Works for Me, if it works for you…..

So the story is:

I had an accident with my steamer which could be read as I burnt the back side clean out of it

I’m only sorry I didn’t take pictures before I disposed of my lovely wedding present.

Instead of replacing it I’m planning on putting the money  into a slow cooker.  

I’m not really sure which to go for, I was wondering if anyone could help?

I want large capacity so I’m thinking of something like this.

I’ve also noticed this type where you can cook two things simultaneously, is this a good feature?

If you could let me know which type you have and the best features it has it might help me get over the steamer incident!

Oh and while you’re here, incase I purchase soon, let me know what your best Slow Cooker recipe is that way there are no excuses.

My tip to-day is don’t just replace broken kitchenware think of how you can put the money into something else you’ve always wanted

Head over to Shannon for more Works for Me Wednesday tips.

Elaine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rhubarb and Orange Slump

As recommended by my friend Janus who also supplied the Rhubarb

Rhubarb and Orange Slump is a great alternative to Rhubarb Crumble which is a favourite in our house.

If you come under the category of “not much of a pastry maker” you may also appreciate this recipe.

“A Slump is a New England pudding made with seasonal fruit”.

We’ll certainly be making this again. 

Thanks Janus,

Mummymac.

 

God moves in mysterious ways …..

This post is part of Rebecca’s Prayer Petition theme for the month of April.

As Kim said earlier in the month, sometimes prayer requests can be quite personal and therefore not always appropriate for blog material, however I have come across some dear saints in the blogging world and would surely covet your prayers at a transitional period of our lives here in Northern Ireland.

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So for those of you who don’t know me personally, things are changing quite a bit for us these days.

The short version of events goes like this…

 

Having spent the first year of our married life in JP’s “home” church we realised that this church wasn’t our “home”.  The Lord led us to a church where the things most surely believed among us were the things we found in God’s Word. 

We moved to our current church in 1997 and became members in 1998, giving thanks to God for leading us to a people who showed forth the fruit of the spirit and worshipped God in his appointed way.

Only those who have been starved of Biblical teaching can appreciate what it meant to be hearing reformed doctrine.  It was a relief to be feeding on the meat of the word.

We continued on serving in any way we felt able and growing under the ministry of the Pastor, who lead us at that time.

In 2003 the church (believing in a plurality of elders) commenced a process of examination of men from within the congregation to come along-side our Pastor as fellow elder.  As a result of this process my husband was called to the eldership in a non-vocational capacity and has served in this way ever since.

Later that year our full-time Pastor accepted God’s call to a church in the States where he continues to labour to-day.  

For the past 5 years JP has been labouring under the ministry while holding down a full-time job to support our family.  

A few months ago our  church voted to call him to the full-time ministry and we find ourselves entering a whole new area of service.

As a young couple coming to a new church, so thankful for the teaching and pastoring therein we never believed the plans God had for us in this place.  

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Friends I/we would value your prayers as JP starts this new role (next week) in a full-time capacity.

Please pray that God would use him in mighty ways for His Glory.

Please pray that I would be a help meet that would benefit his ministry.

Please pray for our church members during this period of adjustment.

Please pray specifically for us as a family as we re-adjust our lives to this new area of full time service.

“Strength for to-day and bright hope for tomorrow”,

Elaine

 

 

 

 

 

Going Green…

well kind off…..

I’m joining Kim in green photos as there is just so much green going on round here

contrary to the weather reports we are having a lovely Saturday.  So it’s outside for the gardeners….

 

There is lots of planting going on to-day.

This little seedling was just planted last Saturday - any guesses as to what it is?

This cactus has a plenty of new growth despite my non-green fingers.

A very tired spade

For other green photos check out Anna Carson Photography

Hope I haven’t broken any of the rules

Have a green weekend.

Mummymac.

