Share the Scoop Aug 28th
The 3rd Annual Share the Scoop will be held on Aug.
28th! Tickets are$15 ea.
Come taste & see that the Lord is good. Contact Julia Plummer for more info. @ 209-992-6823.
Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is one of those good-for-you foods with an exotic name that's sure to make you feel like a trendy foodie. Considered a grain, it's actually a seed that is high in protein, iron, potassium and other vitamins and minerals. It's a good source of fiber and is a great side dish to have if your bored of rice and noodles. It cooks just like rice, but has an earthier flavor and texture. Try it in this salad for a delicious side dish to your last-of-the summer BBQ's.
Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing
3 C Cooked Quinoa*
For the Dressing:
1/4 C Vegetable Oil
2 TB Rice Vinegar
2 TB Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Asian Sesame Oil
1 tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Large carrot, peeled and grated
3 Green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 TB finely chopped cilantro
1/2 c. chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add the cooked quinoa, carrot, onions, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss to blend. Sprinkle on the peanuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
*To cook quinoa, first rinse 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa in water. Then add to a sauce pan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook it in a rice cooker exactly like rice, but make sure you rinse it first.
If you don't like quinoa, you can use rice, brown rice, or pearl barley in this recipe.
I've used quinoa in a lot of recipes that call for rice with delicious and more nutritious outcomes. It also makes a great oatmeal you boil it gently in milk and add honey.
Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing
3 C Cooked Quinoa*
For the Dressing:
1/4 C Vegetable Oil
2 TB Rice Vinegar
2 TB Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Asian Sesame Oil
1 tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Large carrot, peeled and grated
3 Green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 TB finely chopped cilantro
1/2 c. chopped, unsalted dry-roasted peanuts.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add the cooked quinoa, carrot, onions, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss to blend. Sprinkle on the peanuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
*To cook quinoa, first rinse 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa in water. Then add to a sauce pan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook it in a rice cooker exactly like rice, but make sure you rinse it first.
If you don't like quinoa, you can use rice, brown rice, or pearl barley in this recipe.
I've used quinoa in a lot of recipes that call for rice with delicious and more nutritious outcomes. It also makes a great oatmeal you boil it gently in milk and add honey.
Being A Cheerleader
Be a godly example and a source of strength for your children. Love them unconditionally. Encourage them not to neglect but to exercise the gifts God has given them. Be their loudest cheerleader! Cheer them on in the race they're running both in the Lord and in their daily lives. Reward them by letting them know they are #1 in your book, no matter what. Teach them God's truths in practical ways (without preaching). Prepare them to stand on their own, and prepare yourself to eventually let them go---and trust God.
What kind of example of Christ are you to others? How can you encourage the children you know to live like Christ?
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1Timothy 4:12
Karla Dornacher, "Love in Every Room" and "First Light"
Smooth Mornings
Now that the kids are back to school its time for us to grab a cup of tea and relax……… don't we all wish this is how our mornings were spent. What we can do is take some time to get ourselves organized so our mornings are smoother. Here are a few simple steps to stay ahead of the game.
1.Plan ahead. Pick out outfits, shower, pack lunches and backpacks the night before.
2.Wake up before the kids. If you are ready then you are able to help children with their needs.
3.Have children wake up 10 minutes earlier.
4.Use a chart. Allow children to be responsible for their morning tasks.
5.No raising your voice. This only adds to the stress of an already busy morning
6.Share a nutritious breakfast together.
7.Be ready early. Try to be ready 5 minutes early. Reward children for accomplishment.
1.Plan ahead. Pick out outfits, shower, pack lunches and backpacks the night before.
2.Wake up before the kids. If you are ready then you are able to help children with their needs.
3.Have children wake up 10 minutes earlier.
4.Use a chart. Allow children to be responsible for their morning tasks.
5.No raising your voice. This only adds to the stress of an already busy morning
6.Share a nutritious breakfast together.
7.Be ready early. Try to be ready 5 minutes early. Reward children for accomplishment.
Project Night
Project
Night Aug 20th
We are having a project prep night
on Aug 20th @ 6:30 at the JCC ministry center.
Want to help us cut, stamp, paint, hammer, sew, and more. We will have childcare for a small
fee and we will also provide snacks.
Let us know if you can come and if you will need childcare.
Encouraging Attitudes
Tomorrow is the beginning of another school year. As a mother and grandmother I am excited for the children going to school, experiencing new activities, meeting new friends, and learning so much! As a mother and grandmother I'm, also, very nervous for the children going to school, experiencing new activities, meeting new friends and learning so much!
The principle of a school nearby used to begin everyday over the loud-speaker system saying the Pledge of Allegiance and giving Words of Wisdom. She would always end her 2 minute speech with the following line: "Now, you can go and make this a great day.... or not! The choice is up to you!"
Attitude is a choice not a skill or a talent. We can send our children off with great a attitude :) or we can send them off with a not so great attitude. :( Our attitudes of choice can give us the courage we need to handle all kinds of daily situations positively or negatively. Our choice and their choice.
"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit." Proverbs 15:13Which attitude are you going to use tomorrow morning? Every morning?
