sense.
2:21 Felt bad and told the children to come back so I could give them what they needed
2:30 Tried to lay back down to nap
2:40 Neighbor's maid comes over to give me some funds I am owed
2:41 Decide to starting blogging "A Day in the Life of Me"
3:00 Johnny wakes up for good
3:18 Greet Reid and he tells me he wants to blog
3:23 Will continue rest of the day later so Reid can blog
(Sorry about the weird thing where I go back and forth from past to present tense. Kelli, where are you when I need you?)
11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Chinese Cheese Torture
So have you heard of the Chinese bamboo torture where they stick bamboo shoots down your nail beds? Well when I was washing dishes yesterday, I was stabbed by a very hard piece of cheese down my nail bed. It hurts really bad to type, but since I thought you might want to know, I am making the sacrifice to blog it. Weird, huh?
Monday, April 28, 2008
Kyla's Care
Here is another manifestation of the Spirit in my life. The joy of having a family is clear to see in this picture of Kyla and Joseph sleeping together. I had asked her to take a turn carrying him around as I helped clean up lunch after church. She asked if she could take care of him upstairs and listen to her IPOD. I agreed and you can see that they both very much enjoyed the tunes! They slept this way for over an hour and I was able to sneak a little nap, too!
Twin's Bath
So we have this great baby bathtub with a mesh sling that we set up on the kitchen island to bathe the babies. Since they enjoyed it so much and would spend over half an hour each splashing the warm water, I decided to give them a bath together. I had to use the big tub and wasn't sure how I would go about it in a safe manner, but I finally figured it out using a beach towel and a Sam's special towel as a head support. This has become a nightly ritual. Usually about half way through the bath, Joseph and Hyrum will link arms and stay that way for the rest of the bath. It makes adding four towels to the laundry pile each day worth it! Talk about one huge way The Lord has worked in my life! Every time I look at these precious little spirits I am so grateful for the blessing of not only one, but two healthly, beautiful baby boys! (Sorry about the red-eye in the photo.)
P.S. Joseph is on the left and Hyrum is on the right. :)
Almond Milk
Ingredients
2 Cups Almonds
8 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Honey or Agave Nectar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1: Soak the almonds overnight in a bowl of water.
Step 2: Drain the almonds and place in a blender with four cups of water. Blend for three to four minutes.
Step 3: Strain almond mixture through nylon hose or cheese cloth into a pitcher. You will have almond pulp left, as shown below, which can be used in other vegetarian recipes.
Step 4: Pour 4 more cups of water into the blender, along with the honey or agave nectar, the vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and the salt. Add the strained almond mixture. This should fill your blender to near capacity, so blend on the lowest speed in order to avoid overflow.
Step 5: Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, your almond milk is ready to be refrigerated.
Raw Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
4 cups frozen, uncooked corn
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp lime juice
2.5 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cup ground flax seed
2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 clove garlic
Pinch cayenne pepper
Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1815572/2#ixzz12HlpgeBf
Directions
Step 1. Combine all ingredients, except for 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, in a food processor and process until smooth.
Step 2. Divide recipe into four, then spread on four teflex dehydrator sheets, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 3. Dehydrate for 30 minutes to an hour, then score to desired shape with a knife and sprinkle with remaining salt.
Step 4. Dehydrate for 12 to 24 more hours, then turn dehydrator trays upside-down, peel off teflex from the hardened batter, then dehydrate on the chips on screen trays for 12 more hours, or until crispy.
Step 5. Remove from trays and break at score marks.
Vegan Nacho "Cheese" Sauce
Ingredients
2 cups cashews
1 cup water
1/3 cup red bell pepper, with ribs and seeds removed, then diced
2 1/2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce or nama shoyu
1/4 sea salt
1/3 to 1 whole red jalapeno, depending on how hot you want it
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or other powerful blender and combine until smooth.
Wheat Sprout Ceviche
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped peeled cucumbers
The juice of 5 limes
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
1 vegetarian bouillon cube
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 cups wheat sprouts
1/2 tsp salt
Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816130/2#ixzz12IetBoIP
Directions
Step 1. Squeeze lime juice into a small sauce pan. Add bouillon cube. Heat until cube is melted.
Step 2. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl, then pour in lime juice mixture.
Step 3. Stir until all ingredients are coated, then marinate in refrigerator for two or more hours.
Serve with tortilla chips.
15-Bean Soup
Ingredients
2 packages 15 bean soup
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, diced
Tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1: The night before you plan on making this, place the beans in a large bowl full of water and leave to soak overnight. This makes the beans a bit easier to digest, if you know what I mean.
Step 2: In the morning, drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a crock pot along with the garlic and fill the crock pot with water to 1 inch from the top. Turn the crockpot on high and cook for about six hours or longer, until the beans are soft and tender. You may need to add water periodically.
Step 3: There will be a seasoning packet in your bean bag. Throw it away. It has artificial ingredients and food additives that are hard to say. You don’t need that. Just add the salt and pepper and stir. Your beans are now ready to serve. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and avocados. My kids love to crumble tortilla chips on top!
Manna Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 tsp salt
4 cups wheat sprouts
Directions
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a dough ball is formed.
Step 2. Grease hands, then form dough into an 8“x4“x1” loaf and place on a greased cookie sheet
Step 3. Bake at 225 degrees F for 3 hours. When finished the outside of the loaf will be light-colored and hard, and the inside will be moist and muffin-like.
For information on how to sprout wheat, see the following link…
http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/2009/01/sprouted-wheat-manna-bread.html
Raw Vegan Lime "Cheese" Cake
Ingredients
Ingredients for the crust:
2 cups raw macadamia nuts
1 cup shredded, unsweetened dry coconut
1 tablespoon lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon sea salt
4 packets stevia or 4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Ingredients for the filling:
1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked for at least one hour
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon or lime zest
Directions
Directions for the crust:
Pulse these ingredients in a food processor until well combined, but still a bit chunky. Make sure not to over process or the nuts will become oily.
Line a tart pan or pie plate with plastic wrap, then press this mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer to chill until firm.
Directions for the filling:
Blend all of the ingredients in a Vitamix until smooth, spread into the crust, and place in the freezer to chill until firm. Store in the freezer until about 20 minutes before serving. Remove the pie from the pan by lifting up the plastic wrap and set on a pretty plate. (It’s easier to cut this way.)
Enjoy!
