Scones. I have always had a strange fasination with them since I had my first one in 8th grade at Panera bread. There was definitely a symphony of flavors and textures exploding in my mouth. First let me explain what they are not. 1) biscuits that are dry and crumbly 2) coffee cake (or cake of any kind)where the sugar content is just rediculous and 3) donut or similar type pastry. In my opinion a scone should take on the flakiness of a buttery biscuit and the moistness and flavour of a pancake. Ever since I was given a kitchen aid from Aaron's mom (she gave it to me for free!), I have been doing some experiments with scones in the kitchen laboratory. There are several ways to acheive the light flakiness that a good scone should have. But instead of boring you with the details, I've decided to begin writing a book this summer on scones (techniques, recipes, etc). Not really sure where my obsession with scones came from, but one reason is b/c I can control the sugar (for example, I just made some oatmeal maple scones and modified the recipe by adding half the amount of sugar called for and increasing the maple syrup to 3 Tbls. instead of 2). Scones are also super simple to make and you can add just about anything to them, savory (jalapenos & corn) or sweet.
Okay, enough about scones. Aaron has two job interviews next week here in Lafayette. It's been sweet (think scones) to see God answer our prayers. It's been a huge encouragement this semester to meditate on living for & serving a God who is immutable (cannot be modified or subject to change). Lately He's been showing me how impatient and moody I often am and how much more I need Him to be my source of strength and hope that sustains me day to day.
This coming week is Passion Play rehearsals and then 4 performances on the weekend. I love this time of year b/c I am reminded of my sin that nailed Christ to the cross of shame and His victory/power over Satan and death. Joshua Harris, in one of his sermons recently reminded me that we are living in the end times. It doesn't matter if there's a World War 3 or gas prices reach $5/gallon, The Son of God is coming and that should be what really matters to me.
Blessings from this week:
1. picnic with Aaron at Happy Hallow Park last Sunday.
2. awesome sunshine and temps
3. smelling the fragrant flowers as I walk Belle around the neighborhood
4. Knife skills class with Michelle (oh man do I want a set of Wuesthof knives! we did receive a free paring knife from them)
5. the 2nd/3rd grade spring program went really well. Aaron came and helped run the powerpoint, he's a sweetheart
6. ballroom tonight with my parents and Aaron before he goes to drill
7. 9 hours of sleep last night!!!!!!!!!
okay, so that's just a few of the many many blessings. I hope everyone takes a minutes to thank God for His extravagant love. Peace.
