Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

DRIVE-TIME DEVOTION

ON CREAKY KNEES
Read: Psalm 116

Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. --Psalm 116:2

Meet Margaret the battler. More than 90 years of memories and faith are her legacy, but she's not ready to surrender. Her life is full of the physical pain that often accompanies old age, and even though she's too weak to walk anymore, Margaret is not done with her ministry.
Despite her increasing feebleness, and despite her near deafness and inability to move around, Margaret has a ministry that reaches far beyond the walls of the nursing home where she lives. Every day--often for hours at a time--she sits in her chair with a stack of prayer cards and prays diligently for missionaries. And sometimes, when she can push her frail body to do so, she kneels beside her bed on creaky knees to talk with God.
Margaret doesn't have much more than prayer to offer her Lord. She is the essence of the answer to the question in Psalm 116:12, "What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?" Verse 13 answers, "I will . . . call upon the name of the Lord."
A lifetime of being sustained by God's love, grace, and mercy is just about over for Margaret. In the face of mounting physical weakness, she is staying spiritually strong to the end. O to have her courage and dedication--at any age!
(From Campus Journal)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Monday, September 15, 2012

DRIVE-TIME DEVOTION

NO MORE EXCUSES
Read: Ezekiel 18:1-18

The soul who sins shall die. —Ezekiel 18:4

When salmon travel hundreds of miles up rivers and streams to spawn, they are acting on instinct. They are in a sense being driven by an uncontrollable force.
I read about a young convict who thinks that human conduct is similar to that of the salmon. Referring to the murders he committed and to his own fate, he said, "Things just happen." He thinks some kind of force was responsible for his pulling the trigger and killing two people. But he is wrong. Man is free and cannot blame his sinful actions on an uncontrollable force such as instinct.
More than 2,500 years ago, some Israelites were using a similar excuse for their sin. They quoted a well-known proverb that placed the blame for their sins on their ancestors (Ezekiel 18:2). But God told them they were wrong. He said that a good man will not be punished for the sins of a wicked son. Nor will a godly son be punished for the sins of his evil father.
Make no mistake. No matter what your situation, you are responsible for what you do. Stop offering excuses for your sins. Instead, acknowledge your guilt to God and accept the forgiveness He offers (Psalm 32:5). That's the first step in exercising your individual responsibility. —Herb Vander Lugt

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Birthday Verse of the Day: 
Romans 8:15 NIV = For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Today in History:
1911: Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati introduced Crisco hydrogenated shortening.
1939: The film Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
1999: Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship, the youngest player to win two majors since Seve Ballesteros.
1456: The Gutenberg Bible, the first book printed from a movable type, was dated by hand. Printed by the German Johann Gutenberg, its exact date of publication is unknown. Gutenberg probably printed about 180 copies, of which 20 complete copies are extant. The Gutenberg Bible is the oldest surviving printed book in Europe. 

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Birthday Verse of the Day:
Romans 8:14 NIV = because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Today in History:
1935: U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating a system of federal income insurance for the elderly.
2003: The chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore, said he would not remove a Ten Commandments monument from the state judicial building, defying a federal court order to remove the granite monument.
1942: Bill Wallace returns to China as a missionary doctor. He had vowed to give his life for this work years earlier. 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Birthday Verse of the Day:  
Isaiah 8:13 NIV = The LORD Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear.

Today in History:
1910: Nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale died at age 90. She had taken to her bed 34 years earlier, convinced she was dying. 
1998: Iowa honored longtime Governor Terry Branstad by having his likeness carved in a 150-pound block of Colby cheese. The bust was displayed in a cooler outside the cattle barn at the Iowa State Fair.
1587: Members of Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to Roanoke baptizes Manko, the first American Indian convert to Protestantism.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

Today in History
1498: England’s King Henry the 7th paid John Cabot a 10-pound reward for discovering Canada. In American currency, that was about $15 worth of beads.
1993: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court`s 107th justice, and second female member.
1948: English apologist C.S. Lewis wrote in a letter: "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility, contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country."