P.S. If you would like to make a fruit topping for this, blend up some blueberries or strawberries with agave nectar in a blender, add fresh blueberries or cut-up strawberries to this mixture and chill. Pour it over a slice right before serving. It is DELICIOUS served this way!
Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Ingredients
For the crust:
2 cups raw chocolate cookie crumbs (see recipe here....http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2386010/raw-chocolate-cookie-crumbs/
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
For the filling:
1 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp agave nectar
1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp water
3/4 teaspoon hazelnut or almond extract
Directions
For the crust,stir raw chocolate cookie crumbs and coconut oil together until well mixed.
Press into a pie plate lined with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for at least one hour.
For the filling, combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until very smooth, scaping down the sides as necessary. Spoon into pie crust and chill in the freezer overnight. Leave out on the counter one half to one hour before serving.
For crust nutrition data. go here… http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816414/2
For filling nutrition data. go here…
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816433/2
Raw Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
Ingredients
4 cups cocoa powder
1 cup agave nectar
4 cups oat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Directions
Step 1. Mix all dry ingredients.
Step 2. Add in wet ingredients and mix well with hands, crumbling into small pieces, no larger than 1/2 inch balls.
Step 3. Dehydrate in dehydrator trays for three days.
Step 4. Transfer crumbs to food processor and process until the crumbs are no larger than 1/4 inch balls.
Store in freezer until ready for use in pie crusts and other raw confections.
Ingredients
2 Cups Almonds
8 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Honey or Agave Nectar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1: Soak the almonds overnight in a bowl of water.
Step 2: Drain the almonds and place in a blender with four cups of water. Blend for three to four minutes.
Step 3: Strain almond mixture through nylon hose or cheese cloth into a pitcher. You will have almond pulp left, as shown below, which can be used in other vegetarian recipes.
Step 4: Pour 4 more cups of water into the blender, along with the honey or agave nectar, the vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and the salt. Add the strained almond mixture. This should fill your blender to near capacity, so blend on the lowest speed in order to avoid overflow.
Step 5: Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, your almond milk is ready to be refrigerated.
Raw Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
4 cups frozen, uncooked corn
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp lime juice
2.5 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cup ground flax seed
2 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 clove garlic
Pinch cayenne pepper
Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1815572/2#ixzz12HlpgeBf
Directions
Step 1. Combine all ingredients, except for 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, in a food processor and process until smooth.
Step 2. Divide recipe into four, then spread on four teflex dehydrator sheets, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 3. Dehydrate for 30 minutes to an hour, then score to desired shape with a knife and sprinkle with remaining salt.
Step 4. Dehydrate for 12 to 24 more hours, then turn dehydrator trays upside-down, peel off teflex from the hardened batter, then dehydrate on the chips on screen trays for 12 more hours, or until crispy.
Step 5. Remove from trays and break at score marks.
Vegan Nacho "Cheese" Sauce
Ingredients
2 cups cashews
1 cup water
1/3 cup red bell pepper, with ribs and seeds removed, then diced
2 1/2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce or nama shoyu
1/4 sea salt
1/3 to 1 whole red jalapeno, depending on how hot you want it
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
Directions
Place all ingredients in a Vitamix or other powerful blender and combine until smooth.
Wheat Sprout Ceviche
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped peeled cucumbers
The juice of 5 limes
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
1 vegetarian bouillon cube
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 cups wheat sprouts
1/2 tsp salt
Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816130/2#ixzz12IetBoIP
Directions
Step 1. Squeeze lime juice into a small sauce pan. Add bouillon cube. Heat until cube is melted.
Step 2. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl, then pour in lime juice mixture.
Step 3. Stir until all ingredients are coated, then marinate in refrigerator for two or more hours.
Serve with tortilla chips.
15-Bean Soup
Ingredients
2 packages 15 bean soup
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, diced
Tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1: The night before you plan on making this, place the beans in a large bowl full of water and leave to soak overnight. This makes the beans a bit easier to digest, if you know what I mean.
Step 2: In the morning, drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a crock pot along with the garlic and fill the crock pot with water to 1 inch from the top. Turn the crockpot on high and cook for about six hours or longer, until the beans are soft and tender. You may need to add water periodically.
Step 3: There will be a seasoning packet in your bean bag. Throw it away. It has artificial ingredients and food additives that are hard to say. You don’t need that. Just add the salt and pepper and stir. Your beans are now ready to serve. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and avocados. My kids love to crumble tortilla chips on top!
Manna Bread
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 tsp salt
4 cups wheat sprouts
Directions
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a dough ball is formed.
Step 2. Grease hands, then form dough into an 8“x4“x1” loaf and place on a greased cookie sheet
Step 3. Bake at 225 degrees F for 3 hours. When finished the outside of the loaf will be light-colored and hard, and the inside will be moist and muffin-like.
For information on how to sprout wheat, see the following link…
http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/2009/01/sprouted-wheat-manna-bread.html
Raw Vegan Lime "Cheese" Cake
Ingredients
Ingredients for the crust:
2 cups raw macadamia nuts
1 cup shredded, unsweetened dry coconut
1 tablespoon lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon sea salt
4 packets stevia or 4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Ingredients for the filling:
1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked for at least one hour
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon or lime zest
Directions
Directions for the crust:
Pulse these ingredients in a food processor until well combined, but still a bit chunky. Make sure not to over process or the nuts will become oily.
Line a tart pan or pie plate with plastic wrap, then press this mixture into the pan. Place in the freezer to chill until firm.
Directions for the filling:
Blend all of the ingredients in a Vitamix until smooth, spread into the crust, and place in the freezer to chill until firm. Store in the freezer until about 20 minutes before serving. Remove the pie from the pan by lifting up the plastic wrap and set on a pretty plate. (It’s easier to cut this way.)
Enjoy!
P.S. If you would like to make a fruit topping for this, blend up some blueberries or strawberries with agave nectar in a blender, add fresh blueberries or cut-up strawberries to this mixture and chill. Pour it over a slice right before serving. It is DELICIOUS served this way!
Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Ingredients
For the crust:
2 cups raw chocolate cookie crumbs (see recipe here....http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2386010/raw-chocolate-cookie-crumbs/
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
For the filling:
1 cup + 2 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp agave nectar
1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp water
3/4 teaspoon hazelnut or almond extract
Directions
For the crust,stir raw chocolate cookie crumbs and coconut oil together until well mixed.
Press into a pie plate lined with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for at least one hour.
For the filling, combine all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender until very smooth, scaping down the sides as necessary. Spoon into pie crust and chill in the freezer overnight. Leave out on the counter one half to one hour before serving.
