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It was Sunday and the day had been unusually quiet. No crowds gathered in the church foyer. Instead we “gathered” in front of our computers or phone screens to watch the live service, via Zoom. The song service echoed and reverberated our voices as though we were shouting our praise over a wide canyon. Church members recognized others with a wave when their faces showed up, not in their pew, but in the little box on the screen.
I have always loved a good Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut! That thick crust that is golden and crispy is all I care about. But just when you want a good pizza, you might be afraid to order pick-up for all the reasons that everyone in the world is aware of today. What to do? You make King Arthur Flour’s 2020 recipe of the yearwhich just happens to be Crispy cheesy Pan Pizza.
I want to show you some of the blessings of this very different week. We quote Romans 8:28 often to others who are going through hard times, because we want them to remember that God is doing good things even in their hard situation.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose
What about you right now? Are you seeing some good things that God is doing during these weeks of the worldwide crisis? Time will continue to show us more good things that God is doing, but in my little world, I can see with my little eyes some good things around me and I can’t wait to show you some pictures to illustrate them!
Would you just stop and think for a minute…
How many times in the recent months have you sighed (and maybe even complained) about how busy you were?
My hand is up. I am guilty.
I said there was no time for (xyz). I thought to myself how I wish I could just stay home and get some things done.
None of us could ever have imagined the state in which we find ourselves. Like every other “event” on my calendar, the ladies’ events I was planning on attending this spring have both been cancelled. Continue reading “What Do I Do Now? Everything’s Been Cancelled.”
Have you ever eaten Pinto Beans at Cracker Barrel? Yum! They are delicious! But what do you do when you can’t go to Cracker Barrel? You use this shortcut method to get the same tasty results!! (I might also add, at a fraction of the cost!)
Even though we may have more time to cook these days, it’s always nice to have a recipe in our arsenal that packs heartiness, comfort, and is budget friendly. As Cracker Barrel knows, Pinto beans and cornbread are synonymous in the south! But if you use dry beans (which is the cheapest way), it takes hours to prepare.
I’ve recently found a way to take Bush’s canned Pinto Beans and cook them so that they taste just like the slower method! I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to the long way of doing this favorite meal of ours! The added ingredients are staple items I always keep on hand, so I know that I can have dinner of Soup Beans and Cornbread on the table in under 30 minutes!
I only use Bush beans. Why? They are gentle on your stomach! I stock up when they’re on sale for $1! Add a box of Jiffy Mix and you have a really inexpensive meal!
One can of beans feeds two people, so you can adjust the ingredients for your family. Here’s the simple method I use:
My menu:
Pinto Beans
Oven roasted potatoes
Cooked apples
Corn bread
If you’re curious about the cooked apples, simply peel , core and cube the apples and place them into a skillet. Add enough water to just cover them. Sprinkle with a little sugar and also cinnamon. Cook on medium heat until they cook down and some of the liquid evaporates. Adjust sugar as needed. This is a great way to use up apples that are too soft to eat, or that you’re afraid will go bad.
This is one meal that is on repeat at my house about once a month. We love it. I hope you’ll try it and enjoy the taste of Cracker Barrel at home!!
Are you a lover of Pinto beans and cornbread like we are?
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