Birthday Verse of the Day
Nehemiah 8:10 NIV = Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Today in History:
1944: The U.S. Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council created the character Smokey the Bear to plead for Americans to prevent forest fires. 
1765: English founder of Methodism John Wesley wrote in a letter: "You have but one Pattern; follow Him inwardly and outwardly. If other believers will go step for step with you, well; but if not, follow Him!"

Birthday Verse of the Day:
2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV = For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Today in History:
1923: Clarinetist Benny Goodman got his first professional job as a band leader on a Chicago excursion boat. He was 14 years old.
1974: President Richard Nixon announced he would resign following new damaging revelations in the Watergate scandal.
1994: Israel and Jordan opened the first road link between the two once-warring countries.

Birthday Verse of the Day:
Zechariah 8:8 NIV = ...they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God.”

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Tuesday, July 7, 2012

Today in History:
1782: George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration to recognize merit in military enlisted men and noncommissioned officers.
1999: Boston's Wade Boggs became the first player to homer for his 3,000th hit.
1771: Francis Asbury answers John Wesley's call for volunteers to go to America as missionaries; he would become the father of American Methodism.

Birthday Verse of the Day:
Deuteronomy 8:7 NIV = For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills.


Monday, August 6, 2012

Monday, August 6, 2012

Today in History:
1806: The Holy Roman Empire went out of existence as Emperor Francis I abdicated.
2003: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger used an appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to announce his successful bid to replace California Governor Gray Davis.

Birthday Verse of the Day:
1 Corinthians 8:6 NIV = Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Today in History: 
1776 Delegates sign Declaration of Independence.
1923, the 29th president of the United States, Warren G. Harding, died in San Francisco. Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office as President of the United States.

Midday Devotional: A very important guideline for setting priorities is to keep looking forward. Learn from past experiences and mistakes, but don't continue looking backward at them. Look forward to experiences that will help you continue to grow to a deeper level of faith in Christ Jesus. The things you give your time and energy to should help you become a better person and a stronger Christian. Don't beat yourself up over past failures. Forget them and turn to look at what is ahead for you. Face the finish line and do everything you can to be worthy of the prize you will receive when you cross that line.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Today in History:
1790: The first U.S. census was completed, showing a population of just under 4 million people.
1960: Parkway Records released single #811: Chubby Checker’s "The Twist."
1779: Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and a devout Episcopalian who helped establish the American Sunday School Union, is born.

Midday Devotional:
Yes, interruptions can be annoying, but they can also mean you are greatly loved.
By Bob Perks

I had been complaining to a friend about my Sunday. My wife and I went upstairs to put the television on and watch some old movies. I was determined not to be interrupted. "I just won't answer the phone," I declared.
About 10 minutes into my "peace and quiet" the phone rang.
I knew it had to be my son, Keith.
He could sense a bit of frustration in my voice, and I toned it down. I didn't want him to feel like I really didn't want to speak with him.
Afterwards, I crawled back into bed. Our dogs, Ricky and Lucy, often join us for a quick nap. They normally sleep through anything, but today every little sound made them bark.
I had just settled down when the phone rang again.
It was my brother. He was trying out his new cell phone and wanted to give me the number. We talked and I felt bad for not wanting to answer the call. He makes me laugh. Today I needed to laugh.
Not more than 15 minutes later the phone rang again
I grabbed the phone and almost yelled "Hello!" I heard the sweet voice of my neighbor from across the street. This was highly unusual for her to call at this time. I thought there might be a problem. "Bob, this is Grace. I just had to call you," she said.
"Yeah, like everyone else today!" I thought to myself.
"I just finished my lunch and I was sitting here looking out my window. Every time I do I say, ‘You know you should call Bob and tell him.’”
"Tell me what?"
"I have been enjoying the beauty of your labor. Your flowers are wonderful, Bob. I sit here and enjoy my lunch just looking at those beautiful flowers you planted. Every time I do I say I should call and tell you.
I thought back on that Sunday. My son called twice just to tell me about his day and to end the call with "I love you." This November 11th he will celebrate 10 years cancer free. You would think I'd appreciate his call any time of day.
My dogs barked and moaned while I was trying to sleep. Every day of my life they give me unconditional love any time I want it and never get angry when I interrupt their sleep.
My brother called. It was just last week I was so very worried about him. Hearing his voice should be music to my ears.
My neighbor, who depends on me to watch over her, called to tell me she loved me and to thank me for the beautiful flowers she sees each day.
Seven interruptions in my day.
Seven blessings. I thank God that I don't have an uninterrupted life.
I'll think I'll give my friend a call. I know he doesn't want to be left alone.


Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Today in History: 
1930: Orson Welles starred as "The Shadow" in the show's radio debut. At first, the Shadow was the narrator for changing stories, but later became a character in his own adventures. He had the ability to cloud men's minds so they could not see him and he knew what evil lurked in the hearts of men.
1970: The complete New American Standard Version of the Bible is published.

Midday Devotional:
My word . . . shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please. —Isaiah 55:11
They know Tom Dotson pretty well in the prisons of Michigan. They ought to. He spent more than a decade behind bars.
Tom gave his testimony at the annual banquet for prison chaplains in Muskegon, Michigan. He said he had grown up in a Christian home but had rebelled and rejected the gospel. His wife, who sang at the banquet, stayed with him in spite of his repeated failures. A prison chaplain faithfully worked with him, Tom genuinely surrendered to Jesus Christ, and his life was changed.
Dotson urged Christian workers,“Continue on in your ministry with people like me, no matter how frustrating. We may have lots of setbacks. But don’t give up. There’s power for change in even the most frustrating person through the sacrifice of Christ, the One who really sets us free.”Then, looking right at the chaplain who had patiently witnessed to him, Tom said tenderly,“ Thank you for not giving up on me."
God will “abundantly pardon”all who come to Him (Isaiah 55:7). His powerful Word can bring change (v.11), freeing men and women from the prison of sin (John 8:32).
Are you about to give up on someone you think will never change? Don’t! Keep at it! —Dave Egner


 

Monday, July 30, 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Today in History:
1954: Elvis Presley made his first paid performance opening for singer Slim Whitman at Overton Park in Memphis. The 19-year-old nervously began gyrating his leg and a legend began.
1965: U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation creating a health-care program for the elderly called "Medicare." It became effective the following year.
1956: In God We Trust becomes the official motto of the United States by an act of Congress signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Midday Devotional:
She has done what she could. —Mark 14:8
As Mary of Bethany gave her best to Jesus (Mk. 14:1-9), so each of us must give in our own way the best we have to the Lord. Our efforts may not seem significant, but God can use them for His glory.
D. L. Moody told the story of a man who was crossing the Atlantic by ship. He was terribly seasick and confined to his cabin. One night he heard the cry "Man overboard!" But he felt that there was nothing he could do to help. Then he said to himself, "I can at least put my lantern in the porthole." He struggled to his feet and hung the light so it would shine out into the darkness.
The next day he learned that the person who was rescued said, "I was going down in the dark night for the last time when someone put a light in a porthole. As it shone on my hand, a sailor in a lifeboat grabbed it and pulled me in."
Everyone holding forth his own light, or using his one talent, no matter how small, will help accomplish God's purpose on this earth, and will thus glorify the Savior. What a joy it will be when the Master looks into your eyes in that future day and with a loving smile of approval says, "Well done, good and faithful servant . . . . Enter into the joy of your Lord" (Mt. 25:21).


 

Friday, July 27, 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

Today in History: 
1940: Bugs Bunny debuted in the movie cartoon A Wild Hare. Artist Bob Clampett created Bugs after seeing actor Clark Gable munching a carrot in the movie It Happened One Night.
1965: President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation requiring cigarette packages and ads to display a health warning from the U.S. Surgeon General.
2003: Comedian Bob Hope died in Toluca Lake, California, at age 100.

