Dinner Party

Well it's been awhile since I've been on here and I am very sorry!  Life just seems to careen along at a rather quick pace!  When I made this pie yesterday though, I had to share the recipe - it is delicious! 

Cay Lime Pie

(pronounced "key")

Originally from Ship to Shore

Filling:
4 egg yolks
1 can condensed milk
1/2 cup lime juice
4 eggs whites
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
gratings from 1 lime

Beat egg yolks until soft and lemon colored.  Beat in condensed milk and lime juice, and continue to beat with electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.  (if you want to do it by hand, it just says "for a long time" :))  Pour in cooled 9 in pie crust.  Beat egg whites until nearly stiff, then add sugar and vanilla and continue beating for a few seconds.  spread meringue over pic, make peaks with spoon and sprinkle the whole show with grated lime zest.  Voila!

Pie Crust:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
4-5 tablesoppns cold milk

Mix flour, sugar, butter and salt with fork or pastry blender.  Add milk little by little.  Form into ball of dough and chill if possible before rolling out.  Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes.

With no heed to the more conventional guidelines, I decided that it would be easier to just press the pie crust dough into the pan without having to go to all that trouble of chilling, rolling, etc.  The end result was that it totally stuck to the pie plate and required lots of scraping to get it out.  If you like really un-pie shaped pieces and aren't trying to impress anyone, go for it!  Otherwise, follow the directions.

 After dessert, we played a little game.....

  
Only reputations at stake, I promise!!  

remember...

It's easy to forget...

...what the people that gave us freedom...

...go through to give it.

Thank you.


(images found at Pioneer Woman)

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Hi Everyone!
Sorry I've been gone so long!

I've decided to take a favorite Bible verse every Friday - quote it and explain what it means to me. I'll start today with Romans 8:28, which being the "theme verse" for my blog, I think is an appropriate place to start.

"And we know that God causes all things to work
together for good to those who love God, to those
who are called according to His purpose."

The small section in my Bible that contains this verse is entitled "Our Victory in Christ." Any Christian who trusts Christ as Savior and Lord has victory over the sin and death of this world. Verse 28 demonstrates a victory over fear, that no matter what I may be going through in my life, God has control. He knows everything that goes on in my life (and yours too!) and can use anything to glorify Himself. This is not an excuse for sin, however. The consequences that we often suffer bring a pain which, although it may not be evident for years, eventually aids us in learning from our mistakes.
This verse has been a comfort to me, most often during hard times. Yet because "everything works together for good', I have nothing to fear. The promise of eternal life certainly puts the minuscule events of this life into perspective!

All this talk of victory reminds me of the words to one of my favorite hymns -

Faith is the Victory

His banner over us is love,
Our sword the Word of God;
We tread the road the saints above
With shouts of triumph trod.
By faith they, like a whirlwind's breath,
Swept on o'er every field;
The faith by which they conquered death
Is still our shining shield.

Faith is the Victory!
Faith is the Victory!
Oh, glorious victory
That overcomes the world.

So, what do you think?

Merry Christmas!

"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:7-11

Next year...

...we'll be forcing hyacinths.

I'm so glad to be back home now, finally! Last week we went to the Sufficiency of Scripture Conference in Covington, Kentucky. It was a great learning experience and time of fun and Christian fellowship, but home is where I love to be around Christmastime! In the next few days I'll do two posts about the trip (due to a massive amount of photographs) so keep in touch.

Merry Christmas!

Another Giveaway

Want one of these babies?

I've got one, they're great for cookies and make adorable little scoops of ice cream!

Honey and Jam

A Giveaway

Everybody head over to
Ribbons of Light
She's giving away a copy of
Emma!

Fictional Characters Get-together

1. Han Solo (Star Wars)
2. Elinor Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility)
3. Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
4. Charles Wallace (A Wrinkle in Time)
5. Monsieur Paul Emmanuel (Villette)
6. Dr. Jack Marshland (Cranford)
7. Peregrin Took (Lord of the Rings)
8. Uncle Rico (Napoleon Dynamite)
9. Jo March (Little Women)
10. Master Blakeney (Master and Commander)
11. Eowyn (Lord of the Rings)
12. Passeportout (Around the World in Eighty Days)

1. Who would make a better college prof, 6 or 11?
(Dr. Jack Marshland or Eowyn)
I think I have to say Dr. Marshland. Eowyn might feel caged!

