The Woman Who Fears the Lord

The Woman Who Fears the Lord
10 [4] An excellent wife who can find?She is far more precious than jewels.11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,and he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good, and not harm,all the days of her life.13 She seeks wool and flax,and works with willing hands.14 She is like the ships of the merchant;she brings her food from afar.15 She rises while it is yet nightand provides food for her householdand portions for her maidens.16 She considers a field and buys it;with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.17 She dresses herself [5] with strengthand makes her arms strong.18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.Her lamp does not go out at night.19 She puts her hands to the distaff,and her hands hold the spindle.20 She opens her hand to the poorand reaches out her hands to the needy.21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,for all her household are clothed in scarlet. [6]22 She makes bed coverings for herself;her clothing is fine linen and purple.23 Her husband is known in the gateswhen he sits among the elders of the land.24 She makes linen garments and sells them;she delivers sashes to the merchant.25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,and she laughs at the time to come.26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.27 She looks well to the ways of her householdand does not eat the bread of idleness.28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;her husband also, and he praises her:29 “Many women have done excellently,but you surpass them all.”30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,and let her works praise her in the gates.

Tea Time!

Tea Time is should be relaxing and can be casual. It does not need to be formal, and you certainly do not have to eat those unappealing little cucumber sandwiches if you do not want to!!! You can have tea everyday, all by yourself, although it is a great deal tastier if you share it with friends!
Here in America, high-tea is incorrectly used to describe a very formal, social tea. The meaning, however; should be used to describe simply a tea served with the dinner meal. You can choose to have “high-tea” everyday if you would like.
Here is how to brew a “proper Tea”
1. Fill tea pot with hot tap water to warm it up prior to adding tea leaves and boiling water.
2. Fill tea kettle with fresh, cold, non-distilled water.
3. Place kettle on stove and bring to boil.
4. Just before kettle begins to boil, pour water from tea pot and add one teaspoon tea leaves per cup to pot, plus an additional teaspoon 'for the pot.
5. Remove kettle from heat right after it comes to a boil, and pour 6 ounces per cup into tea pot.
6. Let tea steep 3 - 7 minutes depending on desired strength.
7. Pour tea into cups using a strainer to catch loose leaves.
8. Add cold, whole milk, or lemon to tea cups depending on preference of guests.
* often directions for tea will instruct you to add milk before pouring tea. This was done to temper the fragile porcelain of the 16th and 17th centuries. The practice continued as habit only. It is perfectly correct to add milk and lemon after the tea has been poured. This method is also preferred in order to maintain taste consistency since we have little control over the strength of the leaves being brewed.


There are many teas on the market. My personal favorites are Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea, or Earl Gray (Twinings or Bigelow).

Most of these come in teabag form- Use about 3-4 teabags per teapot and let steep for about five minutes.

Chicken Pot Pie

The other night I made a really tasty chicken pot pie and I thought I would share the recipe. Usually making a pot pie is too time-consuming, however I think you will like this little recipe because it uses some short-cuts but nothing that affects the taste.

First cook and remove the meat from one whole chicken (anything over 4 lbs should work. (tip: whenever I do one chicken, I figure it is just as easy to do two- then freeze for next time to save a step) reserve the stock

Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.

I use a ready made (rollable, not fixed) pie crust (Pillsbury is great- it tastes homemade!)

Other than the chicken and pie crusts, this is what you will need:

2 9-inch pie pans
1 bag of frozen, mixed veggies
6 TBSP butter
6 TBSP Flour
4 cups of broth, (you can use the stock from the chicken plus bouillon to make 4 cups)
1 tsp garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 tsp parsley
¼ tsp Thyme
½ bay leaf


To make the chicken pot pie, heat the butter in a pan. Add flour and continue to cook for two minutes. (med. heat) . Stir in broth and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened. Add mixed vegetables. And allow to cook for two minutes on low heat.

*Pre bake your bottom crusts a little before spooning in mixture

Spoon in mixture and cover with top crust. Cut slits into the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.

Bake pies at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Pie should be golden brown and bubbly.

*Yields 2 nine-inch pies

Bless Your Family By Setting The Table

I used to be a real stickler for dinnertime. I sent friends home, we all sat down together and the television was OFF. As my kids have grown older, I have let this slide more and more. I have been realizing that dinnertime is important now more than ever. As they get older it is even more important to have these times of family talks and closeness.