Midday Devotional:
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. —Hebrews 11:8
One of life’s most distressing experiences is being separated from the things and the people we love. It is often difficult to leave a house that holds many pleasant memories, and it is always hard to say goodbye to loved ones when we must leave them.
So it wasn’t easy for Abraham to obey God’s demand that he separate himself from his country and his friends and relatives. Yet, without obedience to God’s command, there would have been no blessing for him or his descendants.
God called Abraham to this life of special consecration because He had chosen him to be the channel through which He would work His plan of redemption. The human race had rebelled and become idolatrous, and Abraham needed to worship the one true God.
It is still the duty of all believers to sever connections with anything that hinders our spiritual progress and effectiveness. We must forsake all sin, all self-will, and every worldly pleasure that draws
our heart away from God.
If we do this, when we are tested and tried the spiritual fiber of our lives will stand the test. We’ll be strengthened in the process, so that we in turn might be a blessing to those around us. —Herbert Vander Lugt

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Today in History: 
1952: Argentina's first lady, Eva Peron, aka Evita, died of cancer at age 33.
1979: A team of nine men set a world record in Edinburgh, Scotland, by pushing a hospital bed 3,233 miles in 36 days.
1603: James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England. Among his many acts affecting English religious life (it is he for whom the King James Version is named) was the issuing of the Book of Sports, approving sports on Sunday.

Midday Devotional:
“I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.” Psalm 16:7
At night, when our hearts are still, God speaks to us. To Solomon, God appeared with a fantastic question, one that we could only dream about someone asking us: “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” (2 Chronicles 1:7). Solomon’s request should forever instruct us in what is truly important. Instead of asking for riches, long life, or the destruction of his enemies, his simple request was for more wisdom to care for the people of God. Anyone who puts the purposes of God and His people ahead of his own personal fortunes and fame will instantly win the favor of the Lord. “And he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern” (Matthew 6:33). Let us ask God for wisdom—not to make money or to control others, but to be able to administrate His kingdom with precision. When our hearts are separated from the world, God will give us the finances, physical health, and other things we need to help us accomplish our heart’s desire for Him.
--By Larry Stockstill

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Today in History: 
44: St. James the Greater, the apostle and brother of St. John, was killed at Jerusalem.
1899: Stuart Hine was born in England. While serving as a missionary to Ukraine, he wrote English words to a traditional Swedish hymn, which is sung today as "How Great Thou Art."

Midday Devotional:
In his book Love Is Now, Peter Gilquist mentioned that he and several other friends were invited to speak to a group of UCLA students. After the meeting, a young man expressed a desire to discuss the matter of salvation. So Gilquist arranged to meet with him the next morning.
The student said that he really wanted what he saw in the lives of believers. But he hesitated to make a commitment because he thought he would have to tell others about Jesus. Gilquist, however, assured him that to become a Christian he was not required to do anything but place his trust in Christ. Realizing that salvation is by God’s grace through faith, the student gladly received the Lord Jesus as his Savior. But a strange thing happened as he went back to his fraternity house. He met a friend and told him of his newfound faith in Christ. Before the day was over, he had testified to every one of his fraternity brothers about Jesus.
Our witness for Christ should reflect a grateful heart—a sincere desire to share salvation’s blessings with others. If we shrink from giving a word of testimony, let’s ask God to give us the desire to speak out for Him. Then we’ll witness because we want to. —Richard De Haan

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012


Today in History:
1847: At the Great Salt Lake, Brigham Young founded the State of Deseret. The U.S. government later changed the name to Utah.
1941: WRBL in Columbus, Ohio, hired 17-year-old Chet Atkins as a staff guitarist.
1969: The Apollo 11 astronauts, including the first men to set foot on the moon, splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean.
1725: John Newton, author of "Amazing Grace" and other hymns, is born in London. Converted to Christianity while working on a slave ship, he hoped as a Christian to restrain the worst excesses of the slave trade, "promoting the life of God in the soul" of both his crew and his African cargo. In 1764 he became an Anglican minister and each week wrote a hymn to be sung to a familiar tune. In 1787 Newton wrote Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade to help William Wilberforce's campaign to end the slave trade.

