Hello everybody, there was a lot on my mind today, so I didn't cook anything, but I did give a recipe for something that I like. It was yesterday too, but you know how it is, the next day it seems to try to weigh in much heavier. I try to teach my daughter to be nice to everyone, but choose your friends wisely. Sometimes as adults we don't do that, we lead with emotions instead of spiritual (sound) judgement. It almost always shows us in the end what we should have done better. Sad thing is we consistently do it., smh, stop it. At some point you must wise up, people are supposed to have the love of Christ in their heart. That means they should put your best interest at the forefront, but they are not there when things get rough or the devil is trying his best to beat you down. Listen to me, look to God, not to man. People will let you down every time, because you aren't supposed to trust in them anyway. The only reason people hurt you is because you gave them the authority to do so, don't allow them to. Love everyone, trust in God. Remember God loves you and so do I!!!!!!!

DEVILED EGGS

6      EGGS (HARD BOILED)
1/4  CUP MAYO
3 TBSPN SWEET PICKLE RELISH
1/2 TSPN SUGAR
SALT AND PEPPER
PAPRIKA

DIRECTIONS

SLICE EGGS IN HALF, TAKE YOKE OUT AND PLACED IN LARGE MIXING BOWL, AND PLACE WHITES ON SERVING PLATE. SMASH THE YOKES WITH A FORK UNTIL YOU HAVE NO LARGE PIECES. ADD IN ALL OF THE OTHER INGREDIENTS AND MIX WITH FORK UNTIL SMOOTH. SPOON MIXTURE INTO THE HOLE OF THE EGG WHITE AND SPRINKLE WITH PAPRIKA, PUT IN THE FRIDGE FOR AT LEAST 30, MORE WOULD BE BETTER. ENJOY....

JEREMIAH 29:11-14

“For thus says the LORD, ‘When seventy years have been completed for Babylon, I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. ‘Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. ‘You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. ‘I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will restore your fortunes and will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will bring you back to the place from where I sent you into exile.’

Hello everybody, today was a good day. Everyday is a good day, and do you know why class? (I just had to, lol) Because we can control our day, no we can't control the actions of others but if we are trusting God and walking in love and prayer, no matter what "TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY"(ICE CUBE, LOL). Food, fellowship, and fun; there is nothing that could be better than that combination. While at my bff's house (yes, i'm always there so mind your business), we were singing, laughing and just worshipping God.  She decided what was for dinner, shrimp (straight out of the water), thanks to her neighbor who is from Charleston, SC. Well, she didn't realize just how much work it was to clean 'fresh' shrimp, I think you can tell by the picture,

lol. Nevertheless, she cleaned them really well, then seasoned them and sauteed them and can you say YUMMY! I hope you enjoyed your good day with a good meal, good times and some praise and worship. Never let your day dictate your attitude, let your attitude dictate you day...STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!


SAUTEED SHRIMP
2 LBS SHRIMP (IT WOULD BE WISE TO BUY THEM ALREADY CLEANED AND DEVIENED)
1/2 STICK OF BUTTER (SALTED)
2 TBSPN OLD BAY
1 TBSPN MINCED GARLIC
SALT AND PEPPER

DIRECTIONS
CLEAN SHRIMP, DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS. SEASON WITH ABOVE SEASONINGS, OR THE SEASONINGS OF YOUR CHOICE. IN A LARGE SKILLET ON MED HEAT, MELT BUTTER AND ADD GARLIC, THEN ADD SHRIMP. COOK 3-5 MINUTES (UNTIL SHRIMP ARE PINKWITH JUST A LITTLE BROWN. ENJOY.



1 CHRONICLES 16:8

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD, PROCLAIM HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE.

Hello everybody, today (wooooo) is all I can say, lol. I had some good eats today. The gourmet salad at the hospital was awesome. It had a spring blend (lettuce), feta cheese, bacon, tomatoes, almonds, grilled chicken and balsamic vinegrette dressing. I know, your mouth is watering. Then for dinner at my bff's house (my guest blogger) we had....wait for it, fish tacos. They were awesome, the best part was the peach mango salsa. The best part of the dinner were the seafood stuffed clams.

Yes, you are not ready at all. It's like a crab cake on a clam shell (a real one, that you can clean and reuse). Kudos to my bff, my bff is better than yours. I love being over there, sometimes noisy but loving all of the time, just love it. I'm not gonna talk ya'll heads off, just a little word, pray, love and enjoy life and everything God has to offer.


