Joyful Living
Contributed by Linda Pelton
Snow arrived and brought breathtaking beauty! On sunny days the mountains were magnificent! I had fun walking in snow, sunshine made it appear to be studded with diamonds.
It will soon be time to celebrate Thanksgiving! A great time to count our blessings and share some too! Little things are really the big things when it comes to joyful living! Thoughtfulness, gifting, togetherness, surprises are where it's at! Whether you share by cooking together, a quick visit, calling someone when they pop into your mind. Coffee with a friend, shared dinner out or in, also Gifting. Leave a basket or decorative bag for family or friend to discover as a surprise at their door.
Some ideas are flowers, baked goodies in sealed container, a holiday scented candle, a great book, tea, jam. Even one gift will bring joy! Add a note to let them know how they are appreciated or just keep it secret and let them guess who gifted them!
Another way to gift is making up bags to give to homeless people. A gallon zip lock bag with gloves, socks. A gift card for food, a good refillable water bottle, lip balm etc. Giving brings joy! Sharing a family favorite recipe, I make each year during Holidays especially.
Kona Inn Banana Bread Cream 2 cups sugar with I cup vegetable shortening. Add 6 ripe mashed bananas and 4 well beaten eggs. Whisk In a bowl 2 1/2 cups of flour with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir into Banana mix until blended, do not over mix. You can add chopped nuts, and I like to add semisweet chocolate chips. Yummiest! Pour into well-greased angel food cake or bundle pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 Minutes. Cool, loosen and remove onto plate, flip over again so top side is up onto a cake pedestal or large, lovely serving dish. You can also make muffins or mini loaves to share!
Note from Cinnamon Roll Recipe October edition.You can spread brown sugar over dough too before rolling if you prefer sweeter Cinnamon Rolls. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.