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It’s the first night of Hanukkah tonight. In my home we will light the candles together and celebrate the traditions that have carried our ancestors forward for generations. We’ll also be making the delectable dessert fritters below, a beloved family recipe. For more last minute recipe ideas, check out my Hanukkah and Winter Holiday categories.
Wishing you a season filled with love and Light, no matter which holiday you celebrate!”
HANUKKAH FRITTERS WITH WARM CHOCOLATE SAUCE – Our family recipe for Sephardic Hanukkah fritters (known as bimuelos, bunuelos or levivot) topped with a luscious warm chocolate sauce infused with a touch of rosewater. RECIPE HERE orPIN IT for later.
Hello! The holly jolly-ness continued for the Fagan family over the weekend. With what feels like a very condensed holiday season thanks to such a late Thanksgiving, it seems like everyone is cramming all of the usual holiday festivities into a shorter time frame and our family is no exception. After we hosted our friends […]
Like many holiday breads, Julekage involves candied fruit and nuts, and it is heavily spiced. The traditional spice used in Julekage is cardamom, although nutmeg, cinnamon, and other flavors may be used as well. Many fans of the bread believe that it tastes best warm out of the oven, although it can also be toasted […]
Do you know what you find in a mole hole?? Mole-asses. 😀 What’s a molasses-doodle, you ask? It’s a wonderful marriage between a snickerdoodle and a chewy molasses cookie. Or Heaven. Because, man. So stinking good. This holiday has definitely been a lesson in paleo baking. Note to self: cookies are WAY different than cakes […]
Gooey Butter Cookies are a Christmas cookie twist on the favorite St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. These melt in your mouth cookies are soft and totally irresistible! Roll them in Christmas sprinkles and they are ready for Santa! We love to make gooey butter cookies any time of year. Peanut Butter Gooey Butter Cookies and…
30+ Season’s Eatings Recipes for your Holiday Entertaining! You’ll find recipes for everything from appetizers and party bites, to cocktails and cookies, food gifts and more! I wrapped these holiday recipes up in bright red bow from the archives to help you make your list and check it twice! And so you can refer back […]
How To Fast And Pray : Making Your Home A Haven Week 4 Monday Women Living Well And Good Morning Girls On Facebook. https://womenlivingwell.org/2019/11/how-to-fast-pray-making-your-home-a-haven-week-4/ From Women Living Well: “This week’s spiritual discipline is fasting and prayer. I know this is a holiday week in the states. So do not feel pressure to take this challenge this week. Instead, learn more about the power of fasting and prayer. Then, look at your calendar and ask the Lord to help you pick a day in the coming weeks or months ahead, where you can fast and pray. Planning makes all the difference! “
Good Morning Girls @GoodMorning Girls/WLW From Good Morning Girls On Facebook: “Good Morning Girls! Welcome back to Week 4 Day 1. This week is Thanksgiving week!!! What is one thing you are thankful for today?
Today we are reading Matthew 6:16-18. I have posted it below. {After you complete your reading – click like.} If you have a few extra minutes please share your insights, applications or daily SOAKs. Here are today’s verses for you to read…We look forward to fellowshipping with you!
Matthew 6:16-18
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
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From Sarah : I admit, I am not going to do a FOOD FAST this week. I am cooking Thanksgiving Dinners for 12 families, 5 couples and a number of singles. Not sure exactly how many. The list keeps growing. Danny and I have been cooking for shut ins in our church and the local area for 12 years. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, except for 2 years at Thanksgiving and last year at Christmas when we weren’t home. We both really enjoy it. The church provides all of the food and most of the cookware. Which means I nibble all day Monday and Tuesday cooking for the church. Then Wednesday and Thursday for us. We cook everything. Except the desserts. We try and fill as many requests as possible. We have turkey, ham, roasts and chicken for the main dishes. Different stuffings/dressings, potatoes, green bean and corn. Even Brussels sprouts this year. Cranberries and salads. Gravy. Can’t forget the gravy. We do use store bought rolls. I have lists of what each family/couple or single has requested. We really do DO OUR BEST. There are obviously many church members also cooking in their homes and at the church for this Annual Event. On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Danny and I head to our manager’s house for a huge PARK DINNER. Yes, I bring lots of goodies. We are having duck and OUR favorite side dishes Thanksgiving evening. Danny works Thursday and Friday. We are off Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We are going to PLANT CITY. More on THAT SOON.
I AM THANKFUL to be able to give a little to others this time of year. I am THANKFUL to have the money for all of the foods we cherish. Never having to worry about going hungry. WE have so much to be THANKFUL FOR. I love to cook. I love to eat and believe everyone needs a special meal at least once or 2xs a year. Wish we could do it more often. I do Intermittent fasting most days. A few 24 -36 hours fasts every once in awhile. I do FAST from SOCIAL MEDIA at times. Not nearly enough. In place of FASTING this week, I am planning on taking more walks. Long walks. Really taking the time to pray as I walk. TALKING TO GOD. LISTENING. My prayer time has been longer the last few months. I am journaling more. Bible Time And Prayer Requests. I have several journals for my Bible study. Gratitude . Prayer. Bible Study in general. Have a wonderful THANKSGIVING week. May God Bless You And Keep You, Love And Hugs Sarah
