{ Wednesday catch up }

 

It's been a while.  It feels almost awkward sitting down to compose a post, but in a way it feels familiar too.

Well, here I am, on this beautiful Wednesday morning.  I just finished my coffee, my second cup of coffee that is, and I'm sitting on my bed with my furry babies.  

I was just about to get up and get ready for the day, but felt like I needed to come in and say hi.  

I tried last week to put up a post, multiple times, but it felt like I had hit a wall.  Where I used to come in, sit down and the words would just flow through me onto the keyboard, I felt like I didn't know how to even start a blog post.  How strange is that?

When I grabbed my laptop this morning, I had the same initial feeling, and then it washed over me, this feeling of "it's your journal, you don't need to say anything profound, just speak from the heart, talk about your day or whatever else comes to mind."  Like I used to.....obviously!

So, no trying to figure out what I'm going to talk about, I'm just going to let it go and see which direction it leads me.

 

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/16/2023 }

 

Good morning everyone, welcome back.  

 

Come on in out of the cold, and sit a little, with a cup of coffee or tea.  The weather has cooled down, a lot, and mornings we are seeing low 40s, which feels amazing.  I'm very happy to know that we're past the horrid heat.

 

So let's sit a little, gather our thoughts, get ready for the week ahead, and pray for each other.

 

Sandra 

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{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 10/09/2023 }

 

Good morning everyone.It is a cool Fall morning, here in Texas. 

 

The windows and doors are open, letting in fresh air, it feels so good to have lower temperatures, and to be able to feel the cool air in the early morning. 

 

Before we get started, I just want to send out prayers to Israel. Over the weekend, we have seen horrible footage and heard devastating news. My heart has been so heavy not only for the innocent lives lost in Israel but also the innocent lives that will be impacted in Palestine too. 

 

War is never a good thing, it is horrifying and even though we know that casualties are expected, it still hurts our souls.  

 

I hope you all have a peaceful and restful week. Remember how blessed we are to live in this wonderful country. 

 

Sandra 

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{ Cooking Thursday - Turkish Flatbread Pizza Pide }

Good morning, welcome back to our Cooking Thursday.  

I've missed sharing recipes with you all, and I have quite a few new ones to bring and introduce to you.  I think you will enjoy them, as much as my family has.

The first one I'm sharing with you today, is for these delicious Turkish Pizzas, they are a very common street food.  They are a flatbread pizza that come stuffed with a variety of fillings.  The Pide originated in the city of Samsun,  in the Turkish Black Sea region, and has been a favorite since 1725.  The flatbread is shaped into a boat, or a flat American football, if that helps you visualize it.

 

 

 

This was my first attempt at making these, so although they were absolutely delicious, I wasn't thrilled with the final look.  It takes a bit of practice to make sure the Pide doesn't open up, and stays flat around the edges.

Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this recipe, it is a great alternative to your usual Friday night pizza.  

The recipe I'm sharing with you, is from one of my favorite Turkish channels on Youtube.  I just love Aysenur, she is such a sweet lady and shares so many wonderful recipes.  Be sure to give her a follow.

{ Hello October, I am back }

 

The temperatures have dropped, days are getting shorter, and there is a feeling of coziness and warmth, that is slowly spreading across my home.

My favorite time of year, has descended upon us, and with it, it has brought a slowness that I was desperately needing.  I have been waiting with baited breath.  I sometimes feel that I hold my breath during summer, because instead of it being a lazy, relaxing time, it usually is a terribly busy, chaotic, constant on the go time of year.  At least for me and my family.

So here I am.....I am back!  Back where I belong, back where I want to be and so incredibly thankful and grateful, to be sitting with at this computer, and typing up a blog post.