Happy Homemaker Monday

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The weather outside is::::

We had frost last night with temps in mid-thirties...  definitely coat/scarf/gloves weather when we stepped out to  take me to the podiatrist...  golly, it had been three months since my last visit. no wonder my feet were hurting me...  just didn't seem to have time to fit in an appointment!!!  I love my podiatrist by the way... with my crazy feet!! 

On the breakfast plate this morning::::

We started out early this morning with coffee and my fruited yogurt... then stopped in for a late breakfast at Famous Anthony's for their delicious  specials.. I had  a sausage gravy biscuit..  tastes like  mom's, ....with eggs over medium   and  crisp bacon...now I'm set  til supper..

As I look outside my window:::

It is sunny bright day.. the trees are beginning to show some color...  many though dried up and just fell on the ground..  We will be doing some raking this week, for sure....  bought the bags this morning so we're ready!!

Right now I am::::

Working on this blog post,  listening to Pandora.. my Anuna   station...  at the moment Paul Cardall is doing piano solo...  lovely    and  next is Loreena McKennitt..She is  Celtic and does  dreamy medieval tunes  with her lilting and  melodious voice!!!  The song is  The English Ladye and the Knight!

As I look around the house::::

We finally got our new washing machine on Saturday...as usual we were last on the delivery schedule..  so  Hubs  checked it out yesterday and did a couple of loads just to get the gist of how it works...  It is a bit different in the manner in which it fills up...  new  ways to  become accustomed to!  Last week I had switched out clothes and the ones I had packed away  or put in the back of the closet looked  pretty sad,so I thought a fresh wash would  rejuvenate them..  so I have a huge  pile of clothing to  wash this week!!!

On today's to do list::::

Laundry...   tons of it 
Cleaning....Hurray, we hadn't been using the dishwasher  for some time, until yesterday....  Hubs just likes to wash our smallish  loads by hand,   so today I will  do another  load and I will  wash some items that sit out on the counter  and get that  dullish,   dusty  look.. (  greasy?)  not really, but a film...  things will look  much better...  most of these items are stainless steel  so they will clean up  nicely  then I will consider decorating the counter a tad..Also,I  need to dust the shutters in all the rooms
In the living rooms....need to vacuum and dust.  
In the bedrooms....need some attention.... when it is just the two of us they tend to collect items  that do not necessarily belong to them... 
Cooking.....I bought the items of a lovely beef stew this morning while we were out.. I love beef stew  on these kinds of days... smells so good!!!

Currently reading::::

Bible~Hebrews and Isaiah  for various Bible studies I am doing
I have a new book to start..Another book by Raeanne Thayne.. I read her last summer and really liked it,  This one is The Cottages on Silver Beach. I have a couple of doctor appts out of town next week so I may wait and read it on the road!

On the TV today::::

Hubs and I are in the midst of watching the BBC series from 2006, Robin Hood , featuring  a favorite actor of mine. Richard Armitage, 

 playing the really bad  boy.. Guy Gisborne... We have about 3 more  episodes to go and I can tell you now it will not fare well for either he, nor Robin....It will probably be a gut wrencher,  but  it really has been a  very well done  series... most BBC are, I think..  We take the series back to the library this week.

My screen shot of Guy  talking to Marian.... 

 Looking forward to this week:

When I go to Bible Study tomorrow I will be able to share because I got all my home work done...   and might I add  this study on Isaiah  isn't  exactly easy!!!
Then I  have decided to get my hair cut and colored  this week..  to tell the truth it had been so long    there is so much silver in my hair, I was thinking  "time to go au natural"  but Ive chickened out!!!

On the menu this week::::

Monday - beef stew
Tuesday - tossed salad with tostados and fixin's
Wednesday - turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans
Thursday - chili 
Friday - surprise
Saturday - *Grocery Shopping*  good idea

What I am creating at the moment::::

nothing in particular

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::

This recipe popped up on facebook and looked so good I saved it  ...

recipe

ok... so here is my pot of stew

It still needs to cook down a bit...    I like the beef to simmer longer than the recipe requires...

Favorite photo from the camera::::

Precious grands!!!

Prayers:::

The President and his family, and the administration

Protection for the Kavanaugh family and all  Conservatives as  there is more and more animosity toward  the right than ever before.  Praying against any curse or hex spoken against him.  "No weapon that is formed against one shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against one in judgment You shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."

Pray that all the scandals and investigations will finally be resolved and justice meted out on both sides of the aisle.

Pray that the opposing party members with their hate filled motives and their "end justifies the means" tactics will become so conscience ridden they will turn to the light and make a personal stand for what their believe in their heart and not be led by their wicked party leadership

For the God's will to work its way through our Congress to promote a healing and a functioning environment

Pray that the scales that delude  the electorate will fall off   and that they will find peace, truth, and salvation

Pray against ignorance, self indulgence, and gratification of our youth and young adults who do not think on their own, do not know the history of our nation and many cannot even name a book, but are so easily led into a mob rule mentality by wicked people. Also, the  many  who are  turning to cults  like witchcraft  in   order to  wreak havoc over our nation.

Pray against division and the hatred that is spewed forth by the media, academia, including I understand now every law school in the country..

