I made some Italian Lentils a few days ago. I accidentally put them in the freezer! Tonight I defrosted it, fried some & stuffed it in a pita. It reminds me of meat pie. Very tastey! In case you would like to try it here are both recipes.
Easy Vegetarian Italian "Meat Pie"
leftover That's Italian! Lentils Florentine
Tabasco (about 5 drops per patty)
Parmesan cheese, about 1 Tbsp. per patty
vegetable oil spray
whole wheat pita bread
Cut a 3-4 inch opening at the tops of pitas. Toast if preferred or just warm in the microwave. Add Tabasco & Parmesan cheese to lentils, stirring well. Make into large patties. Spray a skillet with vegetable oil spray. Fry patties over medium heat for about 5 minutes or so, cooking on both sides. Patties are still soft after cooked. Place patties in pitas. If you squish the pita a little bit, you'll get some of the filling in each bite. Serve and enjoy!
You might want to make some of these patties to keep in your freezer, ready to be defrosted and fried for a quick tastey meal.
That's Italian! Lentils Florentine
1 cup lentils, washed
1 medium onion, peeled & microwaved whole
3 cloves garlic pressed
10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
6 oz. can organic tomato paste
about 1 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
a few drops of Tabasco
Parmesan cheese
black pepper, liberally
Cover lentils with water, add pressed garlic & oregano. Bring to a simmer. Add more water as often as necessary, but be careful to avoid making it soupy. Cut cooked onion in strips and add to lentils. When lentils are almost done (lentils cook quickly), add defrosted spinach. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, Tabasco, pepper, olive oil and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Current LPM Siesta Scripture Memory
While we were sitting on the front porch, I recited the first eighteen verses of John chapter 3 to my mom. I like reciting the scriptures I memorize to my family. My mom requested that I memorize John 3. I've been thinking about how I would love opportunities to recite scripture I've memorized to more people, even strangers. I especially like the idea, because reciting scriptures about salvation could lead in to talking about salvation, and someone being saved. It could even be words they've never heard before!
I'm working on memorizing the rest of John 3, in the New King James Version. I'm memorizing more scripture this month than I usually do.
Click on the link to read John 3 in the NKJV:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203&version=50
John 3:18-36
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.24 For John was not yet cast into prison.25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.30 He must increase, but I must decrease.31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. KJV
I'm working on memorizing the rest of John 3, in the New King James Version. I'm memorizing more scripture this month than I usually do.
Click on the link to read John 3 in the NKJV:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203&version=50
John 3:18-36
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.24 For John was not yet cast into prison.25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.30 He must increase, but I must decrease.31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. KJV
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Hourglass and House Cleaning
I was really set on catching up on housecleaning today. Suffice it to say that I didn't have any pep this morning. I went to the gym because I thought this would help and I needed to exercise anyway. I had a great workout. I've swum for the past two days too. When I got home I was tired and needed a nap. I got some vacuuming and laundry late this afternoon. This seems to be the most productive time of the day for me to do housework; there's just not as long a period of time to do it! I was pretty exasperated about being behind on housework, but while vacuuming I started thinking about how nice it will be that my carpet is vacuumed. Sometimes little things like this can change your whole perspective and I'm grateful for this. As much as I would like to, I don't know if I'll ever be able to spend my morning hours whizzing around and getting everything spotless. I'm uncomfortable wasting useful time, so I atleast need to find something worthwhile to do in the morning. Well I did make a helpful spreadsheet for keeping up with Dr. Horner's Bible reading system, after I couldn't access the website where I've been reading all the scripture. The problem is I keep forgetting to do my Bible reading.
I did a Bible study on lust this week after hearing my sister talk about the things of the world-- the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh & the pride of life (1st John 2:16) and the need to renew your mind (Ephesians 4:22-24 & Romans 12:2) . About a week prior to this, while we were talking about the Bible, my sister mentioned something about lust and I remembered what one of my memory scriptures said about this and quoted it to my sister. It was Ephesians 4:22-24 and my sister reflectively said "yeah, I see that". My interest was piqued after hearing my sister relate this to 1st John 2:16 and I decided to find out all I could of what the Bible says about lust. I'm hoping to be sharing this Bible study with you soon. It consists of about fourteen scriptures in an outline; the Bible has so much to say about lust. It's great to immerse yourself in God's Word; I especially love finding out all I can of what God's Word says about a given topic.