2. 12 sends 8 out on a mission. What is it? Does it succeed?
(Passeportout sends Uncle Rico)
Passeportout wants Rico to go put out the pilot light in his room, but Uncle Rico gets sidetracked at a diner eating steak.

3. What is or would be 9's favorite book?
(Jo March)
A good romance!

4. For some reason, 5 is looking for a roommate. Should (s)he share a studio apartment with 9 or 10?
(M. Paul is looking. Choices - Jo March or Master Blakeney)
Jo of course! She is a lot like his love.

5. 2, 7, and 12 have dinner together. Where do they go, and what do they discuss?
Elinor Dashwood, Pippin, Passeportout
They go somewhere that Pippin picks. Lots of food, cheap prices. Maybe they talk about their hopes and dreams. Pippin provides the entertainment.

6. 3 challenges 10 to a duel. What happens?
(Scout challenges Master Blakeney)
This is great because they’re both kids! Blakeney wins of course, he’s had more experience in battle.

7. If 1 stole 8's most precious possession, how would she/he get it back?
(Han Solo steals from Uncle Rico)
Han must have stolen Rico’s football video. Rico either a. hits him with a chunk of steak or b. tricks him into getting shocked by a time travel machine.


8. Suggest a title for a story in which 7 and 12 both attain what they most desire.
(Pippin and Passeportout)
Love and Best Dishes


9. What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 and 1 to work together?
(Han Solo and Charles Wallace)
A dangerous mission to save a beautiful princess. Han flies the time and space traveling machine, and Charles handles the mechanics of trying to wrinkle time!

10. If 7 visited you for the weekend, how would you get along?
(Pippin)
Well, fine! We’d do a lot of cooking. And fireworks.

11. If you could command 3 to perform any one task or service for you, what would it be?
(Scout)
I have no idea!

12. Does anyone on your friends list write or draw 11?
(Eowyn)
I’m not sure, I think not!

13. If 2 had to choose sides between 4 and 5, which would it be?
(Elinor has to choose between Charles Wallace or M. Emmanuel)
I think she would choose Charles Wallace because she loves children.

14. What might 10 shout while charging into battle?
(Master Blakeney)
For my arm!!!!!

15. If you chose a song to represent 8, which song would you choose?
(Uncle Rico)
Deep organ music that reminds you of a thrift store.

16. 1, 6, and 12 are having dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. There is only one scallion pancake left, and they all reach for it at the same time. Who gets to eat it?
(Han, Dr. Marshland, Passeportout)
Han of course. He might whip out his gun if challenged!

17. What might be a good pick-up line for 2 to use on 10?
(Elinor on Master Blakeney)
She could never be mad at him, and if not I don’t know!

18. What would 5 most likely be arrested for?
(M. Emmanuel)
That would be impossible.

19. What is 6's secret?
(Dr. Marshland)
That he was the one who sent letters to the ladies!

20. If 11 and 9 were racing to a destination, who would get there first?
(Jo and Eowyn)
Wow that’s hard, they’re both tomboyish. I have to say Jo would.

21. If you had to walk home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 or 8?
(Pippin or Uncle Rico)
Pippin! Though he might not offer much protection, Uncle Rico is too creepy!

1 (Han) and 9 (Jo) reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat posed by 4's (Charles Wallace‘s) sinister secret organization. 11 (Eowyn) volunteers to help them, but it is later discovered that s/he is actually a spy for 4 (Charles Wallace). Meanwhile, 4 (Charles Wallace) has kidnapped 12 (Passeportout) in an attempt to force their surrender. Following the wise advice of 5 (M. Emmanuel), they seek out 3 (Scout), who gives them what they need to complete their quest. What title would you give this fic?

I don’t know but with Charles Wallace in charge its going to be hard for the others to get the best of him.

Surface

intransitive verb
1 : to work on or at the surface
2 : to come to the surface
3 : to come into public view

Rainy-day Comfort

Welcome

Hi everyone!
I'm not-so-new to the blogging world, but this is my first blog. I'll be posting various daily activities, sewing projects, vacations, great couponing deals, and maybe some essays I've written. Maybe.

Anyway, can't wait to get started! I hope everyone enjoys this blog and can be inspired by my lifestyle.

Please comment!

Lillian