CrAzInEsS

It has certainly been CrAzY around here lately.  We've had sickness, vacation, an injury and now our beloved pug is having a difficult time. Whatever goes on we know that GOD IS IN CONTROL and He WILL be glorified through it all!

Today is quiet so I am working on more notecards and maybe more, depending on how our baby girl is doing.

What are you working on/doing today?

DELICIOUS

I got a new cookbook a couple of weeks ago, THE PRAIRIE HOMESTEAD by Jill Winger. I was flipping through looking for a recipe with ingredients to which I already had.  I didn't take long to realize that I had a lot of recipes to choose from with what was already on hand. 

 I decided to make her MAPLE GLAZED PORK CHOPS and HONEY WHIPPED CARROTS.  I actually decided to use country ribs instead and save the pork chops for another meal.  This recipe was so easy and so DELICIOUS!!

For this recipe you will need.......

2 tbsp lard or unsalted butter

4 pork chops, 1 inch thick

1 tsp fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Maple Glaze (recipe below)

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Combine the salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl. Season both sides of the pork chops generously with the mixture and pat it ito the meat.

In an over safe skillet over medium-high-heat, heat the lard until it's melted and hot.  Carefully add the pokchops to the skillet andfry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side oruntil the meat beginsto develp a deep brown crust.

Pour the glaze over the chops in the skillet.Cook for 1 minute more on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for6 to 8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork is 160*F in the center. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Maple Glaze

1/2 cup maple syrup

3 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl This glaze will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator if you's like to make it ahead of time. 

Honey Whipped Carrots

2 lbs carrots cut into half-inch chunks

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp honey

1/4 tsp salt

In a medium saucepan, cover the carrots with several inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.  Drain and transfer the hot carrots to a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. (If using a blender, be sure to leave the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.

Happy February

Happy February, everyone! Having been sick since last Thursday I was finally able to get to the doctors. . After steroid shots and big gun antibiotics for bronchitis, I felt so much better today.  I actually went to the grocery store and got what I needed to make my first meal since getting sick and some much needed fruit.

Right now my produce 🍓is soaking in a wash. When that's done, the grapes 🍇will be pulled off, enjoy a salt scrub and then everything good into containers for the fridge.

This nice batch of carrots🥕 are for a new recipe I'm trying this evening, honey whipped carrots.  Thet are going alongside maple glazed country ribs.  Mmmm, I can't wait.  Tonight I'm actually hungry.🍽

Looking forward to getting some more notecards done and starting on some new projects.   Amazing what feeling good does to you!💕

MY BELOVED

The first time I heard this song it brought me to tears and it STILL does. Never before had I heard a song that so quickly brought me into the presence of God. It is so beautiful I just had to share it with you. Please take the time to watch and listen to this video clip. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Furbaby Love

Early Thursday afternoon I got hit forever with some kind of bug that knocked me down for the count.  What's weird is it left ads fast as it came, lasting less than 48 hours.  

 I still have a cough but everything else is gone. 

 

And this normally rambunctious pup has been by my side the whole time.  It amazes me how they know when we really need them!

💕🐕🐾💕

Kiddo Love

Kiddo has been taking really good care of me since I got sick on Thursday. He's been making me breakfast and lunch, keeping the fire going and taking care of the animals until Skippy gets home.

This morning I asked him to pick out and put a movie on for me. He knows me so well.....

Thank you for being there for me, Kiddo. I love you so much!🥰