For crust nutrition data. go here… http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816414/2
For filling nutrition data. go here…
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1816433/2
Raw Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
Ingredients
4 cups cocoa powder
1 cup agave nectar
4 cups oat flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Directions
Step 1. Mix all dry ingredients.
Step 2. Add in wet ingredients and mix well with hands, crumbling into small pieces, no larger than 1/2 inch balls.
Step 3. Dehydrate in dehydrator trays for three days.
Step 4. Transfer crumbs to food processor and process until the crumbs are no larger than 1/4 inch balls.
Store in freezer until ready for use in pie crusts and other raw confections.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Sunday
I was inspired in church today to follow the admonition of Henry B. Iring and write ways in which The Lord has worked in my life. My mother-in-law gave a beautiful lesson on his talk in the November conference and the thought came to me that since I am a "blogger" now, I could use this forum to write about how The Spirit has worked in my life. Be prepared for great things in the next few blogs!
My Family: John
John is the love of my life. He is the most thoughtful, considerate, selfless person I have ever known. Being married to him makes me the happiest person in the world. We were married nearly three years ago, when he was 49 and I was 35. I had six children of my own at the time of our marriage, so he went from being a bachelor of 31 years to a husband and father of six in one fell swoop. In the past three years, we have added three more wonderful children to our family and John is an excellent father. It has been said that the younger fathers that are associated with us could look to him as an example of how one should treat his family. What a compliment! This picture was taken at Basaseachi Falls in Mexico. John had taken all six kids on a three-day trip and left me at home to enjoy 72 hours of solitude six weeks before I delived the twins. That was a time to remember!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Game Day Menu
Crispy Creamy Doughnuts
Ingredients
For the doughnuts:
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 tablespoons hot water or as needed
Directions
1. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.
Originally posted at http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Crispy-and-Creamy-Doughnuts/Detail.aspx?prop31=3
Vegan Nachos
Ingredients
For the "cheese" sauce:
2 cups cashews
1 cup water
1/3 cup red bell pepper, with ribs and seeds removed, then diced
2 1/2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce or nama shoyu
1/4 sea salt
1/3 to 1 whole red jalapeno, depending on how hot you want it
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
For the nachos:
Chips
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped cilantro
Chopped olives
Guacamole
Refried beans
Directions
For the cheese sauce, place all ingredients in a Vitamix or other powerful blender and combine until smooth.
Top the chips with the cheese sauce and all other ingredients.
Wheat Ceviche
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped peeled cucumbers
The juice of 5 limes
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
1 vegetarian bouillon cube
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 cups wheat sprouts
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1. Squeeze lime juice into a small sauce pan. Add bouillon cube. Heat until cube is melted.
Step 2. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl, then pour in lime juice mixture.
Step 3. Stir until all ingredients are coated, then marinate in refrigerator for two or more hours.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Almond Milk or Chocolate Mayan Milk
Ingredients
2 Cups Almonds
8 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Honey or Agave Nectar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1: Soak the almonds overnight in a bowl of water.
Step 2: Drain the almonds and place in a blender with four cups of water. Blend for three to four minutes.
Step 3: Strain almond mixture through nylon hose or cheese cloth into a pitcher. You will have almond pulp left, as shown below, which can be used in other vegetarian recipes.
Step 4: Pour 4 more cups of water into the blender, along with the honey or agave nectar, the vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and the salt. Add the strained almond mixture. This should fill your blender to near capacity, so blend on the lowest speed in order to avoid overflow.
Step 5: Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, your almond milk is ready to be refrigerated.
Whole Wheat Pizza
Ingredients
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
5. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.
Best Fudgy Brownies Ever
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter
1/4 cup water
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt
3 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup flour
2 cups cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar, for topping
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl and mix with the dry ingredients. If you are using the chocolate chips and the nuts, stir them in now.
5. Spread into a large, greased jelly roll pan.
6. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or until a clean tooth pick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
These brownies are best when served after being cooled in the fridge. For easiest cutting, use a plastic knife. I don’t know why, but it works!
Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 carrots, shredded
2 small zucchinis, shredded
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional, but will help the patty hold together a little better)
Directions
Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat, and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrots and zucchini. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and mix in oats, cheese, and egg. Stir in salt, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Step 2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
Step 3. Mix flour and gluten, and place the mixture on a large plate. Form the vegetable mixture into eight 3 inch round patties. Drop each patty into the flour, lightly coating both sides.
Step 4. Oil the grill grate, and grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and nicely browned.
Stuffed Appetizer Mushrooms
Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
24 medium sized mushrooms
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne peper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Directions
Step 1. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Finely chop stems; measure 1 cup (discard any remaining stems or save for another use).
Step 2. In a skillet, saute chopped mushrooms, garlic, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are tender and mushroom liquid has evaporated.
Step 3. Toast bread, then process in a food processor until they become crumbs or crumble by hand. Add bread crumbs, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, thyme and paprika to the sauteed mixture; mix well.
Step 4. Stuff into mushroom caps then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
For complete nutrition date, go here…
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1810863/2
Vegan Carrot Cupcakes
Ingredients
6 tablespoons whole flax seeds
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups sugar
3 cups vegetable oil
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups grated carrots
2 cups craisins
Directions
Step 1: In a blender, blend flax seeds and water until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar and the flax seed mixture.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Step 4: Add the flour mixture to the flax seed mixture, and stir until well mixed.
Step 5: To this mixture, add the vanilla, pecans, carrots and craisins.
Step 6: Pour this batter into greased pans or cupcake papers, and bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The time will vary depending on what size pan you use, but will probably be between 20 and 35 minutes.
Step 7: Frost with your favorite vegan or omni frosting and enjoy!
Potato Chips
Ingredients
5 potatos
1 quart of oil for frying
Salt for sprinkling
Directions
Step 1. Using the slicer side of a cheese grater, thinly slice potatoes, peeled or not, your preference.
Step 2. Fry in hot oil until slightly browned, then immediately place on paper towel-covered cookie sheet to absorb oil. Salt.
Ingredients
For the doughnuts:
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 tablespoons hot water or as needed
Directions
1. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.
