Happy New Year!
Better to love God and die unknown
than to love the world and be a hero;
better to be content with poverty than
to die a slave to wealth; better to have
taken some risks and lost than to
have done nothing and succeeded at it;
better to have lost some battles than to
have retreated from the war; better to
have failed when serving God than to
have succeeded when serving the devil.
What a tragedy to climb the ladder of
success only to discover that the ladder
was leaning against the wrong wall.
~~~~~~~Erwin W. Lutzer
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wild Plum Tea
4 family size tea bags
2 qt.water
2 c sugar
2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. lemon juice
cold water
In a 1 gallon pitcher, steep tea bags
and 1 quart of hot water. Mix the remain-
ing quart of water and sugar: heat over
high heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour
over tea and water in pitcher. Steep 15
minutes. Strain out tea bags. Add orange
juice and lemon juice and enough water to
make one gallon.
~~~~~~~~The Wild Plum Tea Room
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2 qt.water
2 c sugar
2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. lemon juice
cold water
In a 1 gallon pitcher, steep tea bags
and 1 quart of hot water. Mix the remain-
ing quart of water and sugar: heat over
high heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour
over tea and water in pitcher. Steep 15
minutes. Strain out tea bags. Add orange
juice and lemon juice and enough water to
make one gallon.
~~~~~~~~The Wild Plum Tea Room
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Taste of Gatlinburg, TN
Wild Plum Muffins
2 c. self rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. crushed walnuts
2 tsp. allspice
3 eggs
1 c. oil
2 small jars plum baby food
Stir together dry ingredients. Add eggs,
oil and baby food. Stir just until mixed.
Spray mini muffin pans with Pam. Fill
pans with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes. Yield: 8 to 10 dozen muffins.
~~~~~The Wild Plum Tea Room
2 c. self rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. crushed walnuts
2 tsp. allspice
3 eggs
1 c. oil
2 small jars plum baby food
Stir together dry ingredients. Add eggs,
oil and baby food. Stir just until mixed.
Spray mini muffin pans with Pam. Fill
pans with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes. Yield: 8 to 10 dozen muffins.
~~~~~The Wild Plum Tea Room
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thoughts on the Bible by Abraham Lincoln
In regard to this great book, I have
but to say, it is the best gift God has
given to man. All the good Savior gave
to the world was communicated through
this book. But for it we could not know
right from wrong.
All things most desirable for man's
welfare, here and hereafter, are to be
found portrayed in it.
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but to say, it is the best gift God has
given to man. All the good Savior gave
to the world was communicated through
this book. But for it we could not know
right from wrong.
All things most desirable for man's
welfare, here and hereafter, are to be
found portrayed in it.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Quote - Henry W.Longfellow
Under the spreading chestnut tree
The village smithy stands;
The smith a mighty man is he
With large and sinewy hands.
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.
He earns whatever he can,
His brow is wet with honest sweat,
And looks the whole world in the face,
For he owes not any man.
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The village smithy stands;
The smith a mighty man is he
With large and sinewy hands.
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.
He earns whatever he can,
His brow is wet with honest sweat,
And looks the whole world in the face,
For he owes not any man.
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Famous Quote
I never work better than when I am inspired by
anger; for when I am angry, I can write, pray and
preach well, for then my whole temperament is
quickened, my understanding sharpened, and all
mundane vexations and temptations depart.
~~~~~Martin Luther
anger; for when I am angry, I can write, pray and
preach well, for then my whole temperament is
quickened, my understanding sharpened, and all
mundane vexations and temptations depart.
~~~~~Martin Luther
Mississippi Mud Pie
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1/3 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (6 1/2 oz.) bag marshmallows
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. milk
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Combine the first 4 ingredients. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter and
add the 1/3 cup cocoa. Add the egg mixture and beat well. Add the pecans.
Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, cover it with marshmallows.
Return the pan to the oven until marshmallows are slightly melted.
Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup milk and 3 tablespoons
cocoa. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Pour the frosting over the
marshmallows and cool before cutting. Serves 16.
~~~~~~Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1/3 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (6 1/2 oz.) bag marshmallows
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. milk
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Combine the first 4 ingredients. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter and
add the 1/3 cup cocoa. Add the egg mixture and beat well. Add the pecans.
Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, cover it with marshmallows.
Return the pan to the oven until marshmallows are slightly melted.
Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup milk and 3 tablespoons
cocoa. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Pour the frosting over the
marshmallows and cool before cutting. Serves 16.
~~~~~~Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn
Friday, December 26, 2008
Quote for Today - Attitude
This may shock you, but I believe the single most
significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis
is my choice of attitude. It is more important than
my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes
or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of
me or say about circumstances, or my position.
Attitude is that 'single string' that keeps me going
or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or
assaults my hope. When my attitudes are right,
there's no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no
dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.
~~~~~~~~~~Charles R. Swindoll
significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis
is my choice of attitude. It is more important than
my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes
or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of
me or say about circumstances, or my position.