SEAFOOD STUFFED CLAMS
 24 CLAM SHELLS (DON'T GO ASKING ME WHERE TO GET THEM, IDK THE BEACH...)
1/2 LB UNCOOKED SCALLOPS
1/4 LB UNCOOKED MED SHRIMP (PEELED AND DEVEINED)
1/2 CUP HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
1 LG EGG YOLK
1/2 CUP BREAD CRUMBS
1 TBSPN DIJON MUSTARD
1 TBSPN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/4 TSPN CAYENNE PEPPER
5, 5 OZ CANS OF LUMP CRABMEAT DRAINED (CHECK FOR SHELLS)
2 TBSPN MINCED CHIVES
2 TBSPN OLD BAY
OLIVE OIL SPRAY

DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 DEGREES. PLACE SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, COVER AND PULSE TO CHOP. ADD THE CREAM, EGG YOLK, MUSTARD, SALT, BREAD CRUMBS AND CAYENNE; COVER AND PROCESS UNTIL PUREED. TRANSFER TO A LARGE BOWL, FOLD IN CRAB AND CHIVES. PUT IN FRIDGE FOR 30 MINS.

WITH FLOURED HANDS SHAPE MIXTURE BY 2 TBSPNS INTO 1/2 IN. THICK PATTIES. LINE A COOKIE SHEET WITH PARCHMENT PAPER, OR FOIL. SPRAY ALL OF THE CLAMS WITH THE SPRAY, PLACE THE PATTIES IN THE CLAMS AND THEN PLACE ON THE COOKIE SHEETS. PLACE IN THE OVEN, COOK FOR 45 MINUTES UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN. YOU MAY HAVE TO COOK IN BATCHES SO PLACE UNUSED PORTIONS IN THE FRIDGE UNTIL READY. SERVE WITH SOME TYPE OF REMOULADE (NO, I'M NOT PROVIDING A RECIPE) ENJOY....

PSALM 107:28-30
THEREFORE LET US DRAW NEAR WITH CONFIDENCE TO THE THRONE OF GRACE, SO THAT WE MAY RECEIVE MERCY AND FIND GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED.

Hello everybody, today has been an eventful day. I had all of these plans of things that I was going to do today. However, I didn't get them all done. I did get marshmallow to piano lessons, but after that the obstacles came. Went home to get my grandmother some things to take to her in the hospital. Walked out of the house made sure the door was locked and realized that I didn't have my keys, they were on the couch. So, we had to catch the trolley (no complaints, it was free) to the hospital. The green and yellow trolley was really nice, and cold, that was our first time riding it.

 We get to the hospital and I gave my grandma her treat, a box of 90 calorie brownies. She ate one immediately. The calvary (the ones with an extra key) finally came. You know all of the time we say that I had planned to do, and I know God laughs because He is thinking hmmm, what you have planned and I'm not involved, let's see how that goes. I didn't begin my day as I normally do, with praise and prayer. So, that just shows you what can happen if you don't begin you day right.

GOOD BROWNIES WITH ICING

2 EGGS

1 TSPN VANILLA EXTRACT

1/3 CUP INSWEETENED COCOA POWDER

½ CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

¼ TSPN SALT

¼ TSPN BAKING POWER

FROSTING

3 TBSPN BUTTER, SOFTENED

3 TBSPN UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER

1 TBSPN HONEY

1 TSPN VANILLA EXTRACT

1 CUP CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. GREASE AND FLOUR AN 8-INCH SQUARE PAN. IN A SMALL BOWL LIGHTLY BEAT YOUR EGGS, SET ASIDE. IN A LARGE POT MET ½ CUP OF BUTTER. REMOVE FROM HEAT, AND STIR IN SUGAR, EGGS AND 1 TSPN VANILLA. FOLD IN 1/3 CUP COCOA, ½ CUP FLOUR, SALT, AND BAKING POWDER. SPREAD BATTER INTO PAN. BAKE FOR 25-30 MINS, DON’T OVERCOOK.

TO MAKE THE FROSTING, COMBINE 3 TBSPN SOFTENED BUTTER, 3 TBSPN COCOA, HONEY, 1 TSPN VANILLA EXTRACT AND 1 CUP CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR. STIR UNTIL SMOOTH. FROST BROWNIES WHILE THEY ARE STILL WARM (DO NOT USE A MIXER OR YOU WILL SIMPLY HAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE, USE YOUR HAND.)