Originally posted at http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Crispy-and-Creamy-Doughnuts/Detail.aspx?prop31=3
Vegan Nachos
Ingredients
For the "cheese" sauce:
2 cups cashews
1 cup water
1/3 cup red bell pepper, with ribs and seeds removed, then diced
2 1/2 tablespoons onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce or nama shoyu
1/4 sea salt
1/3 to 1 whole red jalapeno, depending on how hot you want it
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
For the nachos:
Chips
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped cilantro
Chopped olives
Guacamole
Refried beans
Directions
For the cheese sauce, place all ingredients in a Vitamix or other powerful blender and combine until smooth.
Top the chips with the cheese sauce and all other ingredients.
Wheat Ceviche
Ingredients
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped peeled cucumbers
The juice of 5 limes
1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos
1 vegetarian bouillon cube
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 cups wheat sprouts
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1. Squeeze lime juice into a small sauce pan. Add bouillon cube. Heat until cube is melted.
Step 2. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl, then pour in lime juice mixture.
Step 3. Stir until all ingredients are coated, then marinate in refrigerator for two or more hours.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Almond Milk or Chocolate Mayan Milk
Ingredients
2 Cups Almonds
8 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Honey or Agave Nectar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
Pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1: Soak the almonds overnight in a bowl of water.
Step 2: Drain the almonds and place in a blender with four cups of water. Blend for three to four minutes.
Step 3: Strain almond mixture through nylon hose or cheese cloth into a pitcher. You will have almond pulp left, as shown below, which can be used in other vegetarian recipes.
Step 4: Pour 4 more cups of water into the blender, along with the honey or agave nectar, the vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon and the salt. Add the strained almond mixture. This should fill your blender to near capacity, so blend on the lowest speed in order to avoid overflow.
Step 5: Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined, your almond milk is ready to be refrigerated.
Whole Wheat Pizza
Ingredients
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
5. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.
Best Fudgy Brownies Ever
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter
1/4 cup water
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons sour cream or yogurt
3 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup flour
2 cups cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional)
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar, for topping
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl and mix with the dry ingredients. If you are using the chocolate chips and the nuts, stir them in now.
5. Spread into a large, greased jelly roll pan.
6. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or until a clean tooth pick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
These brownies are best when served after being cooled in the fridge. For easiest cutting, use a plastic knife. I don’t know why, but it works!
Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 carrots, shredded
2 small zucchinis, shredded
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional, but will help the patty hold together a little better)
Directions
Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat, and cook the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrots and zucchini. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and mix in oats, cheese, and egg. Stir in salt, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Step 2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
Step 3. Mix flour and gluten, and place the mixture on a large plate. Form the vegetable mixture into eight 3 inch round patties. Drop each patty into the flour, lightly coating both sides.
Step 4. Oil the grill grate, and grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and nicely browned.
Stuffed Appetizer Mushrooms
Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
24 medium sized mushrooms
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne peper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Directions
Step 1. Remove stems from mushrooms; set caps aside. Finely chop stems; measure 1 cup (discard any remaining stems or save for another use).
Step 2. In a skillet, saute chopped mushrooms, garlic, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are tender and mushroom liquid has evaporated.
Step 3. Toast bread, then process in a food processor until they become crumbs or crumble by hand. Add bread crumbs, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, thyme and paprika to the sauteed mixture; mix well.
Step 4. Stuff into mushroom caps then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until heated through.
For complete nutrition date, go here…
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/recipe/1810863/2
Vegan Carrot Cupcakes
Ingredients
6 tablespoons whole flax seeds
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups sugar
3 cups vegetable oil
6 cups flour
4 teaspoons cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups grated carrots
2 cups craisins
Directions
Step 1: In a blender, blend flax seeds and water until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar and the flax seed mixture.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Step 4: Add the flour mixture to the flax seed mixture, and stir until well mixed.
Step 5: To this mixture, add the vanilla, pecans, carrots and craisins.
Step 6: Pour this batter into greased pans or cupcake papers, and bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The time will vary depending on what size pan you use, but will probably be between 20 and 35 minutes.
Step 7: Frost with your favorite vegan or omni frosting and enjoy!
Potato Chips
Ingredients
5 potatos
1 quart of oil for frying
Salt for sprinkling
Directions
Step 1. Using the slicer side of a cheese grater, thinly slice potatoes, peeled or not, your preference.
Step 2. Fry in hot oil until slightly browned, then immediately place on paper towel-covered cookie sheet to absorb oil. Salt.
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Church Literature on Limiting Families
Quote 1.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly encourages married couples to have children. It is against birth control. In a letter from the First Presidency to bishops and stake presidents, dated April 14, 1969, the Church’s philosophy is expressed: “We seriously regret that there should exist a sentiment or feeling among any members of the Church to curtail the birth of their children. We have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth that we may have joy and rejoicing in our posterity.
“Where husband and wife enjoy health and vigor and are free from impurities that would be entailed upon their posterity, it is contrary to the teachings of the Church artificially to curtail or prevent the birth of children. We believe that those who practice birth control will reap disappointment by and by.”
Quote 2.
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B
Withstanding the Evils of the World:
In his efforts to deceive women, Satan suggests reasons that would make evil actions seem acceptable.
• Have a class member read aloud the following deceptive reasoning that we hear in the world today:
1. Abortion: “It’s my body. I can do what I want with it.”
2. Sexual immorality: “Everyone’s doing it.”
3. Marriage: “It’s better to find out whether you are compatible by living together before you are married. Marriage is old-fashioned, anyway.”
4. Divorce: “If it doesn’t work, give up.”
5. Drugs: “They’re fun. They can really make you feel good.”
6. Pornography: “You need to read all kinds of material to be well-informed.”
7. Women’s role: “You’re too intelligent to waste your time at home with children. You could be making a more worthwhile contribution elsewhere.”
8. Homosexuality: “We should not have to hide our true feelings. We need understanding and acceptance.”
9. Birth control: “If you have children, you shouldn’t have very many. The world is overcrowded as it is.”
Quote 3.
No Greater Honor:
The Woman’s Role
by President N. Eldon Tanner
First Counselor in the First Presidency
N. Eldon Tanner, “No Greater Honor: The Woman’s Role,” New Era, Jan 1977, 31
From the beginning God has made it clear that woman is very special, and he has also very clearly defined her position, her duties, and her destiny in the divine plan. Paul said that man is the image and glory of God, and that woman is the glory of the man; also that the man is not without the woman, neither the woman without the man in the Lord. (See 1 Cor. 11:7, 11.) You will note that significantly God is mentioned in connection with this great partnership, and we must never forget that one of woman’s greatest privileges, blessings, and opportunities is to be a copartner with God in bringing his spirit children into the world.
