I just purloined (look it up) my title from the former KIPing It Real podcast. It's also a reference to Firefly, a space western (available on Netflix).
What do I mean by "Ooo Shiny"? In this case, it's all of those things that grab my attention and distract me. This was on my heart during communion on Sunday. I had just spent a whirlwind two days spending money on hobbies. Confession probably too much money. During communion, I was confessing how I often allow things, hobbies, etc. distract me from my relationship with the Lord. I can so easily fall into the trap of getting all consumed with something be it work, hobbies, a trip, television - you name it. If I want that close love relationship with Jesus, all of that other stuff has to fall in line behind him. I know God gave me a love for the fiber arts, but I now want to know how He wants me to use it.
With that said, I'm off to another knitting retreat. But I'm committed to having devotion time while there.
The last knitting retreat was life changing. I found out I have sleep apnea. My roommate noticed I stopped breathing while sleeping. Now, my CPAP machine is going with me. I hope I sleep better tonight with it than last night.
Remember (this goes double for me): Don't be distracted by every shiny thing, but follow the one who outshines them all.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
When Cooking Attacks
I have shamelessly borrowed the title of this post from The Knitmore Girls Podcast segment "When Knitting Attacks".
Last night, I decided I wanted to boil some eggs to make egg salad. I thought to myself "What is the best way to make hard cooked eggs?" To google I rushed. On of the results was Alton Brown on "Good Eats" He suggested steaming the eggs instead of boiling them. He showed lowering the heat to low and placing a steamer basket in a saucepan and steaming for 12 minutes followed by a ice bath. Viola, perfect hard-cooked eggs.
I should have know this was bound cause some kitchen excitement. First, the only thing I have with a steamer basket is a very large stockpot. The first egg I tried to pull from the carton was stuck and I poked my thumb right through it. I "steamed " the eggs for 14 minutes just to be on the safe side. After the ice bath, I eagerly cracked one of the eggs. I'm sure an unsavory exclamation escaped my lips as egg ran over my hand and onto my cutting board. I think the size of the stockpot and my wimpy stove are to blame. I tried again on higher heat and it worked.
Now, do I dare venture into the world of Pinterest after this adventure?
Last night, I decided I wanted to boil some eggs to make egg salad. I thought to myself "What is the best way to make hard cooked eggs?" To google I rushed. On of the results was Alton Brown on "Good Eats" He suggested steaming the eggs instead of boiling them. He showed lowering the heat to low and placing a steamer basket in a saucepan and steaming for 12 minutes followed by a ice bath. Viola, perfect hard-cooked eggs.
I should have know this was bound cause some kitchen excitement. First, the only thing I have with a steamer basket is a very large stockpot. The first egg I tried to pull from the carton was stuck and I poked my thumb right through it. I "steamed " the eggs for 14 minutes just to be on the safe side. After the ice bath, I eagerly cracked one of the eggs. I'm sure an unsavory exclamation escaped my lips as egg ran over my hand and onto my cutting board. I think the size of the stockpot and my wimpy stove are to blame. I tried again on higher heat and it worked.
Now, do I dare venture into the world of Pinterest after this adventure?
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