I like variety but don't mind a basic recipe from which to start my creativity. This is a fun one as you can use up that jar of jam everyone has gotten tired of by now and still make them enjoy it.
Jam Breakfast Muffins
4 eggs
2 cups sour cream
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup jam - your choice!
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon (only if it goes with the flavor of the jam you chose)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Vegetable oil spray two, twelve-cup muffin tins or use cupcake paper liners.
Mix together the eggs, sour cream, sugar, jam, butter, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Fold in the flour until just combined. Stir n the nuts. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until brown.
Idea . . .
For an extra kick to the presentation, combine brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and enough softened butter to form a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle over the tops of the muffins before they go into the oven.
As usual, a drizzle of lemon or orange icing is never out of place!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
The Battle of the Chicken goes on . . .
This was an interesting article. I sincerely hope that it was written as a satire and no one actually thinks it should be investigated or acted upon.
http://politicaloutcast.com/2012/08/homosexuals-demand-that-chick-fil-a-stop-serving-gay-chicken/
The funny thing is that hens are the animal of choice for chicken not roosters. Besides, if you include a lot of roosters in the mix, you cut down on the source of future hens. If we are going to have to govern the action and uses of all animals, I can see that Congress and the Senate may be bogged down for years on this and put our failing economy way, way down on the list of things to be done.
Also, the main battle cry against Chick-Fil-A has been their lack of kindess and love towards all people. Let's see . . . vandalism of a Chick-Fil-A business and an explicit public display of affection at the restaurants regardless of audience is a kindness? Some guy harassing a restaurant clerk is gentle and loving. Hollywood has-beens publically stating they hope Christians get cancer from eating this particular fast food fare? We live in a sad world when freedom of speech is reserved to one side's agenda.
http://politicaloutcast.com/2012/08/homosexuals-demand-that-chick-fil-a-stop-serving-gay-chicken/
The funny thing is that hens are the animal of choice for chicken not roosters. Besides, if you include a lot of roosters in the mix, you cut down on the source of future hens. If we are going to have to govern the action and uses of all animals, I can see that Congress and the Senate may be bogged down for years on this and put our failing economy way, way down on the list of things to be done.
Also, the main battle cry against Chick-Fil-A has been their lack of kindess and love towards all people. Let's see . . . vandalism of a Chick-Fil-A business and an explicit public display of affection at the restaurants regardless of audience is a kindness? Some guy harassing a restaurant clerk is gentle and loving. Hollywood has-beens publically stating they hope Christians get cancer from eating this particular fast food fare? We live in a sad world when freedom of speech is reserved to one side's agenda.
The first one, unfortunately hits too close to home . . .
"I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of
spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the
time looking for the paper I wrote it down on."
-- Beryl Pfizer
-- Beryl Pfizer
"Addresses are given to us to conceal our whereabouts."
-- Saki
-- Saki
Jean-Baptiste-Vianney
Yesterday was the feast day of Jean-Baptiste-Vianney. He was born on May 8, 1786 and died on August 4, 1859. Many of us know him better ad the Cure d’Ars. We was known for the pastoral work in his parish which resulted in a transformation of the community. He lived a saintly life, sufferening mortification yet devoting his life and ministry to his vocation, the sacrament of confession, and his honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Philomena.
The future Cure d’Ars was born in the French town of Dardilly and baptised on the day of his birth. He was one of six children and the fourth oldest. His family was devout and practicing Catholics.
The year, 1790 saw many priests having to go into hiding from the government during French Revolution. The Vianneys had to travel to distant homes and farms in order to attend Mass and pray in relative safety. Mass, during this time, was illegal and priests risked their lives in order to bring people the sacraments. Jean-Baptiste-Vianney made his First Communion at age 13 in secret.
In 1802, the Catholic Church was re-established in France, resulting in religious peace throughout the country. When the Cure’Ars was 20, his father allowed him to study at a neighboring school. He struggled with his lessons, especially, Latin. It was his heartfelt desire to become a priest and the patience of his teachers that he was able to continue. In 1818, Jean-Marie Vianney was appointed parish priest of the parish of Ars, a town of 230 people.