It is of great concern to all who understand this glorious concept that Satan and his cohorts are using scientific arguments and nefarious propaganda to lure women away from their primary responsibilities as wives, mothers, and homemakers. We hear so much about emancipation, independence, sexual liberation, birth control, abortion, and other insidious propaganda belittling the role of motherhood, all of which is Satan’s way of destroying woman, the home, and the family—the basic unit of society.
Quote 4.
From President Brigham Young:
“There are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?—To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime. It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can.” (Discourses of Brigham Young [Deseret Book Co., 1943], p. 197.)
With respect to birth control, President Joseph F. Smith said, in 1917:
“I regret, I think it is a crying evil, that there should exist a sentiment or a feeling among any members of the Church to curtail the birth of their children. I think that is a crime wherever it occurs, where husband and wife are in possession of health and vigor and are free from impurities that would be entailed upon their posterity. I believe that where people undertake to curtail or prevent the birth of their children that they are going to reap disappointment by and by. I have no hesitancy in saying that I believe this is one of the greatest crimes of the world today, this evil practice.” (Gospel Doctrine, pp. 278–79.)
On these matters, the First Presidency has recently said:
“We have given careful consideration to the question of proposed laws on abortion and sterilization. We are opposed to any modification, expansion, or liberalization of laws on these vital subjects.” (Letter to stake presidents in the state of Washington, October 27, 1970.)
Quote 5.
To the Mothers in Zion
President Ezra Taft Benson
Fireside for Parents
22 February 1987
Young mothers and fathers, with all my heart I counsel you not to postpone having your children, being co-creators with our Father in heaven.
Do not use the reasoning of the world, such as, "We'll wait until we can better afford having children, until we are more secure, until John has completed his education, until he has a better paying job, until we have a larger home, until we've obtained a few of the material conveniences," and on and on.
This is the reasoning of the world and is not pleasing in the sight of God. Mothers who enjoy good health, have your children and have them early. And, husbands, always be considerate of your wives in the bearing children.
Do not curtail the number of your children for personal or selfish reasons. Material possessions, social convenience, and so-called professional advantages are nothing compared to a righteous posterity. In the eternal perspective, children--not possessions, not position, not prestige--are our greatest jewels.
Brigham Young emphasized: "There are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?--To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime. It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can" (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 197).
Yes, blessed is the husband and wife who have a family of children. The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice. To have those sweet spirits come into the home is worth practically any sacrifice.
We realize that some women, through no fault of their own, are not able to bear children. To these lovely sisters, every prophet of God has promised that they will be blessed with children in the eternities and that posterity will not be denied them.
Quote 6:
“An High Priest of Good Things to Come”
Elder Jeffrey R. HollandOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
I think of young mothers and fathers who are faithfully having their families while still in school—or just newly out—trying to make ends meet even as they hope for a brighter financial future someday.
Quote 7:
October 2007 General Conference
Julie B. Beck Relief Society General President
Mothers Who Know Bear Children
Mothers who know desire to bear children. Whereas in many cultures in the world children are "becoming less valued,"2 in the culture of the gospel we still believe in having children. Prophets, seers, and revelators who were sustained at this conference have declared that "God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force."3 President Ezra Taft Benson taught that young couples should not postpone having children and that "in the eternal perspective, children—not possessions, not position, not prestige—are our greatest jewels."4
Faithful daughters of God desire children. In the scriptures we read of Eve (see Moses 4:26), Sarah (see Genesis 17:16), Rebekah (see Genesis 24:60), and Mary (see 1 Nephi 11:13–20), who were foreordained to be mothers before children were born to them. Some women are not given the responsibility of bearing children in mortality, but just as Hannah of the Old Testament prayed fervently for her child (see 1 Samuel 1:11), the value women place on motherhood in this life and the attributes of motherhood they attain here will rise with them in the Resurrection (see D&C 130:18). Women who desire and work toward that blessing in this life are promised they will receive it for all eternity, and eternity is much, much longer than mortality. There is eternal influence and power in motherhood.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strongly encourages married couples to have children. It is against birth control. In a letter from the First Presidency to bishops and stake presidents, dated April 14, 1969, the Church’s philosophy is expressed: “We seriously regret that there should exist a sentiment or feeling among any members of the Church to curtail the birth of their children. We have been commanded to multiply and replenish the earth that we may have joy and rejoicing in our posterity.
“Where husband and wife enjoy health and vigor and are free from impurities that would be entailed upon their posterity, it is contrary to the teachings of the Church artificially to curtail or prevent the birth of children. We believe that those who practice birth control will reap disappointment by and by.”
Quote 2.
The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B
Withstanding the Evils of the World:
In his efforts to deceive women, Satan suggests reasons that would make evil actions seem acceptable.
• Have a class member read aloud the following deceptive reasoning that we hear in the world today:
1. Abortion: “It’s my body. I can do what I want with it.”
2. Sexual immorality: “Everyone’s doing it.”
3. Marriage: “It’s better to find out whether you are compatible by living together before you are married. Marriage is old-fashioned, anyway.”
4. Divorce: “If it doesn’t work, give up.”
5. Drugs: “They’re fun. They can really make you feel good.”
6. Pornography: “You need to read all kinds of material to be well-informed.”
7. Women’s role: “You’re too intelligent to waste your time at home with children. You could be making a more worthwhile contribution elsewhere.”
8. Homosexuality: “We should not have to hide our true feelings. We need understanding and acceptance.”
9. Birth control: “If you have children, you shouldn’t have very many. The world is overcrowded as it is.”
Quote 3.
No Greater Honor:
The Woman’s Role
by President N. Eldon Tanner
First Counselor in the First Presidency
N. Eldon Tanner, “No Greater Honor: The Woman’s Role,” New Era, Jan 1977, 31
From the beginning God has made it clear that woman is very special, and he has also very clearly defined her position, her duties, and her destiny in the divine plan. Paul said that man is the image and glory of God, and that woman is the glory of the man; also that the man is not without the woman, neither the woman without the man in the Lord. (See 1 Cor. 11:7, 11.) You will note that significantly God is mentioned in connection with this great partnership, and we must never forget that one of woman’s greatest privileges, blessings, and opportunities is to be a copartner with God in bringing his spirit children into the world.