Please God take back our institutions of higher learning

Pray for the sick that they might be healed

Pray for the many Americans in their loss and devastation from the storms... Help them to be thankful for what they do have..their lives... for those who lost loved ones, we pray for the Lord to comfort and supply all their needs

We pray for compassion and mercy to reign among God's people to serve, help, and provide for those who need so much,, showing the love of Christ to the world

Pray for the lost who are bewildered and lost... they are hopeless in need of a loving savior!

And I pray that the hordes of illegal aliens  marching across Mexico to  create a  melee   at our borders during our election process  will be turned back...  May  they not be allowed to  cross into our nation,  for their purposes are not righteous  and   we pray a hedge of protection around our borders.

 Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::

Happy Homemaker Monday

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The Weather:::

very cold and  windy...brrrrrrr...  but sunny...   love the  light!

Right now I am: 

I have just returned from the eye doctor  and am looking forward to lunch out with  my best pals!!!!

Thinking:

So sorry to admit I never got those 2 aprons I wanted to make for the girls started....  such a procrastinator these days....  I  must get them done and oin the mail this week!!!!

On my reading pile:::

Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young
Set Apart for God, by Derek Prince

On my tv:::

Wasn't Downton Abbey just grand last night for  all  you DA  fans..... aw...  loved it!!!!

I am also so enjying The Monarch of the Glen on netflix....  I am coming down the home stretch on that one... started  season 6  this weekend!

If you know  me well, you can imagine why I love this  show so much!

Something fun to share:::

No matter  how  mature (old) one gets  just the thought of us gals getting together    (they're  the sisters  God gave me)    is  so  much fun.... our  luncheon is at 1 and then we reconvene at Dot's house and I  just know it will be  nigh unto dinnertime  when I get back home....  we can chat up a storm esp. since we havent seen each other in several weeks!!!!

On the menu for this week:::

chef salad

spaghetti
chicken schintzel
leftovers

On my to do list:::

continue  taking down  christmas and  decorating for   winter....  I love  snowy/icy  settings around the house..

Sewing project

Recipe Im interested in trying!  I saw this on fb and Im dying to try it!!! Doesnt it look  delish!!!???!!  And since my  chicken breasts are so thick....  slicing in half just makes for leftovers the next day!  yayayayayay!

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL MY WAY

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL MY WAY

You start with 4 large chicken breasts.  If you like, you can pound them thin, however, I prefer to simply slice them in half longitudinally.  Slice them as if you were going to stuff them, but then keep on cutting until the two pieces separate.  This way you have chicken cutlets!  You can place a piece of plastic over them and pound them thinner, if you like, but I didn't think it was necessary for my chicken. This way of cooking chicken is incredibly flavorful.  You can serve it with your favorite sides.  My family loved this chicken recipe.  

³/₄ cup Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, OR simply ground almonds/almond flour mixed (175 mL)

  with a bit of coconut flour 

¹/₂  cup grated Parmesan cheese, (60 mL)

  (not the fresh kind)

³/₄  tsp salt (3 mL)

¹/₂  tsp Italian seasoning (see below in Helpful Hints) (2 mL)

¹/₄  tsp black pepper (1 mL)

3 eggs

1 tbsp water (15 mL)

4 large chicken breasts

Light-tasting olive oil, for frying

Garnishes:

Lemon wedges

Chopped parsley

In medium bowl, combine Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, Parmesan cheese, salt, Italian seasoning and black pepper.  Mix well.  In another medium bowl, beat eggs and water together well with a fork. 

Remove any excess fat or tiny chips of bone from the chicken.  Slice the chicken breasts in half longitudinally.  Slice them as if you were going to stuff them, but then keep on cutting until the two pieces separate.

Dip each piece of chicken in egg wash and then spoon seasoned bake mix over chicken pieces. 

In two nonstick frying pans, place 3 pieces of prepared chicken.  Fry 5 minutes on medium heat on one side until golden brown underneath, flip carefully and fry another 4 to 6 minutes, lowering the temperature, if they are becoming too brown.  Check smaller pieces of chicken first.  Make sure there is no pink and that the chicken is white throughout.  Do not overcook or the chicken will no longer be tender.  You want the chicken to be moist and tender under the “breading.”  Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle chicken with chopped parsley.

Helpful Hints:  Olive oil has not been taken into account in the nutritional analysis.Italian seasoning is a mixture of oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary and thyme – mix in equal quantities to make your own version.

Yield:  6 servings

1 serving

224.8 calories

27.0 g protein

10.4 g fat

3.5 g net carbs

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::

I  have the  fabric and pattern all set to   make  a matching   pair of aprons for  mommie and    Birdie... have to get it doen this week.... 

Looking around the house:::

So glad we had the house clean  before we left  for our month long trip to Boston... never expected to stay that long....  just need to  dust,  and have Lynn vacuum,

From the camera:::

Lynn was teaching Biride some computing and beleive me,   she was taking it all in!!!  She is one smart cookie!  Talented, as well!

On my prayer list:::

The world, the church,  persecution, God's provision,  against evil plots and that they will be exposed and eradicated,  the family and  friends

Bible verse, Devotional:::