 

 

Little Links

 

**Sorry folks the links are working now, thanks friends!**

The only encouraging part of this article is some of the  comments, regardless if you have children or are an internet user yourself (that’s you then), it’s certainly an eye-opener to parenting skills.   It’s a long article but if like me you only read the first few paragraphs you’ll get the gist.

Just because I’ve never heard this phrase before doesn’t mean I won’t, this post made me smile.

If you are cultured (or you think you are) and you’re one of my local readers you may be interested in these free tickets.  You can only order 4 per house hold which means no I don’t have any for you      Let me know if you book any.

If you enjoyed Facing the Giants you ought to watch  this trailer for Fireproof which comes out later on in the year.  I wonder if JQ will shed a tear at this one (private  joke!)  

I made these earlier in the week and will be making them again in the near future. Delicious.  Let me know if you try them.

I eventually registered on Google Reader so I’m now spending a lot less time clicking and flicking through blogs and I’m also wondering why I didn’t do this months ago.  If you read any number of blogs on a daily basis you really should register on google reader, simply add the blogs you read to your subscription page and it does all the “I wonder if they have posted anything new” work for you.  Simply check your google reader home page and it will tell you which blogs have posted.  I know for some of you this is obvious, but for others it just takes a little longer  

Lastly, for those of you who are interested in the weather where I am - Yes it’s raining in NI again.

Have a nice weekend.

Mummymac

 

 

 

 

Musical Monday’s

N over at 3foldcord has started a mini-series of posting some music on a Monday.  I’ve decided to join her as I never have inspiration or time  to post much of any worth on a Monday.

A recent interest in Piano duets lead me to this.

I never normally like it when original music is changed, but I think this is a great version.

 

Excellent pianists - don’t think I’ll bother ordering the sheet music

 

Enjoy - 

 

MM

 

Lessons in grooming.

 

So while giving Princessmac (5) the standard plait this morning I got this:

Mummy  Why did Daddy say (in church) “not one hair of your head shall be lost”, when loads of mine come out every day?

I’m filing this under - Glad you were listening

 

Mummymac.

 

 

 

 

What do you put in your sandwiches?…

So over at Dorothy’s to-day the subject is sandwiches, there is loads of ideas over there.  Blogging has been low on priority here but I did want to add my filling’s worth

I’m keeping it simple  here with filling ideas……

What do you put in yours?

So I’m listing all the sandwich fillings I can think of starting from……

 

now.

 

Ham

Variation on a theme:

Ham and any of the following - cheese, tomato, coleslaw, beetroot, lettuce, chicken.

Chicken

Variation on a theme:

Chicken with any of the following - cheese, coleslaw, sweet chilli, peach, grape, creamed cheese.

Egg & onion

Egg and salad cream

Salad

Roast Beef

Mars bar and apple 

 

Personal favourites:

Christmas special of Turkey, stuffing and cranberry - delicious

Cheese & onion crisps with Tomato  (my mum taught me that one    )

 

 

Daddymac’s favourites:

Turkey, Pastrami & Mayonnaise

Cheese and Branston Pickle

Fried egg and bacon

Sausage and red sauce (!)

 

No 1 Son’s favourite

Lemon curd (don’t ask)

 

Recent tastes:

Red grape and brie (thoroughly recommended).

Creamed cheese and ginger

 

Now I’m getting tired and it’s getting late here…..

And so if you want to join in the easy way just leave your idea for sandwich fillers in the comments and I’ll link this whole post to Dorothy’s blog.  Be sure to drop in on her for loads of ideas from very creative ladies in the sandwich department!

 

Mummymac

 

 

 

Recipe Round-up - April

Dorothy is hosting the Recipe Round-up this month and the theme is sandwiches.  

All the details can be found at Field Stone Cottage.

Be sure to join in.

Elaine  

Cool Giveaway….

Karen (as in look at my stripy swirly new header Karen) has a really good giveaway going on over at her very a musing blog.  

One of the prizes is a book by Emilie Barnes.

Go check it out.

Elaine