It is of great concern to all who understand this glorious concept that Satan and his cohorts are using scientific arguments and nefarious propaganda to lure women away from their primary responsibilities as wives, mothers, and homemakers. We hear so much about emancipation, independence, sexual liberation, birth control, abortion, and other insidious propaganda belittling the role of motherhood, all of which is Satan’s way of destroying woman, the home, and the family—the basic unit of society.
Quote 4.
From President Brigham Young:
“There are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?—To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime. It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can.” (Discourses of Brigham Young [Deseret Book Co., 1943], p. 197.)
With respect to birth control, President Joseph F. Smith said, in 1917:
“I regret, I think it is a crying evil, that there should exist a sentiment or a feeling among any members of the Church to curtail the birth of their children. I think that is a crime wherever it occurs, where husband and wife are in possession of health and vigor and are free from impurities that would be entailed upon their posterity. I believe that where people undertake to curtail or prevent the birth of their children that they are going to reap disappointment by and by. I have no hesitancy in saying that I believe this is one of the greatest crimes of the world today, this evil practice.” (Gospel Doctrine, pp. 278–79.)
On these matters, the First Presidency has recently said:
“We have given careful consideration to the question of proposed laws on abortion and sterilization. We are opposed to any modification, expansion, or liberalization of laws on these vital subjects.” (Letter to stake presidents in the state of Washington, October 27, 1970.)
Quote 5.
To the Mothers in Zion
President Ezra Taft Benson
Fireside for Parents
22 February 1987
Young mothers and fathers, with all my heart I counsel you not to postpone having your children, being co-creators with our Father in heaven.
Do not use the reasoning of the world, such as, "We'll wait until we can better afford having children, until we are more secure, until John has completed his education, until he has a better paying job, until we have a larger home, until we've obtained a few of the material conveniences," and on and on.
This is the reasoning of the world and is not pleasing in the sight of God. Mothers who enjoy good health, have your children and have them early. And, husbands, always be considerate of your wives in the bearing children.
Do not curtail the number of your children for personal or selfish reasons. Material possessions, social convenience, and so-called professional advantages are nothing compared to a righteous posterity. In the eternal perspective, children--not possessions, not position, not prestige--are our greatest jewels.
Brigham Young emphasized: "There are multitudes of pure and holy spirits waiting to take tabernacles, now what is our duty?--To prepare tabernacles for them; to take a course that will not tend to drive those spirits into the families of the wicked, where they will be trained in wickedness, debauchery, and every species of crime. It is the duty of every righteous man and woman to prepare tabernacles for all the spirits they can" (Discourses of Brigham Young, p. 197).
Yes, blessed is the husband and wife who have a family of children. The deepest joys and blessings in life are associated with family, parenthood, and sacrifice. To have those sweet spirits come into the home is worth practically any sacrifice.
We realize that some women, through no fault of their own, are not able to bear children. To these lovely sisters, every prophet of God has promised that they will be blessed with children in the eternities and that posterity will not be denied them.
Quote 6:
“An High Priest of Good Things to Come”
Elder Jeffrey R. HollandOf the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
I think of young mothers and fathers who are faithfully having their families while still in school—or just newly out—trying to make ends meet even as they hope for a brighter financial future someday.
Quote 7:
October 2007 General Conference
Julie B. Beck Relief Society General President
Mothers Who Know Bear Children
Mothers who know desire to bear children. Whereas in many cultures in the world children are "becoming less valued,"2 in the culture of the gospel we still believe in having children. Prophets, seers, and revelators who were sustained at this conference have declared that "God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force."3 President Ezra Taft Benson taught that young couples should not postpone having children and that "in the eternal perspective, children—not possessions, not position, not prestige—are our greatest jewels."4
Faithful daughters of God desire children. In the scriptures we read of Eve (see Moses 4:26), Sarah (see Genesis 17:16), Rebekah (see Genesis 24:60), and Mary (see 1 Nephi 11:13–20), who were foreordained to be mothers before children were born to them. Some women are not given the responsibility of bearing children in mortality, but just as Hannah of the Old Testament prayed fervently for her child (see 1 Samuel 1:11), the value women place on motherhood in this life and the attributes of motherhood they attain here will rise with them in the Resurrection (see D&C 130:18). Women who desire and work toward that blessing in this life are promised they will receive it for all eternity, and eternity is much, much longer than mortality. There is eternal influence and power in motherhood.
Healing with Nature at Home Tip of the Day
June 10, 2008
For a tooth ache, rub a drop of clove oil directly on affected area. This will help numb it until you can get to a dentist. For more information on essential oils and how to order them, click here.
June 7, 2008
Rubbing a drop of peppermint oil, diluted with four parts olive oil, on the back of your neck makes a great pick-me-up when you need a bit of an energy boost. For more information on essential oils and how to order them, click here.
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June 6, 2008
This article has helped motivate me to try to eat right. I've printed it out and taped it on my fridge as a reminder before I indulge.
76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health
Contributed by Nancy Appleton, Ph.DAuthor of the book Lick The Sugar Habit
In addition to throwing off the body's homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar's metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications.
1. Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease.
2. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in your body: causes chromium and copper deficiencies and interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
3. Sugar can cause can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
4. Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol.
3. Sugar can cause can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline, hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
4. Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol.
5. Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function.
6. Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach.
7. Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia.
8. Sugar can weaken eyesight.
9. Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract including: an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
10. Sugar can cause premature aging.
11. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
9. Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract including: an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
10. Sugar can cause premature aging.
11. Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
12. Sugar can cause your saliva to become acidic, tooth decay, and periodontal disease.
13. Sugar contributes to obesity.
14. Sugar can cause autoimmune diseases such as: arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis.
15. Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections)
16. Sugar can cause gallstones.
17. Sugar can cause appendicitis.
18. Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
19. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
19. Sugar can cause varicose veins.
20. Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.
21. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
21. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
22. Sugar can cause a decrease in your insulin sensitivity thereby causing an abnormally high insulin levels and eventually diabetes.
23. Sugar can lower your Vitamin E levels.
24. Sugar can increase your systolic blood pressure.
24. Sugar can increase your systolic blood pressure.
25. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
26. High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs)(Sugar molecules attaching to and thereby damaging proteins in the body).
26. High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs)(Sugar molecules attaching to and thereby damaging proteins in the body).