Midday Devotional:
In 2002, I was in Jakarta, Indonesia, to teach a 2-night Bible conference. The first night, I went early to the host church, and the pastor asked if he could show me around the building. It was impressive in its beauty.
Then the pastor took me to the lower assembly hall. At the front of the hall was a pulpit and a communion table. Behind it was a plain concrete wall on which hung a wooden cross. Below it were some words in the national language of Indonesia. I asked him what the inscription said, and he surprised me by quoting Christ’s words from the cross:
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
I asked if it was there for a particular reason, and he said that several years earlier there had been serious rioting in the city, and 21 churches were burned to the ground in one day. That wall was all that remained of their former facility—the first of the churches to be torched.
The wall and the verse formed a reminder of the compassion of Christ which He showed on the cross, and that became the church’s message to their city. Revenge and bitterness will never be healing responses to the hatred and rage of a lost world. But the compassion of Christ is, just as it was 2,000 years ago. — Bill Crowder

Monday, July 23, 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

Today in History:
1982: The Coca-Cola company introduced Diet Coke.
1742: Susannah Wesley, mother of John and Charles, dies. Born the twenty-fifth child in a clergyman's family, she became one of the most notable mothers in church history.

Midday Devotional:
In 2002, I was in Jakarta, Indonesia, to teach a 2-night Bible conference. The first night, I went early to the host church, and the pastor asked if he could show me around the building. It was impressive in its beauty.
Then the pastor took me to the lower assembly hall. At the front of the hall was a pulpit and a communion table. Behind it was a plain concrete wall on which hung a wooden cross. Below it were some words in the national language of Indonesia. I asked him what the inscription said, and he surprised me by quoting Christ’s words from the cross:
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
I asked if it was there for a particular reason, and he said that several years earlier there had been serious rioting in the city, and 21 churches were burned to the ground in one day. That wall was all that remained of their former facility—the first of the churches to be torched.
The wall and the verse formed a reminder of the compassion of Christ which He showed on the cross, and that became the church’s message to their city. Revenge and bitterness will never be healing responses to the hatred and rage of a lost world. But the compassion of Christ is, just as it was 2,000 years ago. (Bill Crowder)


Friday, July 20, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012

Verse of the day: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)

Midday Tidbit: One of the top psychologists has come out with a study that says to have a happy marriage, men should simply do what their wives want. John Gottman says his studies show that the majority of marriages that work are those where the husband has mastered two words, "Yes, dear."

Midday Devotional: Heavy rain was falling outside as Marcia, the director of the Jamaican Christian School  for the Deaf, spoke to our group. Thirty-four teens and several adults were visiting the school. But one of our students was not distracted by the rain or the children running around the room.
That teen heard Marcia say, "My dream for these kids is to have a playground." She took that sentence, and through the prompting of the Lord turned it into an idea. Later that day she told me, "We should come back and build them a playground." An opportunity for service was born.
A little over 4 months later, on another rainy day in Jamaica, we held a celebration in that same room. We had just assembled a wooden playground - complete with slides, a ladder, climbing bars, swings, and a trapeze.
One student seized an opportunity, and a dream was fulfilled.
How often does God prompt us to take action to meet the needs of others and we let the opportunity go?
How many times does that Spirit nudge us to say to do something in Jesus' name and we shake off the nudging? Let's seize each opportunity God gives us to serve others in His name. (Dave Branon)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Verse of the day: And now you also have heard the truth, the good news that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom He promised long ago. (Ephesians 1:13)

Midday Tidbit: According to a study by Salary.com, if a full-time stay-at-home mom were paid market wages for all her work, she would earn $134,000 a year. To reach that figure, they calculated the earning power of the 10 jobs moms said most closely described what they do: housekeeper, day care teacher, cook, computer operator, facilities manager, van driver, janitor, chief executive, psychologist, and laundry machine operator.

