Here's a recipe I (Victoria) made this week, and since they didn't last long, I assure you they are tasty!Betty Crocker's Favorite Doughnuts:Beat thoroughly:4 egg yolks (or 2 whole eggs)Beat in:1 cup sugar2 tbsp. soft shortening3/4 cup buttermilkStir in:3 1/2 cups flour2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp.nutmeg1/4 tsp cinnamonTurn onto generously floured board. Roll out 1/3 inch thick. Let rest 20 minutes.Cut with doughnut cutter. (I used a biscuit cutter)Fry in hot oil ... Read More about Favorite Doughnuts
A Creature of Habit & Winds of Change
Routine is what I like. Routine is comfortable. Routine is known. Routine is easy. Routine is regular. Routine is what I like. Lately the Lord is calling me to some new areas, and I've had trouble embracing and accepting the new. "Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19As a creature of habit, I always like to sit on same end seat of the same red leather couch that is ... Read More about A Creature of Habit & Winds of Change
Memory Monday & Baby, Oh Baby!
Merry Memory Monday to you! I tucked verses in my heart this week that I remember memorizing as a child in the KJV. I struggled confusing verse two with the KJV; but I finally got it. Here's John 1:1-2 from memory:In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. John 1:1-2Don't you just love how the book of John opens? Victoria Leigh is writing an outline and a thesis statement for a paper. It's like the thesis statement of the ... Read More about Memory Monday & Baby, Oh Baby!
Traveling with the Salesman
Oh, there are so many advantages to being invited to travel with the Salesman.I enjoy being together and snapping pictures as he heads to his appointments.While he's on the phone, I enjoy the scenery and clouds.I'm always on the lookout for old homes and today I find one nestled in the valley.The Salesman is drawn to creeks, streams and babbling brooks.Sometimes the day of travel has a delicious ending at a linen clad tablecloth by a cozy fire. ... Read More about Traveling with the Salesman
Unified
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!" Psalm 133:1Unity has been on my heart and mind for the last eight months. I desire unity in my heart, my home, my family and my church. Recently I called to inquire about an activity available for the teens. After hearing many of the details and asking questions, I was told that it was multi-cultural and then there was a polite pause by the other party on the line... All I could think was that it would just ... Read More about Unified