In today’s hurried families, actually setting the table for evening meals rarely, if ever, happens. Why has something this basic faded away? For many reasons, but here are a few: Firstly, Most women work now and dinner is oftentimes a very hurried non-event consisting of cheap take-out or fast food. Secondly, no one seems to eat at the same time anymore. Schedules are varied throughout the house and moms are too tired to make even the slightest extra effort. Thirdly, It’s seems such a trivial issue. Why does it matter? Who cares? As long as the kids are fed, right?

I think dinnertime is very important. This is a time to show your family just how much you care about them. You are making the effort to feed them healthy food and you want them to sit down and be comfortable. Children seem to “talk” at dinner. You can find out so much about what is going on in their lives! Dinnertime is a time of closeness and togetherness. It shows you are interested in them. Children, even older ones, like to have consistency. It helps them to feel secure. Dinnertime should be something they can count on happening nearly the same time every night.

It doesn’t take much effort and in fact, if you teach your children to set the table, you won’t have to do it at all! Even if tonight’s dinner is pizza, I encourage you to still set the table with the basics and for everyone to sit down and enjoy it together!

Sometimes it really is the little things that matter most. I am committed to making our evening meal special from now on!

It’s very simple:
The fork stands alone
On the left side of the plate
The knife protects the spoon
From the fork on the right side.

Start with placemats positioned about two-inches from the table’s edge. Make sure everyone has adequate elbow room. Tight areas produce lots of messy accidents!
Place the main dinner plate directly in the center of the placemat. Place your fork on the left side of the plate and the knife on the right hand side. At my house this is really the only silverware needed for a meal, however if you are serving multiple courses keep this rule in mind: The utensils to be used first belong on the outside.
Position glasses to the right and a few inches above the knife, or knife and spoon,( depending on what you are serving)
Napkins go to the left of the fork. If you are serving bread, place a bread plate or small saucer a few inches above the fork placement.

That’s basically all you need to know to make mealtimes special in your house! Oh, and turn OFF the t.v.!

Today is Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is observed during Holy Week on the Thursday before Easter. Sometimes it is called "Holy Thursday". Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified. Maundy Thursday services are usually solemn occasions, with remembrances of the betrayal of Jesus.

Different denominations observe Maundy Thursday in different ways but it is usually done with one of two main themes:
Some churches will hold a "foot washing service" the Bible says in John 13:1 that Jesus "showed them the full extent of his love." Jesus demonstrated to us by this humble service that we are to love others with humility and sacrifice. This is why many churches choose to commemorate this event with a special service.

During the Passover meal, Jesus took bread and wine and asked his Father to bless it. He broke the bread into pieces, giving it to his disciples and said, "This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Then he took the cup of wine, shared it with his disciples and said, "This wine is the token of God's new covenant to save you--an agreement sealed with the blood I will pour out for you." These events recorded in Luke 22:19-20 describe the Last Supper and give the biblical reason for the practice of communion. Many churches hold special Communion services as a part of their Maundy Thursday celebrations. Many churches, like my church, Forest Christian Church, observe a traditional Passover Seder meal. This is the very meal Jesus himself was observing when he was betrayed. To learn how to celebrate your own seder meal check out this link:

http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/19990301/FRIDGE/seder.htm

May God Bless you and your family

Teaching Letter Recognition

How to teach a child to recognize the Alphabet

After your child has learned to recite his or her ABC’s, the natural progression is to teach them to recognize these letters. This is not a difficult task. There are many things you can do to make this effortless and even fun.

Firstly, many people will tell you to introduce the lowercase first because the great majority of printed letters are in lowercase. After teaching my own four children and many others, I am convinced that it does not really matter and I actually prefer to teach the Capitals first. This is for precisely the same reason stated above! The vast majority of printed letters ARE in lowercase, so it is much easier for the small child to pick out the Capitals, when you give them a task such as, “show me the letter G”. Another reason is because many lowercase letters are similar in appearance. For example, g,q,p,b,d are very similar and thus difficult for a still learning child to differentiate.
Secondly, many people espouse that both cases and sounds should be taught at the same time. I say absolutely not! It is much better to teach them to recognize the letters and then teach sound. Too much information at one time is confusing and takes much longer to absorb.

Here are some games to teach letter recognition:

Buy refrigerator magnets!!! You can find both capital and lowercase, (the lowercase are more difficult to find, if you have trouble check a school supply store or the internet) Place only 2-3 on the refrigerator. Show the child the letters and say their names. After you have shown the letters and stated their names continue by moving the letters all around and asking for a particular letter. Make sure to shower lots of praise on the child for every correct letter he or she gives you. When incorrect, simply state the correct name for the letter and place back on the fridge. Add new letters only when the child knows the old letters perfectly. Do not remove the old letters, just simply add to them.

