Today our family has enjoyed a day of quiet rest at home. After morning worship, I took a leisurely walk to check on all the new life that seems to be sprouting everywhere.
So many little things that I planted last year (and have forgotten about) are surprising me ~ lemon balm, lillies and the wild roses that I transplanted from the forest which have grown from one plant to three! Just moments ago I picked a small handful of lavendar that has the most wondrous fragrance. If you sleep with a little sachet of lavendar under your pillow, the fragrance of this herb helps to relax your body and promotes a peaceful sleep. I'm going to tie these up and use them tonight under my pillow.
Luke requested that I bake some cheesecakes for him today. I always make them at Christmas time, but never seem to make them during the remaining 264 days of the year. Why is that, I wonder? Well, Luke (or quite possibly Luke's stomach) reminded me that every day is special and that I need to make them more often. So today I did just that especially for him.
Here's my simple recipe:
Mini Cheesecakes
3 pkg 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 C sugar
1 can fruit filling or fresh berries
1 box vanilla wafers
muffin liners (24)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the softened cream cheese and eggs. Slowly add the sugar and vanilla beating until smooth.
Place one wafter into each muffin liner in cupcake tin. Pour the mixture into each cup until 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 minutes or until done. Cool completely and top with fruit. Refrigerate.
Of course, I had to enjoy one myself along with my favorite little snowman mug that I use even in July!
I can hardly wait to share all that's been happening around our place.
Blessings,
Lea
