In The Box A Gift From God

You can imagine the joy my kids and I were feeling while opening this package full of greatness.

I won the giveaway from fellow blogger Oklahoma Smalltown Girl for my response to

her one of your best days challenge.

It was an honor to receive her carefully selected gifts.  I have been devouring each item.

In Max Lucado's International Study Bible he states, "the Bible is God's map for us to get home".

How perfect.

One of my favorite quotes in the "Quotes from Great Woman" is,

"People see God every day; they just

don't recognize him."

Pearl Bailey

This reminds me of this post.

Thank you Oklahoma Smalltown Girl you are truly a blessing.

Have a great day everyone.

Love,

Territory Mom 

I'm A "This n That" Cook

Before I post anymore recipes let me explain myself.  I'm definitely a "this n that" cook.  A little bit of this and a little bit of that.  I have always started with a recipe then changed it up if necessary.  If a recipe didn't turn out I either throw it away or mark through it if its in a cookbook.

This is how I learned to cook with the Better Homes & Garden Cookbook.  This one was published in 1981 and it is similiar to the one I used in my high school home ec class.  I have several cookbooks but this one used the most.  Don't confuse it with Betty Crocker's cookbook.  They look the same but are very different.  Better Homes has so many great tips.  Did you know the secret to a cream pie is to let it sit at room temp for 3 to 4 hours before refrigerating.  It has saved me. 

I make a lot of pies.

This is where I tried to change the recipe to make brownies healthier. It turned out pretty good.

You need to learn about cuts of meat.  It will save you money too.

These are the essentials of a "this n that" cook.   Head Country is an Oklahoma product so I have to use it, great for meat and vegetables.  The Soul Food is also great for anything with a bit more spice to it.  I but the Italian seasoning because it has everything in it.  That saves money.  Cumin just makes everything taste good.

 Oh, if you have onion and garlic you can make anything.

Now I've got to go I have only cooked two meals today and now its time for number 3. 
Have a Happy New Year and be safe.
Love,
Territory Mom