As parish priest, Vianney realized that the Revolution's aftermath had resulted in religious ignorance, due to the destruction of the Catholic Church in France. At the time, Sundays in rural areas were spent working in the fields, or dancing and drinking in taverns. Vianney was astonished, especially since Sundays were meant to be reserved for religion. Vianney spent time in the confessional and gave homilies against blasphemy and dancing. If his parishioners did not give up dancing, he refused them absolution.
Vianney came to be known internationally, and people from distant places began traveling to consult him as early as 1827."By 1855, the number of pilgrims had reached 20,000 a year. During the last ten years of his life, he spent 16 to 18 hours a day in the confessional. Even the bishop forbade him to attend the annual retreats of the diocesan clergy because of the souls awaiting him yonder".He spent at least 11 or 12 hours a day in the confessional during winter, and up to 16 in the summer.
Vianney had a great devotion to St. Philomena. Vianney regarded her as his guardian and erected a chapel and shrine in honor of the saint. During May 1843, Vianney fell so ill he thought that his life was coming to its end. He asked St Philomena to cure him and promised to say 100 Masses at her shrine. Twelve days later, Vianney was cured and he attributed his cure to St Philomena.
Vianney yearned for the contemplative life of a monk, and four times ran away from Ars, the last time in 1853.
On 4th of August 1859, Vianney died at age 73. The bishop presided over his funeral with 300 priests and more than 6,000 people in attendance.
On the 3rd of October 1874 Pope Pius IX proclaimed him Venerable; on January 8, 1905, Pope Pius X declared him Blessed and proposed him as a model to the parochial clergy; in 1925 Pope Pius XI canonized him, and assigned August 8th as his feast day. He was made patron saint of parish priests in 1929. The rank was changed to that of third-class feast in 1960, and it is thus celebrated by those who observe the calendar of 1962 as an extraordinary form of the Roman Rite. The date assigned by Pope Paul VI for the memorial of John Vianney is 4 August.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Vianney's death, Pope Benedict XVI declared a year for priests, running from the feast of the Sacred Heart 2009-2010.
The future Cure d’Ars was born in the French town of Dardilly and baptised on the day of his birth. He was one of six children and the fourth oldest. His family was devout and practicing Catholics.
The year, 1790 saw many priests having to go into hiding from the government during French Revolution. The Vianneys had to travel to distant homes and farms in order to attend Mass and pray in relative safety. Mass, during this time, was illegal and priests risked their lives in order to bring people the sacraments. Jean-Baptiste-Vianney made his First Communion at age 13 in secret.
In 1802, the Catholic Church was re-established in France, resulting in religious peace throughout the country. When the Cure’Ars was 20, his father allowed him to study at a neighboring school. He struggled with his lessons, especially, Latin. It was his heartfelt desire to become a priest and the patience of his teachers that he was able to continue. In 1818, Jean-Marie Vianney was appointed parish priest of the parish of Ars, a town of 230 people.
As parish priest, Vianney realized that the Revolution's aftermath had resulted in religious ignorance, due to the destruction of the Catholic Church in France. At the time, Sundays in rural areas were spent working in the fields, or dancing and drinking in taverns. Vianney was astonished, especially since Sundays were meant to be reserved for religion. Vianney spent time in the confessional and gave homilies against blasphemy and dancing. If his parishioners did not give up dancing, he refused them absolution.
Vianney came to be known internationally, and people from distant places began traveling to consult him as early as 1827."By 1855, the number of pilgrims had reached 20,000 a year. During the last ten years of his life, he spent 16 to 18 hours a day in the confessional. Even the bishop forbade him to attend the annual retreats of the diocesan clergy because of the souls awaiting him yonder".He spent at least 11 or 12 hours a day in the confessional during winter, and up to 16 in the summer.
