FReeper Canteen - Christmas Cookie Exchange - 15 Dec 2011

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[rlmorel]

When I was in the Navy over in the Med, my mom shipped me a box of pizzelles that she made herself...when they got to me, they had been so manhandled by the Navy mailing system, COD delivery to the ship and so on that when I opened the box, the plastic bag she put them into was crumbs and pulverized pizzelle powder.

In our jet shop under the flight deck, me and my buddies tore a hole in the plastic bag and squeezed the yellow powder into our mouths...delicious!

[Kathy in Alaska]

*HUGS*

I’m off for home with 2 stops for my Mom...her list is almost complete. Just have to get a big popcorn tin for my Dad on Friday, then her list will be complete.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Sgt. Ryan Sharp, USA, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Died 3Dec2011 of wounds sustained in Afghanistan 21Nov2011



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[The Mayor]

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A Supporting Role
December 15, 2011

After the American TV personality Ed McMahon died in 2009, one newspaper headline read, “When it came to being the No. 2 man, he was No. 1.” Best known for his 30-year tenure as Johnny Carson’s late-night sidekick, McMahon excelled at helping Carson succeed in the spotlight. While most entertainers strive for top billing, McMahon was content with a supporting role.

When the apostle Paul gave instructions about how to exercise our gifts as members of the body of Christ (Rom. 12:3-8), he affirmed the value of supporting roles. He began by saying that we should have a realistic opinion of ourselves (v.3), and he concluded with a call to genuine, unselfish love: “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another” (v.10). Or, as J. B. Phillips translates it, “a willingness to let the other man have the credit.”

Our gifts and abilities come to us by God’s grace and are to be used by faith (vv.3,6) in love and service for Christ—not for personal recognition.

May God grant us the ability to embrace with enthusiasm the supporting roles to which He calls us. The ultimate goal is His glory and not our own.

The church, a living body, containing all the parts—
It lives, it moves, it functions, and touches many hearts;
When each part is committed to do the Savior’s will,
His members are united, His purpose they fulfill. —Fitzhugh

The church works best when we see ourselves
as participants, not as spectators.

Read: Romans 12:9-21

Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. —Romans 12:10

Bible in a year:
Amos 1-3; Revelation 6

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Sufganyot!

[luvie]

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Granulated sugar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on top. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies.

[luvie]

*THUD*

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

*HUGS*

That's a great looking platter of cookies! Hope all is well with you!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Mmm Mmm! Cannoli!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Yum Yum. I love peanut butter cookies. Ane they’re gluten free too... I need to make them again some time........ Thanks for the recipe. :-)

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Thomas J. Mayberry, USA, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, KIA Afghanistan 3Dec2011
I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Biscotti is awesome, especially if you dip it in hot chocolate...

[STARWISE]

Coated Pecans.................very simple AND YUMMM-MEEEE!

4 cups whole pecans

1 cup sugar

1 egg white

1 tsp water

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

beat egg white and 1 tsp water until foamy...stir in dry ingred. then add pecans...coat well.....spread on cookie sheet and bake at 300 for 45 min stirring about every 15mins....just let cool and store in airtight container.

Tip..... strongly recommend doubling the coating recipe to pour on the pecans for great coverage.

God bless & protect them, every single, precious one

[Liz]

Delicious hot beverage for Christmas or anytime. Cost a fortune at Starbucks——cheap and easy to make at home. Must use Earl Gray tea for the proper flavor.

LONDON FOG LATTE / ONE SERVING
Heat mug of milk (can use skim for fewer cals). Steam hot milk til frothy. Sans steamer, buzz the milk in blender a few seconds——will froth up nicely—careful with hot beverages.

Steep Earl Gray tea bag in hot milk 3 minutes. Add vanilla syrup, fave sweetener.

Drink up.

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Tattoo

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

What a wonderful way to honor your sweet mother! :)

They sound YUMMY!!!

[JoeProBono]

[luvie]

Nite, Conor! See ya next time ‘round! ;)

[Publius]

“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.”