Fun Friday - Giving Thanks

Welcome back to Fun Friday. I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next Thursday. Where has the time gone?? Anyways, I though that this week I would share a couple things I am thankful for.

1. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with good friends and family.

2. I am thankful that no matter what God is there for me. As most of you know I have had a rough year. Trying to get better from RMSF and my grandma moving and we are trying to move. It has just been so stressful but God is always there.

3. I am thankful to be able to communicate with you all through the internet and the phone.

What are you thankful for??? I'd love to hear. I am also posting a recipe I found that I thought looked good. Hope you enjoy.

This recipe was found at Mel's Kitchen Cafe website. All credit goes to her. I can't wait to try this out. I love Hot Chocolate when it gets cold outside.

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Yield: Makes about 20 servings of hot chocolate

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1½ cups cocoa powder, dutch-process or natural
• 1½ cups white chocolate chips or finely chopped white chocolate
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Working in two (or more) batches, depending on the size of your food processor, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the chocolate is finely ground. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
2. To make hot cocoa, put 1/3 cup of the cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot milk. Top with whipped cream or miniature marshmallows, if desired.

Fun Friday - Recipes: Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Welcome to Fun Fridays. SInce it is getting colder I thought it would be a great idea to share a recipe for Spiced Apple Cider. Enjoy! The recipe I found online at www.allrecipes.com all rights go to them.

Hot Spiced Cider

Rated: Submitted By: Sara Photo By: Pam-3BoysMama Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16

"This traditional holiday drink is indispensable to those who covet the ubiquitous fireside family gatherings on cold winter evenings. This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink!"

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 large orange, quartered with peel 2 quarts apple cider

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.

Don't forget to check back on Monday for the next Bible Study Lesson : ) Stay warm and HUGS!!

Fun Fridays - Recipe

Hi Everyone, Welcome back to Fun Fridays!!!

Today I am going to share with you all a recipe. I got this from some friends and they turned out wonderful. 

Oatmeal Choc. Chip Bars Recipe:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1 c. butter

2 tbsp. molasses

2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

3 c. quick-rolled oats

1 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 c. chocolate chips

1 c. of whatever type of nuts you want. :-)  

Bake at: 350 on bottom rack for about 30 min.

These also work great for Gluten Free. I used White Rice Flour. Also if you want them dairy free use Blue Bonnet Light as the butter and dairy free choc. chips. 

If you try these be sure to let me know. You can never have too many of these. The recipe doubles great if you have a large family. If you don't like too sweet of bars cut down on the sugar. They are just as good :)

Be sure to come back on Monday for the next lesson in our Bible Study. There is still time to join in so I hope you consider it :)