Attitude is that 'single string' that keeps me going
or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or
assaults my hope. When my attitudes are right,
there's no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no
dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.
~~~~~~~~~~Charles R. Swindoll
Helpful Hint
When preparing a casserole, make an additional dish
to freeze, it makes a great emergency meal when
unexpected guests arrive. Just take the casserole
from the freezer and bake it in the oven.
Your guests will never know how easy it was to
prepare for them.
to freeze, it makes a great emergency meal when
unexpected guests arrive. Just take the casserole
from the freezer and bake it in the oven.
Your guests will never know how easy it was to
prepare for them.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Quote for today - Change
I've never met a person, I don't care what his condition, in whom
I could not see possibilities. I don't care how much a man may
consider himself a failure, I believe in him, for he can change the
thing that is wrong in his life anytime he is ready and prepared to
do it. Whenever he develops the desire, he can take away from
his life the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation
and change lies within.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Preston Bradley
I could not see possibilities. I don't care how much a man may
consider himself a failure, I believe in him, for he can change the
thing that is wrong in his life anytime he is ready and prepared to
do it. Whenever he develops the desire, he can take away from
his life the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation
and change lies within.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Preston Bradley
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Quote of the Day - Advancement
I found that the men and women who
got to the top were those who did the
jobs they had in hand, with everything
they had of energy and enthusiasm
and hard work.
~~~~~~~~Harry S. Truman
got to the top were those who did the
jobs they had in hand, with everything
they had of energy and enthusiasm
and hard work.
~~~~~~~~Harry S. Truman
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Quote of the Day
Life is like riding a bicycle... to keep
your balance you must keep moving.
~~~~~~Albert Einstein
your balance you must keep moving.
~~~~~~Albert Einstein
Tip Of The Week
Calorie-free club soda adds sparkle to iced fruit
juices, makes them go further and reduces calories
per portion.
juices, makes them go further and reduces calories
per portion.
Monday, December 22, 2008
This Week's Featured Recipe - Cherry Snowball Cake
Delicious Cherry Snowball Cake
1--8oz pkg cream cheese
2 Cups confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz.) container cool whip
1 (16 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 Large angel food cake
Cut angel food cake in small pieces.
Soften cream cheese with a fork.
Mix cream cheese, confectioners sugar
and cool whip together well.
Place 1/2 of cake pieces in bottom of large
baking dish. (Use a square or oblong dish)
Pour cream cheese, confectioners sugar and
cool whip mixture over cake pieces.
Place remaining 1/2 of cake pieces on top of
the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and
cool whip mixture.
Pour the can of cherry pie filling, over the top
of cake pieces. Spread evenly, to cover all pieces.
Refrigerate, until ready to serve.
It looks real pretty, with some confectioners
sugar sprinkled over the top.
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1--8oz pkg cream cheese
2 Cups confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz.) container cool whip
1 (16 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 Large angel food cake
Cut angel food cake in small pieces.
Soften cream cheese with a fork.
Mix cream cheese, confectioners sugar
and cool whip together well.
Place 1/2 of cake pieces in bottom of large
baking dish. (Use a square or oblong dish)
Pour cream cheese, confectioners sugar and
cool whip mixture over cake pieces.
Place remaining 1/2 of cake pieces on top of
the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and
cool whip mixture.
Pour the can of cherry pie filling, over the top
of cake pieces. Spread evenly, to cover all pieces.
Refrigerate, until ready to serve.
It looks real pretty, with some confectioners
sugar sprinkled over the top.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Welcome to my blog
My name is Norma and I live in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the foothills of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. I am a faithful football fan of the orange and white - Go Vols!
My blog will consist of favorite recipes from friends and family, helpful hints, and quote of the day. We have lots of fantastic cooks in this area and they love cooking, so this will be a great way to represent them - and a great way for you to try some Southern cooking! My mother is deceased now, but she was certainly one of those great cooks. She spent her life time in Virginia, where there are lots of good cooks, as well.
These recipes are so good, that I wanted to share them with you on my blog. I will be posting a different recipe each week, so please check back often. I hope you will enjoy the recipes as much as I enjoy posting them and sharing them with my readers.
If you have a comment for me or a favorite recipe you'd like for me to share with everyone, please feel free to email me at tnormajean@comcast.net.
My blog will consist of favorite recipes from friends and family, helpful hints, and quote of the day. We have lots of fantastic cooks in this area and they love cooking, so this will be a great way to represent them - and a great way for you to try some Southern cooking! My mother is deceased now, but she was certainly one of those great cooks. She spent her life time in Virginia, where there are lots of good cooks, as well.
These recipes are so good, that I wanted to share them with you on my blog. I will be posting a different recipe each week, so please check back often. I hope you will enjoy the recipes as much as I enjoy posting them and sharing them with my readers.
If you have a comment for me or a favorite recipe you'd like for me to share with everyone, please feel free to email me at tnormajean@comcast.net.
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