The same method above can be done with foam letters in the bathtub! This is a great place to learn! The child is nice and relaxed! Who wouldn’t like to “do school” with bubbles all around? ;)

Try having your child point out letters while you are waiting in line at the grocery store, the bank, wherever! Letters are everwhere! Look on signs, magazines, t-shirts, ball-caps…

Once your child has learned all of the capital letters, it will be time to teach the lowercase. I do this by calling the capitals the “mama letters” and the lowercase, the “baby letters”. I begin the same way I did when they were first learning. No more than three at a time. I point out that most of the babies look like their mother, however not all do (i.e. Gg) We play games like match the mama to her baby. You can use index cards, foam letters or refrigerator magnets, or letter tiles. (you can find those at Walmart) When playing the matching game I lay them out on the floor and make sure not to use more than 6 letters at a time.
It is at this stage that I begin saying the sounds of the letters, however until they firmly have a grasp on visual recognition, I do not stress this concept.

=) Amy

Supplies:
	Marshmallows
	Scissors
	Toothpick
	Food coloring
A little powdered sugar for dusting

1. Using scissors, make a diagonal cut in the upper left corner of the marshmallow. 
2. Gently lift the corner and make a snip down the middle. 
3. Use your fingers to separate the ears and angle them outward. 
4. From the point where the first cut was made, snip to the middle of the marshmallow. 
5. Pinch the cut end slightly to form a rounded tail. 
6. For the bunny's face, make an 1/4-inch horizontal cut midway between the base of the ears and the bottom of the marshmallow. 
7. Create the feet by making a diagonal cut in the lower left corner of the marshmallow. Divide the feet in the middle
8. Using a toothpick dipped in food coloring, draw on the eyes, nose, and whiskers.

* tip:  as you make each cut, dust with a little powdered sugar to keep it from sticking to you, and to itself =)

Buy Organic Milk!

Should you buy only organic milk? I think so. Here is why:

Here is a basic list of rules that a farm must follow to be certified organic. This is not a complete list. The laws are quite strict. Please remember when reading labels that "organic" and "natural" are very different!

1. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are allowed on the ground where the cows graze or where their feed is grown.
2. NO bovine growth hormones (BGH) are allowed to increase milk production. There's no genetic mutation or irradiation allowed.
3. They do not allow antibiotics. If a cow becomes sick and must be treated with antibiotics the farmer must wait an entire year before that animal will be allowed to return to milk production.
4. Cows which produce Organic milk must have “access to pasture” What this means varies from farm to farm. Some animals graze exclusively, some have only limited grazing time.
Organic Farms Benefit Us All
Organic Farms help the environment. No pesticides, chemical or synthetic fertilizers are used. This is important because such chemicals wash away in rain water and end up in your water supply.
Did you know that on regular farms (not organic) cows are given food made from other (dead) animals? This can spread diseases such as Mad Cow Disease.
On regular (not Organic) farms the cows are treated with BGH (bovine growth hormone) or rbST (recombinant bovine somatotropin). This dramatically increases milk production. These chemicals cause IGF-1 (an insulin like growth factor) in the milk. This survives pasteurization! It is thereby passed to humans and absorbed into your body! There is a great deal of debate on whether or not this is a cause of breast and colon cancer.
The USDA and FDA have approved this hormone and claim that it is safe, however the US seems to be alone in their belief. It has been banned in Europe, Canada and Japan.
The hormones also make the cows sick. It over-stimulates the cows udders and milk glands, causing mastitis. (an infection in the udder) This subsequently can cause pus to be emitted along with the milk. There are those who say that most of the pus is eradicated during pasteurization, however; the thought of giving my children milk mixed with pus is sickening!
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Antibiotics
Since the non-organic cow is constantly sick it must be treated with antibiotics.
Although it is illegal to receive milk from a cow being treated with antibiotics, the antibiotics seem to be showing up in the samples at an alarming rate. Some studies show this at 21%, while others as high as 38%

This can make you and your children immune to antibiotics when you actually need them.

Next time you are in the grocery store, take a good look at the expiration dates on the organic milk. How does it stay good for so long? One reason is because organic farms use a different method of pasteurization. Regular milk farms use a process known as Flash pasteurization. This means it is brought to a temp of between 140 and 160 degrees for a short amount of time and then cool very quickly in order to destroy bacteria, molds and yeasts.
Organic milk farms use the UHT method. This means it is heated to 275 degrees for a couple of seconds. This method is superior in killing micro-organisms and because of the shorter processing time, also better preserves the nutrients.

UHT treated milk also can stay out of the refrigerator (before it’s opened). Neat huh?

