Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #510

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #510!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:


Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
click HERE to shop for the best seeds
Or click picture below:


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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:


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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


TWTbasic


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We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)
Features!
Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 
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My Features this Week are:

1. "Denim Hearts" by The Apple Street Cottage
2. "No Sew Shabby Chic Pillow Covers" by Decorative Inspirations
3. "Valentine Love Vignetteby SELEP Imaging

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

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The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!





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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from

 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
click to view


Monday, January 30, 2023

You're the STAR - Week#5 EXTRA (January 2023)

We've been on a temperature roller coaster ride lately.  How has your weather been?
Thank you again for joining us!
There are many ways to follow me:
blog  |  TruthSocial  |  facebook  |  pinterest  |  twitter  |  zazzle  |  RUMBLE

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo 2014-01-20_zpsgkwibgwl.jpg

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WELCOME to the January 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to EXTRA feature week of the January 2023 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
(Sometimes we will have 5 Mondays in a month - these 5th special Mondays are called "EXTRA feature" days)

Meet all of your STAR Hosts 

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories (except for this special EXTRA day - we will be featuring 4 extra).  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  while remaining family friendly),
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)
WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)


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(All features were chosen from the December 2022 "You're the Star" blog hop)


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If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:
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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )


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Sunday, January 29, 2023

An Invitation to Abundant Life

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An Invitation to Abundant Life

I know that times are very difficult for many right now, but I felt led by the Holy Spirit to focus on how we can still live abundantly in tough times.  

We are going to study the entire chapter of Isaiah 55.  The title in the New King James Version is "An Invitation to Abundant Life."  This chapter shows us how we can live in spiritual abundance through Jesus Christ.  I also believe that this chapter shows us how our Heavenly Father meant for us to live and it shows us how we will live during 1000 years of peace.

Firstly, let's define the word:

Abundant - a great or plentiful amount.  The condition of being in rich supply.


"Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?"
Isaiah 55:1


There will be no need, no homelessness, no hunger - we will buy and eat without money and without price!
Spiritually speaking, remember that Jesus is the Bread of Life (click HERE to read: "Jesus Is (Part#1) The Bread of Life").  That is referenced in the last portion of verse 1 "why do you spend money for what is not bread". 


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Again, in verse 2 we are referring to our spiritual food.  One of my favorite passages from Isaiah 55 is:
"And let your soul delight itself in abundance."



"And I will make an everlasting covenant with you—
The sure mercies of David.
Indeed I have given him as a witness to the people,
A leader and commander for the people.
Surely you shall call a nation you do not know,
And nations who do not know you shall run to you,
Because of the Lord your God,
And the Holy One of Israel;
For He has glorified you.”
Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.
Let the wicked forsake his way,
And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
Let him return to the Lord,
And He will have mercy on him;
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts."
Isaiah 55:3-9

God's promise is everlasting.  In verse 3 we read about God's everlasting covenant - that's a binding contract that will never end.  And my equally favorite verse in Isaiah 55 is verse 7 - "For He will abundantly pardon."  That's abundant forgiveness in a contract that will never end - eternal life of abundance! 

Also important is understanding that God's ways are not ours.  Whenever I am going through a time of struggle I often remind myself that God's thoughts are not my thoughts.  He will NEVER leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) - He knows the outcome and there is a reason for our difficulties that will benefit us in the end.

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Verses 10 and 11 are so beautifully poetic.  I especially find the description about God's word so helpful and comforting.  God's word WILL ACCOMPLISH GOD'S PLAN.  God never lies - His word and promises are never empty.  The Bible truly is "living and active" (Hebrews 4:12).


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I guess the entire chapter of Isaiah 55 is my favorite because the last line of verse 12 is just wonderful! - 
"And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands."  Isn't that description just awesome??!!  (click HERE to view Part#1 in the new Tree series: "Trees - Visual & Edible")


"Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree,
And instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;
And it shall be to the Lord for a name,
For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."
Isaiah 55:13


"Your soul shall live"!!  - That's in verse 13.  Even more confirmation that forgiveness through Jesus Christ is forever.


Let your soul delight itself in abundance -   because God abundantly forgives!