I did a Bible study on lust this week after hearing my sister talk about the things of the world-- the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh & the pride of life (1st John 2:16) and the need to renew your mind (Ephesians 4:22-24 & Romans 12:2) . About a week prior to this, while we were talking about the Bible, my sister mentioned something about lust and I remembered what one of my memory scriptures said about this and quoted it to my sister. It was Ephesians 4:22-24 and my sister reflectively said "yeah, I see that". My interest was piqued after hearing my sister relate this to 1st John 2:16 and I decided to find out all I could of what the Bible says about lust. I'm hoping to be sharing this Bible study with you soon. It consists of about fourteen scriptures in an outline; the Bible has so much to say about lust. It's great to immerse yourself in God's Word; I especially love finding out all I can of what God's Word says about a given topic.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Science of calories
I'm enthused about my new diet. I used to get frustrated trying to count calories or points, because I'm on medication that increases my appetite. However I decided to give the science of losing weight by counting calories a chance to work for me again. I think last months memory scripture from Proverbs chapter 8 (and studying the whole chapter) is the clincher. Now my viewpoint is that God gave us the wisdom necessary for helping to achieve a healthier weight. My goal, 1,800 calories per day (most days anyway), which is plenty of calories, so I'm really determined to make it achievable.
Being willing to jump in there and prepare the different kinds of food I know I can enjoy on my diet, I think is really a key to success. I've got cooked veggies, and deviled eggs (made with lite mayo), and a delicious new dessert (recipe included) in the fridge. This dessert has the texture of whipped cream and the taste brings back memories of when my mom would let me have a taste of condensed milk when making lemon ice box pies.
I've been eating a lot of wild salmon sandwiches. Buying frozen wild salmon (which I've noticed has really improved in quality) at Walmart for $7.87 / 28 oz. (1.75 lb.) is enough for seven sandwiches, which works out to $1.12 per serving of wild salmon-- which is something you might want to keep in mind if you like fast food, since these wild salmon sandwiches are much healthier and much more economical than fast food. Here is a link to a previous blog post with my recipe for salmon sandwiches:
http://discipledpilgrimage.blogspot.com/2009/04/great-perspective-makes-healthy-eating.html
This is recipe is mild to medium hot (pepper wise) but to me it's very tastey if I add about 12 dashes of the Habanero Tabasco sauce, because on a sandwich you don't taste the hot sauce nearly as much.
Dieter's "Condensed Milk" Dessert
32 oz. carton nonfat yogurt (see note)
12 oz. can refrigerated evaporated skim milk
1/4-1/2 tsp. True Lemon (crystalized lemon)
10-12 packets of Splenda (or to taste)
Line a colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Pour yogurt on top of cheesecloth. Strain for about 1 hr. Discard the whey or reserve for another use. Blenderize all ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 2-3 minutes. May be served immediately but texture is better if refrigerated a few hours before serving.
Makes 4-6 servings 160-240 calories per serving
NOTE: This recipe is made with yogurt which contains pectin and tapioca starch, which affects recipe results.
Being willing to jump in there and prepare the different kinds of food I know I can enjoy on my diet, I think is really a key to success. I've got cooked veggies, and deviled eggs (made with lite mayo), and a delicious new dessert (recipe included) in the fridge. This dessert has the texture of whipped cream and the taste brings back memories of when my mom would let me have a taste of condensed milk when making lemon ice box pies.
I've been eating a lot of wild salmon sandwiches. Buying frozen wild salmon (which I've noticed has really improved in quality) at Walmart for $7.87 / 28 oz. (1.75 lb.) is enough for seven sandwiches, which works out to $1.12 per serving of wild salmon-- which is something you might want to keep in mind if you like fast food, since these wild salmon sandwiches are much healthier and much more economical than fast food. Here is a link to a previous blog post with my recipe for salmon sandwiches:
http://discipledpilgrimage.blogspot.com/2009/04/great-perspective-makes-healthy-eating.html
This is recipe is mild to medium hot (pepper wise) but to me it's very tastey if I add about 12 dashes of the Habanero Tabasco sauce, because on a sandwich you don't taste the hot sauce nearly as much.
Dieter's "Condensed Milk" Dessert
32 oz. carton nonfat yogurt (see note)
12 oz. can refrigerated evaporated skim milk
1/4-1/2 tsp. True Lemon (crystalized lemon)
10-12 packets of Splenda (or to taste)
Line a colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth. Pour yogurt on top of cheesecloth. Strain for about 1 hr. Discard the whey or reserve for another use. Blenderize all ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 2-3 minutes. May be served immediately but texture is better if refrigerated a few hours before serving.
Makes 4-6 servings 160-240 calories per serving
NOTE: This recipe is made with yogurt which contains pectin and tapioca starch, which affects recipe results.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Storm
We had torrential wind and rain this morning. Walking into my mother's house for our family Bible study, I caught the worst of the storm. I had an umbrella, but the lower half of my dress, which was new, got soaking wet, though no harm was done to the dress. After drying off with a towel, my mom told me to stand by the stove, then she began blow drying my dress. I really appreciated it. When my sister arrived we heard that a tree was blown down near her home. My niece's boyfriend said lights were out except on our block. We had our Bible study. My brother-in-law always gives us a wonderful Bible study lesson.
After our Bible study it sounded like it was going to begin storming again and I decided to go home instead of going to church. I walked extra fast when I got to the sidewalk and saw approaching cars, to avoid a supersized splash.
