Saturday, March 7, 2026

Toasted Sesame Seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Place sesame seeds in a small to medium size skillet and heat to medium-low. Move around the seeds occasionally with a wooden spoon and shake the pan gently to evenly spread the seeds out. Keep an eye on the seeds as they will brown quickly, around 5 minutes maybe less. When approximately half of the seeds are brown, remove from heat and let cool. Seeds are ready to use and go well as a condiment on a tossed salad.

Submitted by Cathy Burleson

Roasted Bell Peppers

2 red or green bell peppers

Preheat the broiler. Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Keep a close eye on them and turn the peppers until all sides are blistered and charred, about 15 minutes. Place in a lunch sized paper bag and set aside to cool. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, remove the stems, and wipe the seeds away with a knife or paper towel. Do not rinse the peppers with water because this will remove the roasted flavor. Use as directed in the recipe or drizzle with olive oil and store in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

This recipe can be followed for fresh chiles as well.

Submitted by Cathy Burleson, adapted from Capril's Bistro-Style Cuisine

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Song: Taste and See: Breakfast: Banana with Rice Cake Sandwich et. al.

Have you ever tried to whistle in vibrato Taste and See | Catholic Communion Hymn | James E. Moore Jr. | Choir with Lyrics | Sunday 7pm Choir while making breakfast?

Breakfast: a freeform sliced half banana, strategically placed on a rice cake spread with sunflower seed butter topped with a graham cracker square (omit this step if gluten-free). Store bought toffee cashews that taste like petroleum. A 2-cup mug of 2 min. nuked water with lime peel and a sundried tomato. Next time skip the sundried tomato.

CB


The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of Life

2. I will give them peace in their families.

3. I will console them in all their troubles

4. They shall find in MY Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the breath of their death.

5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings

6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.

7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.

8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.

9. I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honored.

10. I will give priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.

11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their name written. In My Heart and it will remain for ever.

12. The All-Powerful LOVE of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the first Friday of 9 consecutive months the grace of final repentance. They shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving your sacraments. My Heart shall be your assured refuge till your last  breath

Imprimatur: E. Morrogh Bernard Vic. Gen., Westmonasterii.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Morning Prayer: OJIBWAY

Grandfather

Look at our brokenness,

We know that in all creation

Only the human family 

Has Strayed from the Sacred Way

We know that we are the Ones

Who must come back Together

To Walk in the Sacred Way,

Grandfather

Sacred One

Teach us love, compassion and honor

That We May Heal the Earth

And Heal each Other.

Amen

OJIBWAY Prayer from Earth Prayers Edited by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon

posted by Crescent Moon


Friday, January 30, 2026

Journaling Poetry: The Prophet

The Prophet sees the righting on the Wall,

There is a time when/where there is no time at All.


Submitted by Cathy Burleson 

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Lunch-Crab Salad et. al.

crab salad on 2 crustless white bread

kale chips blended with the remaining M80 butter (M80 is a local restaurant)

licked my left finger

a small glass of cranberry pomegranate juice. 

Put sandwich on med plate on breakfast's placemat along with cpj. Enjoyed lunch.

-Cathy

This lunch can be served to a medium group depending on how much crab salad and bread you have available.