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Just a little update from life, apart from babies. Though, i do love them and they are a very integral part of living here, there is much else that goes on. Mostly, just common place, regular ol', garden variety living. So, here's sharing some of that "mundane" living with you (actually it's quite exciting to me - because Jesus, well, He prepares it for me each day!)
1. Granola with clusters. For those of you who love granola, we all know everyone has a preference. Some like the big clusters of oats, while some prefer individual little toasted oats covered in sugary goodness. I am a cluster fan. However, in making my own, it has been an almost life long pursuit to create such clustery goodness in my own kitchen. The result has been many recipes and "tips and tricks" over the years. Finally one who had the key to such joys...
So, that's it. Just a little catch up.
1. Granola with clusters. For those of you who love granola, we all know everyone has a preference. Some like the big clusters of oats, while some prefer individual little toasted oats covered in sugary goodness. I am a cluster fan. However, in making my own, it has been an almost life long pursuit to create such clustery goodness in my own kitchen. The result has been many recipes and "tips and tricks" over the years. Finally one who had the key to such joys...
Can you see it? Clusters! The secret? Well, it wouldn't be a secret if you knew. Just kidding! There are two important components: No.1 there should be a mix of oats, regular and quick cooking. The ratio of quick cooking to regular should be such that there are more quick cooking to regular. Got it?
No.2 Heat up the syrup (whether you are making a syrup or using pre-made) to boiling. No.3 when stirring while cooking, gently fold. This stirring should not break up the clusters.
Mmmm. So good. (Thanks to my friend Krys for the secret!!)
2. "When Helping Hurts" by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. So, i'm not really very far into the book (still need to finish the first chapter), but based on the forward and the preface, this is a GREAT book and well worth the time to read it. It could also be easily used in a group setting.
Thus far a favorite challenge from the book (summarized), "How do you interpret James 1:27?" It's real practical, real practical.
Sorry it's sideways...
3. We moved! Actually twice. The house myself and the other volunteers have been in for the past 9 months is no longer our residence. While those were conveniently close to the clinic, it is absolutely fantastic to be home, like away, when we are home. Ahhh. It's about a 20 minute walk (or 12-15 minute walk if really walking fast) or one jeepney ride.
The second move? Two of the girls and myself are house sitting for a family who are home on furlough at the moment. We will be here from just a month. It is even further away from the clinic, but it's lovely to have some rest...of course, we spend a little more time in transit and do not really have the option to walk...that would take a good hour or more! It is great thought and the neighborhood is pretty quiet.
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| That's our kitchen, no pics from the outside, but ya, that's the kitchen! |
