Food & Gratitude ---> Joy!

I am going to start with joy!

"the light which did light up his mind, which was the light of the glory of God, which was a marvelous light of his goodness -- year, this light had infused such joy into his soul, the cloud of darkness having been dispelled, and that the light of everlasting life was lit up in his soul..."*

I just had to share it with you since it was a cold overcast day with some sprinkles of rain here. Some days seem dark and gloomy but this scripture reminds me of the true source of joy. May you find joy as you notice the tender mercies of God in your life.

* Can you find this scripture reference?



Now for FOOD. This is a simple recipe for children to make. Try it this week!

I will try to get some pictures; but I just need to start now or this will not get done.



[This is an attempt to share some cooking lessons with any of the grandchildren who are interested. Please give me suggestions for improvements.]



My Favorite Biscuits



1 cup white flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup shortening or margarine

3/4 cup milk



Follow picture directions or use the following standard directions:
Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Cut in shortening, with pastry blender, till like coarse crumbs. Push flour mixture up the sides of the bowl to form a depression or "well"; add milk all at once. Stir quickly with fork just till dough follows fork around bowl.* Turn onto lightly floured surface. (Dough should be soft.) Knead gently with floured hands 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough 1/2 inch thick. Dip 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter in flour; cut dough straight down. Bake on ungreased baking sheet on lower shelf of oven at 450 degrees about 12 minutes. Makes 10 biscuits. Serve hot, with jam, honey or marmalade.

*The more you handle the dough, the tougher the biscuits will be.