After I got home I changed clothes and started eating an early lunch (I ate breakfast early this morning). Then I noticed the weather was clearing up and I really wished I'd gone to church.
After our Bible study it sounded like it was going to begin storming again and I decided to go home instead of going to church. I walked extra fast when I got to the sidewalk and saw approaching cars, to avoid a supersized splash.
After I got home I changed clothes and started eating an early lunch (I ate breakfast early this morning). Then I noticed the weather was clearing up and I really wished I'd gone to church.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
A Lovely Saturday
Today my sister who lives about an hour away was here for part of the day. My mom and my two sisters and I ate at the Texas Roadhouse. It's so nice when we all get to be together.
On my way home from grocery shopping this evening I saw the most beautiful sunset. The sun was breaking through a film of whipped cream clouds with such a clear bright light yellow pool of light, almost as bright as lightning.
I just read today's ten chapters of the Bible. Ist Timothy 4 inspired me so much today. I'm doing Dr. Horner's Bible reading system. Dr. Horner has a page on Facebook that explains further about his Bible reading system. It's organized excellently; readings from every type of the books of the Bible is included each day, a chapter to read each day from ten different books of the Bible! I like reading the ten chapters online here:
http://www.calvarybiblechurch.org/TheTenLists.aspx
This is my favorite Bible reading system I've tried. I really like it. I completed day 12 today, although I haven't been consistent, but I'm going to really make an effort to be diligent.
On my way home from grocery shopping this evening I saw the most beautiful sunset. The sun was breaking through a film of whipped cream clouds with such a clear bright light yellow pool of light, almost as bright as lightning.
I just read today's ten chapters of the Bible. Ist Timothy 4 inspired me so much today. I'm doing Dr. Horner's Bible reading system. Dr. Horner has a page on Facebook that explains further about his Bible reading system. It's organized excellently; readings from every type of the books of the Bible is included each day, a chapter to read each day from ten different books of the Bible! I like reading the ten chapters online here:
http://www.calvarybiblechurch.org/TheTenLists.aspx
This is my favorite Bible reading system I've tried. I really like it. I completed day 12 today, although I haven't been consistent, but I'm going to really make an effort to be diligent.
Friday, May 1, 2009
May Scripture Memory, Per Request
I think I'm becoming quite a tea drinker. Today at Starbucks in Krogers I had some wild sweet orange tea which was so good. This evening I've been drinking apple cinnamon and honey vanilla chamomile.
My mom, stepfather, and my sister and I had a lot of yummy veggies with lunch today. My mom and I both cooked. I'm so glad that when I was craving ice cream yesterday, I decided what I really wanted was some good veggies. The ice cream cravings still occur. I keep trying to remember to get some bananas and freeze them. Frozen bananas taste kind of like ice cream to me-- they're good!
While I've been drinking my tea this evening, I've been memorizing the first few verses of John Chapter 3. On my
computer, I color code repeated words in the scripture and type the scripture over and over, which primes my mind so I can memorize more easily. My mother requested for me to memorize John 3. I'm happy that she asked me to. For the Living Proof Ministries (LPM) Siesta Scripture Memory Team I've committed to memorize the first eighteen verses for this month, but I'm hoping to really work on it and memorize the whole chapter as soon as I can, since I'm looking forward to when I can recite it from memory to my mom. I'm memorizing it in the New King James Version. For LPM I'm supposed to memorize one scripture twice a month but I like the challenge of memorizing a lot of scripture. Memorizing scripture tightens my grip on the sword of the Spirit-- which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17), then I can recite it like I'm a warrior princess!
I'm off to write this month's scripture in my spiral index cards.
John 3:1-18
You can read John 3 in the New King James Version here:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203&version=50
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. KJV
My mom, stepfather, and my sister and I had a lot of yummy veggies with lunch today. My mom and I both cooked. I'm so glad that when I was craving ice cream yesterday, I decided what I really wanted was some good veggies. The ice cream cravings still occur. I keep trying to remember to get some bananas and freeze them. Frozen bananas taste kind of like ice cream to me-- they're good!
While I've been drinking my tea this evening, I've been memorizing the first few verses of John Chapter 3. On my
computer, I color code repeated words in the scripture and type the scripture over and over, which primes my mind so I can memorize more easily. My mother requested for me to memorize John 3. I'm happy that she asked me to. For the Living Proof Ministries (LPM) Siesta Scripture Memory Team I've committed to memorize the first eighteen verses for this month, but I'm hoping to really work on it and memorize the whole chapter as soon as I can, since I'm looking forward to when I can recite it from memory to my mom. I'm memorizing it in the New King James Version. For LPM I'm supposed to memorize one scripture twice a month but I like the challenge of memorizing a lot of scripture. Memorizing scripture tightens my grip on the sword of the Spirit-- which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17), then I can recite it like I'm a warrior princess!
I'm off to write this month's scripture in my spiral index cards.
John 3:1-18
You can read John 3 in the New King James Version here:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203&version=50
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. KJV
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