CUP OF CHEER

It’s Christmastime again So have a cup of cheer. Because it’s Jesus’ birthday Let’s celebrate all year. ©.Phoebe Leggett   RUSSIAN TEA   What you’ll need:   1 cup dry instant tea 2 cups dry Tang 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1 pkg. Wyler’s dry lemonade mix 1 ½ cups sugar (or less) Mix all ingredients together and keep in tightly covered jar. Use approximately two heaping teaspoons for one cup of...

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It’s a Pumpkin

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes  so that it will be even more fruitful” (John 15) (NIV) Pumpkins and Squash are grown on vines and originated in Mexico and Central America. They were first used in North America by the Indians. Pumpkins, which are related to squash, need a long warm season to develop. Larger pumpkins can also be used for cooking. ~ Pumpkins are a warm season plant and seed should be planted in warm soil in mid to late spring. ~ Thin plants when 2 inches high. Mulch regularly to keep weeds down and retain moisture. Fertilize twice during the growing season with 5-10-10 or equivalent fertilizer. Water regularly,...

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Fiber Food

“Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food” (Genesis 1:29) (NIV) ~ Are you aware that kids in American don’t get enough dietary fiber in their diets? Perhaps you have no idea what fiber is? Or, how much you need. How about–what foods contain fiber? ~ Well, here’s a clue. ~ Insoluble fiber foods do not dissolve in water and helps food move through your digestive system. Foods in this category include whole wheat breads, whole wheat cereals, wheat bran, and vegetables. ~ Soluble fiber foods dissolve in water. Foods in this category include beans, peas, oat bran, oatmeal, barley, rice bran, apples, pears, prunes, and...

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What’s for Dinner?

“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) (KJV) What’s for Dinner? Not exactly loaves of bread or small fish, but this will do. ©.2012 Phoebe Leggett Visit me online at...

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MEATLESS STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS Fit for an Olympian

One man’s faith allows them to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. – Romans 14:2 (NIV) What you’ll need: Cut 2 large green peppers in half. Prepare by removing insides. Place on pan. In a large bowl, mix ingredients listed below: 3/4 cup pre-cooked rice 1 onion-diced 1 can diced tomatoes, with hot peppers, if preferred 1 handful of shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (more if desired) Add salt and pepper   Fill peppers with mixture Cover tops with shredded cheese Bake 350 degrees in oven for approximately 25 minutes A meal fit for a King–or an Olympian ENJOY!     © 2012 Phoebe Leggett Visit me online at...

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