The Hiding Place

It's Lent, and I am resolved to do more reading and less "screen watching".  I recently finished The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom.  This is a moving account of two Christian sisters' experience at a Nazi concentration camp.

Read the book to discover why Corrie was eventually able to thank God, "even for the fleas" that were ever-present and relentless in the sleeping area at Ravensbruck.  Borrow it, or buy it.  You won't be able to put it down.

That anyone survived the horrible conditions described in this book is remarkable.  What happens after the war is even more unbelievable--Corrie explains how she was able to forgive her persecutors.  The book has reminded me to thank God for every precious moment, and to strive always to remain "in the center of His will".

Valentines

We are getting ready for a homeschooling party.  Lots of fun stuff going on in the kitchen.
Lollipops, for one.

A whole crew of helpers!
Note the baby in the jumper :)

Yes, I still have my Christmas cards up.  I love Christmas cards sooo much!  I keep them forever.  Usually I don't display them quite this long though.  ahem.


Ready to give away.

 

Now for the chocolate goodies.  My fave.

Chocolate-covered Oreos.  Easy, peasy with these ingenious things.

Chocolate brownies.  So much work, but so very cute.   

I want to make these again right NOW!  I baked them in a 9x9 pan, cut out heart shapes using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, then dipped each one in chocolate glaze before sprinkling decorations on top.  Delicious.

 

  

For the glaze:  4 oz chocolate + 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes!) + 1 TBS honey or corn syrup.  Melt together and stir til smooth.

Let the party begin!