A thought for 2022: Think of a picture being made up of multiple thousands of pixels. Each right choice we make is a pixel. When pixels are missing, the image is harder to see. But with each right choice (grace, gratitude, forgiveness, humility, seeking God’s kingdom, Godly disciplines, obeying His voice in the small things…) […]
Ingredients 75 ml (1/3 C) honey 150 ml (2/3 C) sugar 100g butter 75 ml (1/3C) whipping cream 1/2 Tbsp ground ginger 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon 1/4 Tbsp ground cloves 1/2 Tbsp soda bic 250g plain flour Method melt syrup, butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat take off heat and mix in cream […]
6-8 servings Ingredients 2 oz butter 4 potatoes 2 leeks or onions ½ medium head white cabbage 4 medium sized carrots 1 tsp salt to taste 3 turnips 4l water To serve: Croutons, fresh herbs Instructions: Wash and peel the vegetables. Slice them into small pieces. Melt the butter into a large soup pot. […]
There are many levels to the current situation of angry mobs desecrating statues in our cities. Here is one to consider. In the tearing down of statues because of what they represent (undeniable historic injustices) I wonder if there is a place for self examination. How closely do we consider the source of the food […]
Today we are going to look at “Jehovah Shalom”, “The Lord send Peace.” God delights to choose for His service – and use – those who consider themselves unworthy and unequal to such a calling. Take Gideon in Judges 6 – he is a frightened and timid young man threshing the family wheat in an […]
Ingredients 240g drained, tinned chickpeas (1 can) A medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic Small bunch fresh coriander (approx 20g) 2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp olive oil (plus extra for frying) 2 tbsp plain gluten free flour 1 tsp sea salt Method Pop the chickpeas […]
INGREDIENTS 3 medium ripe bananas, plus more for garnish 2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 2 large eggs 1/2 c. honey 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 8×5” pan with parchment paper. Combine bananas, oats, eggs, maple syrup, baking soda, […]
sesame honey candy [pasteli] (Dec 2019 Retreat) Yield: approximatley 96 logs Prep: approximately 15 to 20 min A traditional Greek confection, sesame honey logs combine the simplest of ingredients – gently toasted sesame seeds, unrefined sea salt and honey – for natural treat. Ingredients olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet) 3 cups hulled sesame […]
Ingredients 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil Method Mix the yeast with 300ml warm water in a large bowl. Leave to sit for 5 mins until the yeast is super bubbly then tip in the flour, salt and olive oil. […]
This mildly spiced creamy soup freezes well, so it can be prepared in advance. Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta carotene. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 mL) oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp (10 mL) finely grated fresh gingerroot 1 tsp (5 […]
