Eagles

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Picture taken in British Columbia May 2008

Antipasto Salad

The season for eating outdoors is here and a quick and easy dish to prepare is Anti pasta salad. Let your imagination come to life with this recipe. I haven't followed the recipe exactly;just used it as a guide.




1 pound small macaroni,cooked and drained
1/4 lb pound cheddar or jack cheese,cubed
1/4 pound pepperoni, cubed
3 green peppers,diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 can small olives (optional)
1 small onion,diced
3 tomatoes,diced

Mix together all ingredients. Prepare dressing;pour over all. Let stand for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Dressing:
1 tsp. oregano
1 ½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
Mix together all ingredients;pour over salad.

A Quote

Whatever the circumstances
Whatever the call
Whatever the duty
Whatever the price
Whatever the sacrifice
His strength will be your strength
In your hour of need.
~Billy Graham~

British Columbia-Picture Tour...

On Saturday we took a two mile hike to Lindaman Lake














Flying over Montana.







Flying over South Dakota.

Washington State.

Approaching the twin cities-Minnesota

At Baltimore Washington International Airport waiting for our flight.

Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Warning this is a large recipe!

3 cups shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups flour ( I use half whole wheat flour)
2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
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Additional sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs;mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda,cinnamon,salt, cloves and ginger,gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. *Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls. Roll in Sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake @ 350 for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set.
*When I make these I just make small balls and bake them at 375 for 5-10 minutes.

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Tagged!

I was tagged by Danielle

Here's the rules

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random and some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know the are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my facts...

1. I make cheese,yet I don't eat it.

2. Hmm...I'm having trouble coming up with weird habits...probably because it isn't so much the habits that are weird as it is just me...

3. I love doing construction,plumbing, and tinkering with electricity!

4. I think I can speak German until I have to speak it.

5. I don't like Brussels sprouts, or anything else in the Brassica family!

6. I like to be different and eclectic!

7. People always think I look young, like about 18, and just for your information I'm 24.

and NO, i am not tagging anyone. thank me, peeps. i spare thee further agony!

Sing with all Your heart...

"When you sing, don't hesitate;
He hears the spirit of God in you.
It will be beautiful, especially to Him...
Whether you can carry a note or not."