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Take Up The THANKFULNESS Challenge!
I challenge you to thank God for something everyday for one year!  Either write it down in a diary OR share with us on a blog.  If you have a blog & would like to share your THANKFULNESS posts with us, then please fill out this form: 365 Days of Being THANKFUL form - click HERE and you will be added to the THANKFULNESS page.


THANKFULNESS Challenge

Friday, January 27, 2023

Cream of Homegrown Mushroom Soup

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Cream of Homegrown Mushroom Soup

 
My cream of mushroom soup recipe is very different from the canned version that we are all familiar with.  It is made with homegrown mushrooms.  In previous posts I shared "7 Edible Homegrown Mushrooms" (click HERE to view) and most recently: Black King Mushroom - (click HERE to view).

(If you want to grow your own mushrooms click HERE for mushroom supplies )

In this recipe I used a mixture of "Oyster Mushrooms" (Snow Oyster, Blue Oyster and a few Black King Oyster mushrooms)


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Ingredients:
1 bay leaf
1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
5 to 6 cups oyster mushrooms (shredded by hand)(you may use regular button mushrooms)
4 cups water
5 beef bouillon cubes (1 cup cubes)(The reason for 5 cubes is because we add milk and cream later)
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cooking wine
olive oil for sauteing

Begin by preparing the ingredients as listed above (shredding the mushrooms, chopping onions and mincing garlic).  In a large stock pot, combine the water, bouillon cubes and bay leaf - bring to boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes to release the bay flavor (see picture below).


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While the broth is simmering - in a large frying pan saute the onions and garlic in a few tablespoons of olive oil for about 5 minutes (see picture below).

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Now add in the previously shredded mushrooms.  Gently use a spatula to move them around while continuing to saute until they become lightly browned (see the 4 pictures below - the final picture is the desired browned color).

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Desired browned color.

Remove the bay leaf from the broth.  Add the sauteed mushroom/onion/garlic mixture to the broth and place on medium/low heat.

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In a separate bowl combine the milk, cream and flour.  Lightly whisk just until combined.  Stir in the Parmesan cheese into the milk mixture.  Once the soup has come to a slight boil - add the milk/cream/flour/cheese mixture and gently stir.  Bring the soup to a slight boil again (gently stirring all the time to avoid lumps from appearing).  Continue simmering (and stirring all the time) until the soup slightly thickens (this usually happens after low boiling for 1 minute).

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Serve & ENJOY!


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Optional Topping - saute a few shredded mushrooms until crispy and then sprinkle a tablespoons worth on top of each bowl/serving.  (click HERE to view "Simply Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms")

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Linked to:


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Take Up The THANKFULNESS Challenge!
I challenge you to thank God for something everyday for one year!  Either write it down in a diary OR share with us on a blog.  If you have a blog & would like to share your THANKFULNESS posts with us, then please fill out this form: 365 Days of Being THANKFUL form - click HERE and you will be added to the THANKFULNESS page.

THANKFULNESS Challenge

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #509

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #509!

Before we get to the blog hop today - checkout this post:


Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
click HERE to shop for the best seeds
Or click picture below:


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Also, checkout one of my Bags/Purses available at Zazzle:


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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


TWTbasic


TWTpictures
We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)
Features!
Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 
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My Features this Week are:

2. "How To Make Salt Dough Heart Garland" by Decorative Inspirations
3. "Rhubarb Raspberry & Red Grapefruit Jamby Scratch Made Food

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

TWTfeatured



The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!





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Grow your own!
Many wonderful garden products from

 "Mary's Heirloom Seeds"!!
click to view


Monday, January 23, 2023

You're the STAR - Week#4 HOME (January 2023)

We're planning our 2023 garden - some great new (new to us anyway) seeds.
Thank you again for joining us!
There are many ways to follow me:
blog  |  TruthSocial  |  facebook  |  pinterest  |  twitter  |  zazzle  |  RUMBLE

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Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:
by Angie Ouellette-Tower for https://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo Coach_zpsmbbbeo0m.jpg

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YoureTheStarHopLarge_zpsjbrldhcx.jpg

WELCOME to the January 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the January 2023 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts
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This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!
There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)


by Angie Ouellette-Tower for godsgrowinggarden.com photo ShopHoppingFeatured_zpsf9fab123.jpg

(All features were chosen from the December 2022 "You're the Star" blog hop)



by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )







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