All things beautiful

quinta-feira, 1 de abril de 2021

Words of wisdom

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

Your goal may be big, and at times, it may seem impossible and difficult. You will feel like you’re failing and you’re not getting anywhere. But perseverance, belief and conviction in those small steps that you’re taking towards those goals is what you need to be confident about. Consistently follow your life mission, one step at a time, no matter how small the step may be.

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi

Every day we see the violence around us. While there is very little that we can do, the Indian political leader says it best. Start with the man in the mirror. Be the change you want to see within others. While you can’t influence the world, you can be a better human, and become the testament of the change.

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Galaktoboureko: Greek Milk Pie Recipe

Here’s a traditional recipe for the Greek dessert galaktoboureko, aka Greek milk pie.

Syrup

SUGAR 2lb/900gr
WATER 14fl oz/400ml
HONEY 1tbsp

Boil for 3 minutes and let cool down.

For the custard

MILK 28fl oz/800ml
CREAM 7fl oz/200ml
SEMOLINA 3.5oz/100gr
VANILLA ¼ tsp

Stir for 1 minute

EGGS 4
BUTTER 2oz/60gr
SUGAR 8oz/230gr

Stir until it gets thickened

Make the galaktoboureko pieces

Get a baking pan and spread melted butter

take the 1st Phyllo and spread melted butter allover
take a 2nd Phyllo sheet and spread melted butter allover

Add 2 tbsp of the custard on top of the phyllo sheets with the butter.

Wrap and spread melted butter on the edges. Once you place in the pan spread melted butter on top of the pieces.

Bake

Bake at preheated oven 338°F/170°C for 1/2 hour.
Add syrup and let it be absorbed for a few minutes.
Add Cinnamon (optional)

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quarta-feira, 31 de março de 2021

Summer Parties and Gift Ideas

Sewing - When life gives you scrap, make a quilt.

Here's a dozen of my favorite things never to apologize for:

1) Never apologize for acting on your instincts.
2) Never apologize for being passionate.
3) Never apologize for being smart.
4) Never apologize for demanding respect.
5) Never apologize for saying no.
6) Never apologize for not embracing someone else's agenda.
7) Never apologize for disagreeing.
8) Never apologize for your faith.
9) Never apologize for your own sense of creativity.
10) Never apologize for ordering dessert.
11) Never apologize for being funny.
12) Never apologize for living your truth.

Every one of us casts a shadow.

There hangs about us, a sort of a strange, indefinable something, which we call personal influence--that has its effect on every other life on which it falls. It goes with us wherever we go. It is not something we can have when we want to have it--and then lay aside when we will, as we lay aside a garment. It is something that always pours out from our lives . . . as light from a lamp, as heat from flame, as perfume from a flower.

The ministry of personal influence is something very wonderful. Without being conscious of it, we are always impressing others by this strange power that exudes from us. Others watch us--and their thinking and actions are modified by our influence."

"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity." Ephesians 5:15-16

~J. R. Miller, "The Shadows We Cast"