Vianney had a great devotion to St. Philomena. Vianney regarded her as his guardian and erected a chapel and shrine in honor of the saint. During May 1843, Vianney fell so ill he thought that his life was coming to its end. He asked St Philomena to cure him and promised to say 100 Masses at her shrine. Twelve days later, Vianney was cured and he attributed his cure to St Philomena.
Vianney yearned for the contemplative life of a monk, and four times ran away from Ars, the last time in 1853.
On 4th of August 1859, Vianney died at age 73. The bishop presided over his funeral with 300 priests and more than 6,000 people in attendance.
On the 3rd of October 1874 Pope Pius IX proclaimed him Venerable; on January 8, 1905, Pope Pius X declared him Blessed and proposed him as a model to the parochial clergy; in 1925 Pope Pius XI canonized him, and assigned August 8th as his feast day. He was made patron saint of parish priests in 1929. The rank was changed to that of third-class feast in 1960, and it is thus celebrated by those who observe the calendar of 1962 as an extraordinary form of the Roman Rite. The date assigned by Pope Paul VI for the memorial of John Vianney is 4 August.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of Vianney's death, Pope Benedict XVI declared a year for priests, running from the feast of the Sacred Heart 2009-2010.
Another Version of Apple Cake
There seem to be more sales on apples, lately. From what I understand, last Fall's apples are often kept in deep refrigeration in order to supply the stores during the year. I suppose, if this is true, they are probably trying to get last year's crop sold out as this year's begins to ripen. Anyway, as always, I take advantage of sales in order to stretch the food budget so apple cake was on the menu, yesterday. This link has a very good one that combines the flavor of cake with apples.
http://www.foodlibrarian.com/2009/03/baking-illustrated-apple-cake.html
Although we have cut back drastically on our consumption of sweets, we do splurge every weekend with something special that allows us each a nice serving. This was such a cake. Yes, there are leftovers but just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth for breakfast.
http://www.foodlibrarian.com/2009/03/baking-illustrated-apple-cake.html
Although we have cut back drastically on our consumption of sweets, we do splurge every weekend with something special that allows us each a nice serving. This was such a cake. Yes, there are leftovers but just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth for breakfast.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Mexican Spoon Bread
There are a lot of recipes for Mexican Spoon Bread but I doubt anyone would be disappointed by any of them. Everyone has a favorite based on family tastes and mine is no exception. I like it because is has a vegetable in it as well as a protein and carb component - A perfect side dish. I'm having chicken wings for dinner and am thinking this might go well with them.
Mexican Spoon Bread
2 15-20 ounce cans of creamed corn
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup melted butter or shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup corn meal
1 - 4-ounce can chopped green chilies (I like Jalepeno)
Pinch of chili flakes
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup grated Monteray Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all the ingredients except for the green chilies, scallions, and cheese. Spread half the mixture in a vegetable-oil sparyed 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Scatter half the chilies and half the cheese over this layer. Place the remainder of the creamed corn mixture in the pan and top with the remaining chilies, first, the chopped scallions, and the rest of the cheese.
Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes depending on your oven. Check after 20 minutes. Let cool a bit to set and serve.
Mexican Spoon Bread
2 15-20 ounce cans of creamed corn
3/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup melted butter or shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup corn meal
1 - 4-ounce can chopped green chilies (I like Jalepeno)
Pinch of chili flakes
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup grated Monteray Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together all the ingredients except for the green chilies, scallions, and cheese. Spread half the mixture in a vegetable-oil sparyed 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Scatter half the chilies and half the cheese over this layer. Place the remainder of the creamed corn mixture in the pan and top with the remaining chilies, first, the chopped scallions, and the rest of the cheese.
Bake for approximately 30-45 minutes depending on your oven. Check after 20 minutes. Let cool a bit to set and serve.
Perfect explanation in this quote!
The
quality of our thoughts is bordered on all sides by our facility with language.
- J. Michael
Straczynski
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