Nana's Parlor: Beautiful Sunday

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Beautiful Sunday

Hi Everyone,

I know it has been a couple of weeks since I posted last. However, I just had to post today and share with you my day so far. Church was wonderful this morning. I am always inspired by the message of God's Word. Today Pastor Skelly preached from John 7: 14 - 53. It was great. the message of Jesus and the salvation He offers to all never get old, it is always new. Praise the Lord.

This afternoon Jim preached at the boarding home. The people ther love Jim and he loves sharing God's Word with those who do not get out to church. When he came home he grilled some hot dogs and we had a little picnic, just him and I. It is so wonderful sitting out on the patio and enjoying our backyard and the beautiful weather. With all the trees that growing in our yard we see alot of birds. Next week Jim is going to get food for our finch feeder. We have seen them as well as blue jays, cardinals, robins, sparrows, and black birds. I love to watch the birds. After we cleaned up Jim watered the garden and then I got out the book I am reading and sat in the shade of the trees next to my little herb garden in a pot and read for a while. The scent from the herbs was wonderful. I planted lemon balm, pineapple sage and lavendar. It was wonderful.

Right now I am reading a book series by Colleen Coble, her Rock Harbor series. It is a real page turner and very hard to put down. I recommend the series. I am looking forward to reading some of her other series. I would love to hear about some of the books that you like to read or have read. Leave a comment and let me know what you like to read. I also love to read the Bible. My favorite verse is Ephesians 2:8-9 - "For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is a gift from God not of works lest any man should boast." I love this verse because it reminds me that there is nothing I can do to save myself. Only Jesus saves. Please also share your favorite verse from the Bible with me.

Well I better close for now. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hugs,
Janet

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Pat Catan Shopping Haul

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Glaze

1 box of Jiffy Yellow Cake mix
1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
3/4 stick of butter

Mix cake mix according to package directions. Put 1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth. Mix in to cake batter. Pour into 9x9 greased and floured cake pan. Put 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth and drizzle over cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees. While the cake is baking chop butter into blender, add 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam and blend till smooth. Put aside. Keep at room temperature.

When cake is baked, cool slightly drizzle the butter and jam mixture over cake and let cool. Cut and serve with coffee, tea, or milk. Yummy!

Chocolate Mayo Cake

2 1/4 c. of all-purpose flour

1 2/3 c. sugar

1 1/4 c. milk

3 1/2 t. of baking powder

1 t. of salt

1 t. vanilla or almond extract

1 c. mayo

Mix altogether. Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. and 10 minutes or till a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool and frost. (Mayo takes the place of shortening or butter and eggs.)

Buttercream Chocolate Frosting

3 c. of powder sugar

1/2 c. of butter softened

2 t. vanilla

3 ounces of cocoa

3-4 T. milk

Beat together all ingredients until smoot. Frost cooled cake, cut and serve.

ENJOY!!!

Chocolate Mint Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is so easy and quick to make and taste delicious.

1 Pre-made Pie crust from Phillsbury
butter (enough for other ingredients to stick)
1/4 - 1/2 cupbrown sugar
1 - 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped chocolate mint chips

Unroll the pie crust and roll to make it a little thinner. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with chopped chocolate mint chips. Roll and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees till light golden brown. Cool, cut and serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Serve with coffee, tea or milk. Delicious!!!

Chicken Au Graten Potato Casserole

This is a quick and easy casserole.

1 box of Betty Crocker au Graten Potatoes. Prepare as directed on package.
1 - 2 cups of small cubed, cooked chicken
1/2 - 1 cup of small cubed mild cheddar cheese.

After you prepare the potatoes according to the package, add the chicken and mix. Top with the cubed cheese and cover. Bake covered in a 425 degree oven. 5 minutes before done take cover off to brown the top.

Serve with a salad or other vegetable. Yummy! Great way to use leftover chicken or turkey.

Other meats that can be substituted: cubed ham, canned tuna or salmon, cooked ground meat. If you have a few leftover hamburgers, cube them and added to the casserole. Be creative!

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Beautiful Sunday

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