JOHN 16:33

I HAVE SAID THESE THINGS TO YOU, THAT IN ME YOU MANY HAVE PEACE. IN THE WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATION. BUT TAKE HEART; I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD

Lazy Sunday

Hello everybody, today is a lazy Sunday for me. Marshmallow is with her dad, so I didn't do much cooking. I sort of cheated today, lol (don't judge me). Today I had, a rotisserie chicken from Harris Teeter, and I must say it was delicious. I'm going to buy me a rotisserie so that I can cook them myself. I made some mashed potatoes and green beans to go along with my chicken

 and voila, a Sunday dinner.  Today is Father's day, so I want to 'shout out' all the dads out there, whoop whoop to you guys. Doing everything you can to ensure the safety and well being of your children. Do know that you are totally appreciated, you may not hear it all of the time (neither do moms), but you definitely are. Know and understand that you're children are blessings that God saw fit to give you, and by you teaching, loving and being there makes God so happy (not to mention mom and the kids). Keep doing God's will for your family it will ensure a long and prosperous life for you. So in honor of dad who is probably gonna watch game 7 tonight, here is a game time snack we know he will love and easy to make.


BACON WRAPPED TATOR TOTS

1 BAG OF TATER TOTS
1 PACKAGE OF SMITHFIELDS THICK CUT BACON
TOOTHPICKS

DIRECTIONS

PREHEAT THE OVEN AT 400 DEGREES. GET A LARGE COOKIE SHEET AND COVER IN FOIL. CUT THE BACON IN HALF. GET ON TATER TOT, AND ONE OF THE HALVED PIECES OF BACON. WRAP THE BACON AROUND THE TATOR TOT AND STICK THE TOOTHPICK IN TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. CONTINUE UNTIL ALL OF THE TOTS ARE DONE. PLACE IN THE OVEN FOR 20-25 MINUTES FOR THE TOTS AND BACON TO COOK, BACON SHOULD BE GOOD AND CRISPY, SERVE WITH YOUR FELLAS FAVORITE DIPPING SAUCE.

 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 BEREAN STUDY BIBLE

BE ON ALERT. STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH. BE MEN OF COURAGE. BE STRONG

Hello everybody, I spent the night at my best friend's house(my guest blogger). I was supposed to be doing homework, but I fell asleep. Woke up this morning to a special guest, lol.

I guess he was waiting on me to wake up and play with him. What was hilarious was the fact that after a few minutes he stretched out like ugh girl hurry up and get yourself together I'm getting bored.
Breakfast for me this morning was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that was very tasty if I must say so myself. Laying there with my 'bed mate' I was just thinking about how blessed I am. Even when it looks as if the walls are closing in and the sky is falling, I will not be chicken little running and screaming. I'm gonna relax, stay calm and still enjoy life, all of those hardships God has already taken care of so I'm gonna act like it. I know who my source is and because He loves me so much I will never have a need for anything. Please remember don't let troubles or obstacles stop you or dictate your day or life, when you do that you're not letting God's word work. That's not good, so don't do it, or I'm gonna spank you...lol. I won't have to because that situation will.

PS. I would love a homemade shrimp po'boy.

SHRIIMP PO'BOY

1 LB LARGE DEVEINED CLEANED SHRIMP
2 CUPS HOUSE AUTRY HOT SEAFOOD BREADER
2 TBSPN GARLIC SALT
2 TBSPN OLD BAY
1/2 TSPN CAYENNE PEPPER
5 CUPS OF VEGETABLE OIL
2 LARGE HOAGIE ROLLS
HANDFUL OF SLICED DILL PICKLE CHIPS
4 TBSPN OF TARTER SAUCE (I LIKE TO MAKE MINE, AND NO, I DIDN'T GIVE YOU THE RECIPE..LOL)
HANDFUL OF SHREDDED LETTUCE

DIRECTIONS

PAT SHRIMP DRY AND PLACE IN LARGE BOWL, ADD GARLIC SALT, OLD BAY AND CAYENNE PEPPER. TOSS TO COAT SHRIMP COMPLETELY. POUR YOUR SEAFOOD BREADER IN A LARGE PLASTIC BAG. SET ASIDE. HEAT OIL IN A MED STOCK POT ON HIGH FOR ABOUT 3-4 MINUTES. PLACE SHRIMP IN THE BAG OF BREADER AND TOSS TO COAT, SHAKE OF EXCESS AND PLACE SHRIMP IN OIL. FRY FOR ABOUT 3-4 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN (USUALLY THEY WILL START TO FLOAT ON THE TOP OF THE OIL WHEN THEY ARE DONE.). REMOVE FROM OIL, AND DRAIN.