Midday Devotional: An Act of Kindness for a Broken Heart 
This story was shared anonymously by a caller to a Chicago radio show.
"Hi Mommy," said Susie. "What are you doing?"
"I'm making a casserole for Mrs. Smith next door," said her mother.
"Why?" asked Susie, who was only six years old.
"Because Mrs. Smith is very sad; she lost her daughter and she has a broken heart. We need to take care of her for a little while."
Susie thought seriously about how she could do her part in caring for Mrs. Smith. A few minutes later, Susie knocked on her door. After a few moment Mrs. Smith answered the knock and greeted Susie.
"My mommy says that you lost your daughter and you're very, very said with a broken heart." Susie held her hand out shyly. In it was a Band-Aid. "This is for your broken heart." Mrs. Smith gasped, choking back her tears. She knelt down and hugged Susie.
Mrs. Smith accepted Susie's act of kindness and took it one step further. She purchased a small key ring with a plexiglass picture frame and placed Susie's Band-Aid in the frame to remind herself to heal a little every time she sees it. She wisely knows that healing takes time and support. It has become her symbol for healing, while not forgetting the joy and love she experienced with her daughter.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Iced Tea Rub


* 1/2 cup powdered iced tea mix (with no artificial sweeteners)
* 2 Tbsp. ground ginger
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 tsp ground cloves
* salt and pepper


1. In a small bowl combine all the ingredients.
2. Pat about 2 Tbsp. into whatever you select (meat, seafood or vegetables). Refrigerate a few hours before cooking
3. The rub can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Coconut Drumsticks

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
pack of chicken drumsticks
1 Tbsp diced ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
1 can coconut milk
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper
(optional red pepper if you'd like a kick)

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large freezer bag, shake up to mix ingredients. Put in refrigerator and marinate for at least two hours. Grill to internal temp. of 180 degrees.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche 

Ingredients

  • 1  refrigerated rolled pie crust
  • 0.5 pound(s) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  •  Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup(s) sour cream
  • 0.5 cup(s) whole milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
  • 4  scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 0.25 cup(s) fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 4 ounce(s) goat cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Fit the pie crust into and up the sides of a pie plate; fold the edge of dough underneath itself to create a thicker 1/2-in. border that rests on the lip of the pie plate and crimp as desired. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus, oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and roast on the oven rack underneath the quiche shell until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove crust and reduce oven to 375°F.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, milk,1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and nutmeg, if using. Add the asparagus, scallions and mint, and mix to combine; fold in the goat cheese.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the crust. Bake until just set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/roasted-asparagus-goat-cheese-quiche-recipe-122911

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce
2 tsp water
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
pinch ground allspice
pinch nutmeg
pepper
2/3 tsp sweet paprika

1. Add all ingredients, except paprika, to the slow cooker. Cover and stir occasionally. Cook for 2-4 hours or until ketchup reaches desired consistency.
2. Turn off slow cooker and stir in paprika. Allow mixture to cool and then put in covered container (reuse old ketchup bottles). Store in refrigerator.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Easter Ham Glaze Recipes

1. Mint and lemon sprinkle: Combine 1/2 cup snipped frresh mint, 1 Tbsp shredded lemon peel and 2 cloves minced garlic.

2. Lemon-mustard glaze: In a bowl stir together 1/2 cup lemmon curd, 1/4 cup dijon mustard, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Makes 3/4 cup glaze.

3. Apricot-cherry glaze: In a bowl stir together 1/2 cup each apricot preserves and cherry preserves and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Makes 1 cup glaze.

4. Peach-pineapple glaze: In a saucepan combine one undrained 8-oz. can of crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup peach preserves, 2 Tbsp cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Makes 1-1/4 cups glaze.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Monday, February 13

LUNCH FOR A BUNCH: Congratulations to Ashlie and the staff at Pep-Up, Inc. in Pocomoke!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thursday, February 9

‎Big news! Lunch for a Bunch is moving....to Facebook! Check in on our page every 2nd Monday of the month to see which local office has scored lunch from DQ Grill & Chill in Salisbury! Sign up here (next drawing Feb. 13th)!