Don't let me forget

Dear God,

Don't let me forget where you've taken me out of because greater is where you are taking me now. Don't let me forget this suffering because it draws me close to you. And I'd rather be going through this than forget you in my life. Jesus, don't let me forget that you are with me...always. Don't let me forget how much you love me. Don't let me forget how many times you've rescued me, and more so from myself. I plea that you don't let me forget the grace you've extended to me and my family. Don't let me forget those tearful nights when all I could do was look up and extend my arms to you for comfort. My God, my God don't let me forget the JOY you've bestowed upon me. Don't let me forget the tearful moments that have broken me free from this bondage. Yahweh, don't let me forget your mercies in disguise. Don't let me forget that greater is HE who's in me that he who is in this world. Don't let me forget your commandments. Abba, don't let me forget the promises that you've given me. Don't let me forget that you are true and just. Don't let me forget that I am your princess. Father, don't let me forget that you know my coming and going, that you and only you satisfy every empty space within me. Please don't let me forget that you are my healer, my redeemer, my comforter and friend. Don't let me forget to love, to dream, to accomplish your desires. Don't let me forget how much you are rooting for me to do my best.

I know you won't let me forget...I love you!

I will praise the Lord.
I won't forget anything he does for me.

Psalm 103:2

A tasty Blessing: Spanish Chicken Recipe

"Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are you who run to Him." Psalm 34:8

The post of the day was prompted by this amazing verse which captured my attention this morning on FB while reading all the updated status'. My God is good and better yet the good that He unveils when we surrender each day to do His will. I've decided to allow Love transcend through everything my hands touch...So, I saw this recipe on TV, Nigella Lawson, she was cooking up Pollo Espanol or Spanish style chicken. It was a success in my home and hope it will be in yours.

However, I made my own version of Pollo a la Espanola. Here's my version of this fantastic recipe:
1 whole chicken (I used Natural from TJ's), cut the chicken in all its pieces.
1/2 SOYRIZO (I substituted chorizo because we're trying to cut back on pork).
1/2 white onion (the original recipe calls for 1/2 a purple onion)
2 Yukon Potatoes (the recipe calls for little potatoes cut in half)
1/2 Carton of Mushrooms (TJ's) [this was NOT in the original recipe]
1 whole yellow squash [NOT in the original recipe]
Orange Zest (you MUST grate Orange Zest on top of the chicken it's awesome)
*I added the extra veggies 'cuz my boy's are not great veggie eaters so where ever I can put 'em in...I WILL!

375 degree oven for about 1 hour



As a side I made a simple Romain lettuce salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Romain Lettuce (cut the lettuce put in bowl)
a couple of splashes of Balsamic Vinegar on top,
2 T or more Grape seed oil (You can use Olive oil)
Pinch of salt
Combine it all together



Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

1 cup sugar, 1 cup of water to make syrup [I used only 1/3 to sweeten our lemonade] You can also substitute AGAVE syrup.
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice (this equaled close to 8 of my lemons)
4-6 cups cold water (this will vary depending on your taste)






Almond Berry Muffins
For dessert I made Berry Muffins, I made a couple of changes to the original recipe (click on the link for the original recipe).
1 cup of whole wheat flour
1/2 cup of Almond flour
4 oz granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 cups of buttermilk
1 stick butter, melted
4oz blueberry, thawed
4oz raspberry, thawed
2oz almonds cut in half