Tuesday, May 20

~ Pamela's strawberry recipes were borrowed from a couple of online sites! Try one today!

http://www.homestead-farm.net/
RecipeStrawIced Strawberry Soup (a favorite recipe from Homestead Farm customer Irene Fischer who got it from a newspaper)

2 pints strawberries (1 quart)
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups plain yogurt

Wash and hull strawberries. Puree strawberries with the water in container of blender. Pour mixture into large bowl; stir in orange juice, sugar and cardamom until sugar is dissolved. Blend in yogurt; chill.Serve in chilled bowls garnished with additional sliced strawberries and sprigs of mint, if you wish.

Elizabeth Schwart’s Strawberry Bread(a favorite recipe from Homestead Farm customer Irene Fischer who got it from a newspaper)

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup salad oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup quick oats
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups crushed strawberries

Beat eggs and sugar; add oil and vanilla. Mix in flour, oats, cinnamon, soda, salt and baking powder. Add strawberries and mix well.Pour into two greased and floured 4- x 8-inch loaf pans.

www.pastrywiz.com/dailyrecipes
California Strawberries and Fresh Mozzarella with Mint DrizzleYield: 24 servings

Mint Drizzle:
3 cups extra virgin olive oil
l1 oz. mint leaves
3 lbs. 12 oz. stemmed and sliced California strawberries
2 oz. sugar
6 lbs. fresh mozzarella cheese slices, 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar as needed
mint sprigs

In blender, combine olive oil and mint. Process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
In bowl, combine strawberries and sugar, cover and set aside.
For each serving:Plate 4 ounces mozzarella, overlapping slices. Spoon 1/2 cup sugared strawberries around cheese. Drizzle 2 tablespoons Mint Drizzle and 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar over cheese and strawberries. Garnish with mint sprigs, as desired.

Monday, May 19

~ Our Morning Praise verse of the week is James 1:19 - 20.
"My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires."

Author Pam Davis was our guest this morning! She has released the first two books and accompanying dolls in her Girls 'N Grace series. You can find these books and dolls, as well as participate in fun online activities, by visiting http://www.girlsngrace.com/.

Tuesday, May 13

~ We talked with Sean Miller of Child Evangelism Fellowship about summer ministry opportunities. Tom Danielsen joined him as well, to discuss how Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery is reaching its community by joining forces with CEF.

If you would like more information about 5-Day Clubs, please contact Child Evangelism Fellowship at www.cefonline.com or call (334) 213-7388.

Monday, May 12

Our Morning Praise verse of the week comes from Hebrews 13:2 -

"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Enjoy entertaining some angels today!

Tuesday, May 6

Guy Doud was the 1986 National Teacher of the Year. He is an incredibly motivational speaker and has undying respect for our nation's teachers. You can hear his Focus on he Family message online:


http://listen.family.org/miscdaily/A000000452.cfm

Monday, May 5

~ Our Morning Praise verse of the week is found in Romans 6:6 -

For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.


~ Our BIG WORD of the week is crepuscular! Pamela had no idea what it meant...do you?

(Crepuscular is a term used to describe animals that are primarily active during the twilight -- at dawn and at dusk.)

~ Andrew and Pamela spoke with Christian Christian of CHEF this morning! The Christian Home Education Fellowship will be holding its state convntion this weekend:

Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center
May 9 & 10, 2008

For more information, visit www.chefofalabama.org

Thursday, April 30

*May is National Foster Care Awareness Month!*

~Buddy Renahan of AGAPE Ministries in Montgomery shared some vital statistics with us about how great the need for foster care is in Central Alabama. Find out more at their website:
www.agapeforchildren.org.