Just ask your parents or grandparents how long the milk used to sit on their doorsteps after delivery by the milkman. Why was it that it didn’t go bad? Less bacteria! The growth hormones were approved in the 1990s, that combined with using an inferior method for pasteurization had led to milk that spoils very quickly.

What about the taste? Pus in the milk gives it an “off” taste as you might imagine. The taste and texture of organic milk is much smoother and creamier.

The USDA and FDA claim that there are no nutritional differences between organic milk and their hormonally treated milk; however, there are several independent studies that provide evidence to the contrary.

Protect our children! Buy organic!

=) Amy

CDC Finds Rocket Fuel chemical in baby formula & city water

The following is a direct reprint of an AP story. I thought this was a very important article because we all want to keep our families safe and healthy. My thanks to Mike Stobbe for keeping us informed.

Bottom line- Breast feed, buy locally grown organic fruits and vegetables and hopefully we can all minimize the effects of the things we cannot avoid- like contaminated water.

CDC: Rocket fuel chemical found in baby formula

By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer - Fri Apr 3, 3:36 AM PDT
ATLANTA - Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what's considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.
The study by scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked for the chemical, perchlorate, in different brands of powdered baby formula. It was published last month, but the Environmental Working Group issued a press release Thursday drawing attention to it.
The chemical has turned up in several cities' drinking water supplies. It can occur naturally, but most perchlorate contamination has been tied to defense and aerospace sites.
No tests have ever shown the chemical caused health problems, but scientists have said significant amounts of perchlorate can affect thyroid function. The thyroid helps set the body's metabolism. Thyroid problems can impact fetal and infant brain development.
However, the extent of the risk is hard to assess. The government requires that formula contain iodine, which counteracts perchlorate's effects. The size of the infant and how much formula they consume are other factors that can influence risk.
The study itself sheds little light on how dangerous the perchlorate in baby formula is. "This wasn't a study of health effects," said Dr. Joshua Schier, one of the authors.
The largest amounts of the chemical were in formulas derived from cow's milk, the study said.
The researchers would not disclose the brands of formula they studied. Only a few samples were studied, so it's hard to know if the perchlorate levels would be found in all containers of those brands, a CDC spokesman said.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it was considering setting new limits on the amount of perchlorate that would be acceptable in drinking water. A few states have already set their own limits.
The EPA has checked nearly 4,000 public water supplies serving 10,000 people or more. About 160 of the water systems had detectable levels of perchlorate, and 31 had levels high enough to exceed a new safety level the EPA is considering.

Homemade Playdough

What a rainy Spring Break! The kids don't have to get cabin fever! Make your own playdough! Even the "big kids" have fun when they have made it themselves! (you just have to promise to keep their secret!) Here's how to do it:

Materials
· 1 cup water
· 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
· 1/2 cup salt
· 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
· Food coloring
· 1 cup flour
· 1 saucepan
Directions
1. Combine water, oil, salt, cream of tartar, and food coloring in a saucepan and heat until warm.
2. Remove from heat and add flour.
3. Stir, then knead until smooth.
4. Store this dough in an airtight container or a Ziploc freezer bag.

Resurrection Cookies

This is a fabulous way to teach your children the true meaning of Easter. It's fun and creative and a sure way to see that the "Easter Bunny" doesn't overshadow the glory of Resurrection Day! Unfortunately I don't know who to credit for this recipe and lesson, but whoever you are--- We all thank you!

You will need:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zipper baggy
1 wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible
Instructions:These are to be made the evening before Easter. Preheat oven to 300F.*** (this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe). Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar to drink. Read: John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His lifeto give us life. Read: John 10:10&11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27
So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet.Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read: Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read: Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read: John 16:20&22
On Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9

Food Preservation

Due to the recession and fear of the current political climate there has been a renewed interest in preserving food. Most people aren't aware that we have a large canning kitchen here in Jacksonville that is available to all Duval County residents! It is great for co-ops, groups of friends, churches.. whomever! The following is a direct reprint from the Recreation and Community services link on http://www.coj.net/.

Agricultural Canning Center
2525 Commonwealth AvenueJacksonville, Fl, 32254904 387-8860
Today's modern Canning Center serves a different function than the original facility built in the early 1930s to feed inmates at a nearby prison. Changed during World War II, it continues today to serve the community by teaching food preservation and storage techniques.
The facility on Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1978 to better serve Jacksonville's growing population. Air conditioned and recently updated, the Canning Center provides an institutional kitchen environment. All equipment necessary for canning is provided onsite. Users provide their own ingredients.
Collaboration between the City of Jacksonville and the University of Florida, School of Agriculture Extension Service provides funding for the Canning Center's services. The client list includes Duval County residents, boaters, various churches, people on restricted diets, non-profit organizations within the city, the 4-H School Enrichment Program and other governmental agencies. It is also used within the Agriculture Department to train its many master food and master gardener volunteers who subsequently assist in educational programming throughout the city.
The Canning Center has established a partnership with Duval County Schools, providing educational tours and teaching the value of agriculture to school age children throughout Jacksonville. Students arrive at the center after touring a nearby farmer's market. The Canning Center supervisor leads students through an educational program that teaches the difference between high-acid and low-acid foods and gives basic principles of food and kitchen safety, including a practical exercise in proper hand washing. Students are taken step by step through the preparation process. Finally, the students can their own snack, and watch the supervisor seal it mechanically and the students take it with them when they leave. This is a favorite tour for both students and teachers.
Year-round hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Who Can Use The Canning Center? All Duval County residents who are canning for themselves, their families, churches, or any non-profit organization (not for businesses) may use the facility. For safety reasons no children under 8 years of age are allowed. Walk in clients are not accepted. You must call and make an appointment two or three days in advance, if possible.
What Is The Cost?$7.50 per hour, per group, including processing time, plus .65 cents per quart can, .45 cents per pint can (all low acid foods, vegetables, meats, soups and stews) must go in cans. All high-acid foods (fruits, jellies, jams, and pickles) will go in jars. Clients must provide their own jars. There is a .15 cents per jar processing fee. To qualify for tax-exempt status, a nonprofit agency must have a valid Tax Exempt Certificate on file and pay for the canning with a check from the nonprofit agency or organization.
What Can We Can?Tested and tried recipes must be used at the canning center. The canning of fruits and vegetables are the most popular, but many other items can be canned: meat, soup, jelly, jam. Etc. The center has some recipes that have proven over the years to be just great. Also the Family and Consumer Sciences Program area next door at the Duval County Extension Service/Agriculture Department, has many more recipes.
How Long Will It Take?That depends on you and the help you bring with you. Most people who are in by 8:30 a.m. will be out by 2 p.m., depending on recipe.
What Do We Bring?Only your product and ingredients needed for recipe. If using jars you must bring your own. Bring boxes to use carrying the product home.

Buttermilk Biscuits

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring*
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lard or vegetable shortening, chilled
2 tablespoons butter, chilled
3/4 cup buttermilk
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 450°. Adjust oven rack to center position.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Cut in chilled shortening and butter until you have pieces the size of small peas. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; pour in buttermilk. With a wooden spoon, gently blend dry ingredients into the buttermilk, just until mixture is clumping together. If necessary, add a few more teaspoons of buttermilk.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured board. Pat out in a circle about 8 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2 to 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut out and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake on center oven rack for about 10 to 12 minutes, until tops are browned. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits, depending on size of cutter.

A Well Stocked Kitchen

Whether you are planning a kitchen for the first time or adding to your current inventory, having the right tools makes cooking easier and more fun.

Equipment Tools
mixing bowls in graduated sizes
dry measuring cup set
liquid measuring cups
measuring spoons
set of quality knives
mixing spoons (plastic, metal & wooden)
kitchen shears
pastry blender
Thermometers (meat & candy)
openers (electric, hand, bottle & corkscrew)
wire whisk
vegetable peeler
timer
mallet
colander
rolling pin
sifter
spatulas
wire mesh strainer
scales (optional)
cutting board
grater
brushes (pastry & basting)
metal turner
meat fork
tongs
ladle
kitchen towels & pot holders

Cookware
saucepans (1,2, & 3 qt with lids)
skillets (large & small)
dutch oven
stockpot or kettle with lid
double boiler

Bakeware
(pans are metal, dishes are glass)
2 or 3 9-inch round cakepans
8- & 9-inch square pans
13 x 9-inch pan
10 inch tube pan
bundt pan
13 x 9 baking dish
8 or 9-inch square baking dish
1 quart baking dish
2 cookie sheets
15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan
wire cooking racks
9 x 5-inch loafpan
muffin pan
9-inch glass pieplate
9-inch springform pan

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog home! I hope you will enjoy it. It is my goal to create a blog that will be fun and informative for Christian woman on the First Coast. Things you will find here will be recipes, homeschooling stuff, sermons, information on the best restaurants & shops in this area. I will have articles on how to save money, organizational tips and much much more!

I want women to be what we are called to be. My goal is to help you (and myself too!) become that Proverbs 31 woman!!!