27. Sugar can interfere with your absorption of protein.
28. Sugar causes food allergies.
29. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
30. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
31. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
30. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
31. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
32. Sugar can impair the structure of your DNA.
33. Sugar can change the structure of protein and cause a permanent alteration of the way the proteins act in your body.
34. Sugar can make your skin age by changing the structure of collagen.
35. Sugar can cause cataracts and nearsightedness.
35. Sugar can cause cataracts and nearsightedness.
36. Sugar can cause emphysema.
37. High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in your body.
37. High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in your body.
38. Sugar lowers the ability of enzymes to function.
39. Sugar intake is higher in people with Parkinson's disease.
40. Sugar can increase the size of your liver by making your liver cells divide and it can increase the amount of liver fat.
41. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney such as the formation of kidney stones.
42. Sugar can damage your pancreas.
40. Sugar can increase the size of your liver by making your liver cells divide and it can increase the amount of liver fat.
41. Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney such as the formation of kidney stones.
42. Sugar can damage your pancreas.
43. Sugar can increase your body's fluid retention.
44. Sugar is enemy #1 of your bowel movement.
44. Sugar is enemy #1 of your bowel movement.
45. Sugar can compromise the lining of your capillaries.
46. Sugar can make your tendons more brittle.
47. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
48. Sugar can reduce the learning capacity, adversely affect school children's grades and cause learning disorders.
49. Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves which can alter your mind's ability to think clearly.
50. Sugar can cause depression.
50. Sugar can cause depression.
51. Sugar can increase your risk of gout.
52. Sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
53. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalances such as: increasing estrogen in men, exacerbating PMS, and decreasing growth hormone.
54. Sugar can lead to dizziness.
55. Diets high in sugar will increase free radicals and oxidative stress.
55. Diets high in sugar will increase free radicals and oxidative stress.
56. High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion.
57. High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration and is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant.
58. Sugar is an addictive substance.
59. Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol.
57. High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration and is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant.
58. Sugar is an addictive substance.
59. Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol.
60. Sugar given to premature babies can affect the amount of carbon dioxide they produce.
61. Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability.
61. Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability.
62. Your body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.
63. The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects.
63. The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects.
64. Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
65. Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition.
66. Sugar can slow down the ability of your adrenal glands to function.
67. Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases.
65. Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition.
66. Sugar can slow down the ability of your adrenal glands to function.
67. Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases.
68. I.V.s (intravenous feedings) of sugar water can cut off oxygen to your brain.
69. Sugar increases your risk of polio.
70. High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.
71. Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people.
69. Sugar increases your risk of polio.
70. High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.
71. Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people.
72. In intensive care units: Limiting sugar saves lives.
73. Sugar may induce cell death.
74. In juvenile rehabilitation camps, when children were put on a low sugar diet, there was a 44 percent drop in antisocial behavior.
75. Sugar dehydrates newborns.
76. Sugar can cause gum disease.
June 5, 2008
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Counting Pennies at Home Tip of the Day
June 10, 2008
When we go out to eat, we rarely let the kids order soda. For one thing, it's bad for them. For another thing, it can fill them up even before the meal comes! And last of all, it can add up to $18 dollars for our bill! The only exception to this is if they forego dessert and choose to have their soda as their dessert. I know, we're mean!
June 7, 2008
Today I came across an inspirational blog written by a friend of mine about living on less. Click here to get to that post.
June 6, 2008
Another anti-disposable post:
As a way to save on paper towels, we have some house rules on how to clean up stuff.
1. If you have to clean up a spill in the kitchen, use the dishrag we usually have draped over the sink
2. If you have to dry your hands after washing, use the hand towels we have draped over the oven handle.
3. The only time papers towels are to be used is when cleaning the babies' faces or hands.
Another anti-disposable post:
As a way to save on paper towels, we have some house rules on how to clean up stuff.
1. If you have to clean up a spill in the kitchen, use the dishrag we usually have draped over the sink
2. If you have to dry your hands after washing, use the hand towels we have draped over the oven handle.
3. The only time papers towels are to be used is when cleaning the babies' faces or hands.
In order to encourage the kids to follow these, rules, I store the paper towels in the top shelf of one of our cabinets above the sink to make them extra-inconvenient to reach, therefore, hopefully causing the kids to think twice before using them.
June 5, 2008
Paper products cause so much waste, so I try to use disposables as little as possible. Instead of buying paper napkins, we use cloth napkins for every meal. I found eight sets of eight white napkins for $1.99 each at the Thrift store. I have also found several different sets with colorful patterns for the same price that we use when company comes. Not only does it make us feel elegant, but we are helping the environment while teaching our kids good manners!
Moms Working at Home Tip of the Day
June 20. 2008
Here's something new I learned about organizing. It doesn't have to take all day. What I have started doing is to set the timer for 20 minutes. I th
en set out three large boxes (I use the plastic kind, but cardboard works fine, too) and one large trash bag. In one box I place the things I want to keep there, in the second, I place things that go in other parts of the house, and in the third I place things I want to give away. Of course in the trash bag goes....trash. For twenty minutes intervals I will organize things this way and when I'm finished, at least I have one drawer or one shelf organized and can move on to the next section when time permits. I'm having so much fun. To learn more about this method, check out the book above!June 10, 2008
If your microwave is like mine, you often have unidentified stuff stuck on. To easily remove this, we place a bowl of water in the microwave for three minutes. I then remove the bowl using hotpads and easily wipe down the interior as the stuck-on stuff has been loosened by the steam! My eight-year-old does this every Saturday, but I always make sure I am the one to remove the bowl of water or serious burns could occur.
June 7, 2008
Dusters come in many shapes and sizes, but my favorite is the Swiffer Duster. You know I tend to stay away from disposables, but since these dusters can be used over and over again, I don't mind putting them to good use. It seems that the dust adheres to them much better than with feather dusters and they are easier to maneuver than an old sock. The kids love to use them, too!
June 6, 2008
Before I (or one of the kids) clean the kitchen after dinner, I begin by spraying certain surfaces with a spray bottle filled with water, such as the stove or any other surface that may have caked-on food. By the time I get to wiping it down, the food is already loosened for easy removing.
June 5, 2008
Because I have nine children, including a set of three-month-old twins, it is a challenge to keep up on the housework. One trick I use to get a head start on the next day is this: Once all of the children go to bed, I set my kitchen timer for twenty minutes. Even if the babies don't go to bed until midnight, I am rigid about doing this. I use that time to finish up kitchen chores, fold laundry, separate our cow's cream from the milk, straighten up the living room, etc. When the timer goes off, I stop in the middle of whatever I am doing, or I have a tendancy to go overboard and stay up too late. I reward myself by getting a bowl of ice cream (you could probably take or leave that tip!) and sitting down to the computer to listen to The Book of Mormon being read if I haven't done that yet, or reading friends' blogs, or sitting in my recliner to look at a gardening magazine.