SLICE BREAD (THE LONG WAY, DUH) AND SPREAD WITH YOUR TARTER SAUCE, I LIKE A LOT. PLACE YOUR LETTUCE, THEN PICKLES AND THEN SHRIMP, TOP AND ENJOY.

PROVERBS 18:24 NEW LIVING TRANSLATION

THERE ARE "FRIENDS" WHO DESTROY EACH OTHER, BUT A REAL FRIEND STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER.

Hello everybody, hope all is well with you. My daughter had her first gig last night. A waitress, (yes, they had her pouring drinks oh my gosh). She looked amazing if I do say so myself, and I do.

Our church had a banquet to honor the retirement of the principal of the high school and the head mistress (principal) of the elementary school. It was a really nice event, the children (12-18) volunteered to serve and host. They looked awesome and were very professional. The attendees were able to choose their meal prior to the event. They had their choice of lamb, chicken or salmon, along with wild rice/gravy, summer squash and kale. I’m definitely not a fan of kale, cooked or not, but the meal sounded awesome. Marshmallow and I love salmon, it’s so flavorful and doesn’t take long to cook (she act likes she’s starving so I have to cook quick, lol). You know sometimes we are in such a hurry all the time that we rush everything without really taking the time to enjoy ourselves. Monday comes and we are wishing for Friday to come, then once Friday is here we are wishing Saturday would hurry up. Always rushing the time away, is not a good thing. Of course, we want the weekend to have fun without thinking about the responsibilities of work. Not thinking that you are rushing the time away years are flying by and you wonder why, it’s because you are speaking that into existence. Stop it, when Monday comes embrace it, enjoy your day at work reminding yourself that you are there to be productive, so do that. After, do the things you have to with joy knowing that you’re still alive to accomplish them, and those who are benefiting are being blessed. Make the most of your time, if God is continuing to give you a new day don’t insult Him by rushing them away.

GLAZED SALMON

1/4 TSPN OLIVE OIL
1 COVE MINCED GARLIC
1 TBSPN SOY SAUCE
1 TBSPN LEMON JUICE
2 TBSPN HONEY
1/2 TSPN OLIVE OIL
1/3 TSPN BROWN SUGAR
4(6OZ) SALMON FILLETS
1 TBSN OLIVE OIL
SALT/PEPPER

DIRECTIONS

HEAT 1/4 TSPN OIL IN SKILLET ON MED HEAT, SAUTE GARLIC TIL BROWN. MIX GARLIC,SOY SAUCE, LEMON JUICE, HONEY, 1/2 TSPN OLIVE OIL, BROWN SUGAR, SALT AND PEPPER IN A BOWL THEN POUR INTO LARGE RESEALABLE BAG. ADD SALMON, SQUEEZE OUT AIR AND SEAL. SHAKE BAG AROUND TO COAT SALMON. MARINATE IN FRIDGE FOR AN HOUR. REMOVE SALMON FROM BAG, SHAKE OF EXCESS, PUT MARINADE TO THE SIDE. HEAT 1 TBSPN OIL IN SKILLET OVER MED HEAT. ARRANGE FILETS IN HOT SKILLET, PLACE LID ON THE SKILLET; COOK UNTIL SAMON IS BROWN ON EACH SIDE AND IS FLAKY. POUR MARINADE OVER FILLETS. SPOON LIQUID OVER OCCASIONALLY, 2/3 MINS PER SIDE. PLATE AND ENJOY.


EPHESIANS 5: 11, 15-17

TAKE NO PART IN THE UNFRUITFUL WORKS OF DARKNESS; INSTEAD EXPOSE THEM. LOOK CAREFULLY THEN HOW YOU WALK, NOT AS UNWISE BUT AS WISE, MAKE THE BEST USE OF THE TIME, BECAUSE THE DAYS ARE EVIL. THEREFORE DO NOT BE FOOLISH, BUT UNDERSTAND WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS.