We all long for a home that is warm and welcoming, a place we can express Christ in a loving and caring way. A place that reflects who we are, where we can be refreshed and others are too.
Well, with fall knocking on our doors
it's the perfect time to give God His place in our hearts and homes.
Psalm 46:10 tells us, "Be still and know that I am God..."
We need that time with the Lord to order the priorities in our life.
There are some things that can only be accomplished as we meet with the Lord.
When we seek Him He will always lead and direct us.
Is there someone you've been wanting to have over,
someone you'd like to take a little time fellowshipping with?
Warm up your home with this wonderful soup and cake recipe and invite them over!
Ham & White Bean Soup
(submitted by Lorna Sytsma)
2 - (15.5 oz.) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small onion chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
2-3 Tb. butter
3-4 cups water
2 potatoes peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham
1 - 14 oz. pkg. Polska Kielbasa, sliced (I microwave it briefly and pat dry to reduce the fat)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 bay leaf
Dashes of Tapatio hot pepper sauce (optional)
Directions:
Mash one can of beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, onion and celery in the butter. Stir in water and potatoes. Boil softly until potatoes are tender. Add ham, kielbasa, seasonings and whole and mashed beans and enough water for your desired consistency.
(Originally from Allrecipes.com by Bissy Crosby.)
Oatmeal Cake
(submitted by Pat Martin)
Pour 1 1/4 c. boiling water over 1 c. quick or old fashion oats and 1/2 c. butter.
Let stand 20 min.
Add 1 c. brown sugar, 1 c. white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 c. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp cinnamon. Use a mixer.
Pour into greased 13x9" baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 35 min.
Frosting
6 tbsp soft butter, 1/4 c milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1 c. chopped nuts,
1 c. flaked coconut. Use mixer again.
Spread frosting on cake *while warm*, place under broiler for 2 min.
It looks like German Chocolate Cake, but it's Oatmeal! Very moist, very good!
Enjoy!
Other great opportunities to share savory soup and delicious cake: a new Mom, a grieving friend, a teacher, a pastor (it is Pastor Appreciation Month!)...
And one last thing before I reveal who won the drawing.
If you live locally (Southern California) be sure to check out my friend Bobbie Vann's Christmas Gala at Vintique Alley in Riverside, it will be festive and fun! She and her vendors have been planning for months and have the most fabulous holiday shopping event planned for all of us! Please mark your calendars, November 5th!
And finally...
the Magnolia Market
"gather"
wall script drawing!
Thanks to all of you for leaving your comments!
I love hearing from each one of you.
Come back to see what this next month's Give Away will be
and I have a cute simple fall craft to show you to decorate your home with,
also leave me your recipes in your comment or email them to me so I can post them on my blog!
And the winner for the Magnolia Market "Gather" wall script is:
Kari W.
Congratulations!