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Kids Working at Home Tip of the Day
June 20, 2008
We have a rule in our home. If you leave something out that someone else has to clean up, you have to not only pick up the thing you left out, but also ten other things. It's like tithing, but reversed. Kind of....
June 9, 2008
Here is a continuation of the list of chores our children are expected to do. In a previous post was a before-school list. Here is an after-school list: Just remember that these chores are divided by the five kids capable of contributing according to age.
-Clean your room
-Clean off "your" stair
-Clean out van
-Sweep carport
-Bring down dirty clothes
-Sweep kitchen
-Practice piano
-Practice voice
-Wipe down the inside of the fridge (since we have a cow, there always seems to be milk on the shelves, and at the bottom)
-Unload the dishwasher
-Wipe down the toilet
-Organize the shoe closet
June 7, 2008
Sometimes, rather that ask a particular child to help me with something, I will throw the chore out there for grabs by asking, "Who would like to do so-and-so for me?" An example of this occured last night as I was breastfeeding the twins together. I then remembered that Johnny had a stinky diaper and knew he needed to be changed right away as he had a diaper rash. I asked, "Who would like to change Johnny's stinky diaper?" After a long pause, Reid begrudgingly said that he would do it and began getting out the materials to accomplish the task. I was so grat
eful that, at least, he had volunteered to help me out, that I decided I would offer some positive reenforcement. I let him know how grateful I was that he had offered to help and I told him that I would do his morning chores for him the next day to show just how grateful I was. I could tell that he was trying to sound casual and unexcited, but as he walked off, I heard him say, "Cool." It's sometimes hard for me to remember to offer positive reenforcement. I tend to spend a lot of time trying to correct, so I was pleased that I remembered to do this right this one time! I was also hoping that the other kids who didn't volunteer would feel a little regret. Let's hope it worked!
eful that, at least, he had volunteered to help me out, that I decided I would offer some positive reenforcement. I let him know how grateful I was that he had offered to help and I told him that I would do his morning chores for him the next day to show just how grateful I was. I could tell that he was trying to sound casual and unexcited, but as he walked off, I heard him say, "Cool." It's sometimes hard for me to remember to offer positive reenforcement. I tend to spend a lot of time trying to correct, so I was pleased that I remembered to do this right this one time! I was also hoping that the other kids who didn't volunteer would feel a little regret. Let's hope it worked!June 6, 2008
Here are some of the chores our kids are expected to do each morning before school. This list is divided by the five kids we still have at home who are capable of working.
-Make your beds
-Feed the chickens
-Feed the rabbits
-Feed the dog
-Organize the shoe closet
-Clean the living room
-Unload the dishwasher
-Take out the trash
-Clean off the kitchen island after breakfast
-Clean off your stair (I use the left side of the first five stairs to store things of theirs that I find throughout the day, instead of having to climb the stairs to put them away)
-Pick up the bathroom floor
-Clean the bathroom sink and mirror
-Put away your breakfast dishes
-Bring down five hangers from your room (to be used by me during the day for laundry)
-Gather the chicken's eggs
Even though this may seem like a lot, remember that this list is divided into five parts, with each child being assigned the chores that are appropriate for their age. It usually takes them about ten minutes to complete their five to six chores and it gives me a headstart on mine!
June 5,2008
Try making a chore chart using Microsoft Word. Format it into a table with morning, afterschool, after dinner and Saturday chores printed along the top as column headings. Down the left side, as row headings, insert pictures of each child, then type the chores within in the middle squares. The kids can't get confused about who does what chore! And neither can the dog!
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Eating at Home Tip of the Day
June 10, 2008
This tip relates to the "Counting Pennies at Home" tip. At meal times, we rarely serve our children anything to drink other than water, and sometimes, milk. We find that if they have sugary drinks, they usually are too full for their meal, and we feel good knowing that they are at least having one of eight servings of water per day. Plus we save a few pennies each meal.
June 7, 2008
The babies stayed up extra late this evening, so I ended up watching a TV program on The Food Network called Paula's Party. It was an entertaining show in which an older, southern woman gives cooking tips for entertaining. This evening, she happened to feature a hunky chef with whom she continually flirted, while he taught us how to make a dessert that is truly romantic, complete with sugared rose petals. It's called "Chocolate Pudding with Candy Roses" and you can Click here for the link. (If you try this recipe, please comment and let us know how it turned out!)
June 6, 2008
Every other evening or so, I have my thirteen-year-old daughter put the ingredients in the bread machine for fresh bread the next morning. Here is the recipe:
In bread machine pan, pour ingredients in this order:
1 1/2 cups milk
3 Tbls oil
3 Tbls honey
2 tsp salt
4 cups whole wheat flour (fresh-ground within the week)
2 1/2 Tbls vital wheat gluten
2 1/4 tsp yeast, placed in a small well dug in the flour
Place pan in bread machine, then set timer for the next morning and wake up to the smell of fresh-baked bread!
Here is my bread machine (I love it!)
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June 5, 2008
My new blogging friend, "The Farmer's Wife", just posted an awesome step-by-step lesson on how to make fried green tomatoes. I tried these for the first time after moving to Mexico last year and they are to die for! Here's the link. Enjoy!
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1. Choose which blog roll you would like to join:
-Homemaking Blogs
-General Blogs
-Carnival Blogs (You must have a regularly scheduled blog carnival to be on this roll.)
2. Grab one of our buttons below and place it on your sidebar.
3. Leave a comment here or anywhere on this blog letting us know you have linked to us, then tell us which blog roll you would like to join (1,2 or 3 above).
Once we have checked your link and approved your blog, we will add you to the roll. Please note that only the 25 most recent blogs will appear in each category, so make sure to post often! Thanks and we hope you enjoy these blogs as much as we do!
THE BUTTONS...
Small Square (125 x 125)
Small Square with my mug on it (125 x 125)
Large "Homemaker Mondays" Button (213 x 174)
Small "Homemaker Mondays" Button (125 x 104)
If you were featured on "Homemaker Mondays", feel free to take this large button...(213 x 174)
...or this small button (125 x 104)
If you liked this post and would like to join me here on a regular basis via email or other reader, please...
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OR... bookmark or share this post by clicking the little beauty below... Thank you for your visit!
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