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October 6,
"There Must be Some
He just couldn't believe it.
Jim was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, lived the good life, and didn't have the foggiest notion what it was like to have to worry about making his monthly car payment.
The problem begins with the fact that Jim was not pulling his weight - unlike his three brothers who ran the family business with their father. After years of the brothers holding up Jim's end of the bargain and much warning by the father, judgment day finally rolled around. Jim's father called him into the corporate office and gave him his walking papers.
"How could you do this to me?" Jim protested, "I'm your son and this has been the family business since grandfather and his brothers ran the company!"
"You did it to yourself," the father answered.
Jim's father was one of my parishioners and he told me that firing Jim was one of the most difficult things he had ever done in his life.
In the Psalm for today is right on target with the feelings Jim had. The writer rehearses the fact that God had taken the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt and placed it in a "Promised Land." There the nation flourished and grew from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River. This was God's own special people, a nation under the protection of God. The image of the nation the Psalmist uses is that of a vine that God had taken out of Egypt and set in a new land.
Yet, Israel was now surrounded by enemies and the threat of invading armies brought incredible anxiety to the nation. How could this happen? Surely there must be some mistake. Jim said to his father, "How could you do this?" and The Psalmist in effect says to the Lord God, "Why have you broken down the walls of this vineyard and allowed people to come along and plunder the fruit?" In other words, "How could you do this to us God? We're family."
This human tendency to blame God for our misfortunes is no new thing. Moses complained to God while he was bringing God's message and judgments to Pharaoh and the promised day of freedom was no closer than it was the day before the first plague hit Egypt. "O LORD, why have you mistreated this people?" Moses protested, "Why did you ever send me?" [Exodus 5:22] Joshua picked up the cry when Moses was gone and things were not turning out the way he wanted with the battle to occupy the promised land, ""Ah, Lord GOD! Why have you brought this people across the Jordan at all, to hand us over to the Amorites so as to destroy us? [Joshua 7:7] The same cry went up from kings and prophets - and always, the answer was the same for the people of God as it was for Jim, "You did it to yourselves!" As Jim's father had warned him - so the Lord had warned the people of Israel through the prophets.
There is only one case in all of the bible when the cry of feeling abandoned by God was not the fault of the one who cried. Do you remember that famous, "Why have you...?" It was Jesus. Suspended between heaven and hell on a dark Friday, abandoned by his friends and surrounded by hecklers, he cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" [Matthew 26:46]
If there was ever a person who could have said, "There must be some mistake," in the face of suffering, it was Jesus. His cry comes from the depths of despair of one who is totally immersed in the depths of human sin. It is all the more agonizing coming from one who lived a righteous life totally dedicated to God. The writer of 2 Corinthians tries to understand the depths of this mystery with his words, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." [2 Corinthians 5:21]
But there was no mistake at all. It was the most radical reversal of human destiny in history. Our lectionary texts all point to the fact that God's vineyard (read God's people) have never become what they were meant to be. In some sense all of us share in Jim's condition. In the epistle reading, Paul hammers home the truth that even when we try our very hardest and come up with what we think is exemplary living, it does not rise to the level of God's good standards.
Isaiah has an answer for those who insist that there must be some mistake. The vineyard which was supposed to become fruitful with justice and righteousness never fulfilled its purpose. The people who were plucked from slavery and were given the opportunity to become a beacon of light for all nations - an example of what it means to live in a relationship of love with God and neighbor - became instead just one more example of how justice gets corrupted and right living becomes a joke.
"There must be some mistake," the people say - but through the prophet, God says there is no mistake at all. Listen to the words of Isaiah here:
In our Gospel reading, Matthew takes a little different turn. The people who are supposed to be the people God are portrayed as keepers of the vineyard - stewards who are to manage the vineyard and make it fruitful for the owner of the vineyard - namely God.
What happens is that the stewards go on a kind of mutiny and decide that they will keep the harvest for themselves. When the owner sends representatives, they are beaten and run off. Thinking that these renegade managers will respect his son, the owner dispatches his son to bring order to the vineyard.
Instead of respecting the son and making things right -- in the parable, the managers who have hijacked the company throw the son out of the vineyard and kill him.
Now there is a drastic reversal. It is the owner of the vineyard who cries out, "There must be some mistake!"
"What do you suppose the owner of the vineyard will do when he shows up?" Imagine that our young man Jim shot his father and hijacked the family business from his brothers. This is essentially what the managers in Jesus' parable did. What do you think... when the owner of the vineyard shows up, what will happen?
If we think very carefully about these stories, it becomes clear that Isaiah's vineyard image and the parable's image of the stewards of a vineyard have everything to do with the church. As the people of God -- the Body of Christ -- we are now the vineyard. And it is clear that the church is God's and not our own. It is just as dangerous for people to hijack the church for their own purposes as it was for the ancient Israelites to hijack the vineyard of God.
Jesus might ask us today, "What do you suppose the owner of the Church will do when he shows up?"
It is obvious - there will be hell to pay!
Stay with me here for a few moments. Something fascinating and wonderful is taking place. Something which is at once terrible and wonderful. Something which lifts our understanding of the Body of Christ to amazing heights.
As it turns out, there was hell to pay.
And this is at the heart of Jesus' words, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Do you see? There was hell to pay and in the person of Jesus Christ, the Owner paid the price of the stewards' errors.
Try as he might, Jim could never have made enough changes to make right all the wrong that had been done in the way he treated his family and the family business. (You might call it Jim's family vineyard.) Likewise, try as we might, we are never able to fully become the people Jesus Christ deserves as partners with him in the Body of Christ.
Paul helps us with this in the epistle reading. He lists all the ways he tried with everything he had - with every ounce of commitment and devotion he could muster - to become a really righteous person. He tried to become someone who could say to God, "I want what's coming to me." But he never arrived at that place and he knew in a spiritual way the meaning of the old quip, "The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get!" His conclusion was that he would by faith reach out for the "rightness" of Christ who entered the depths of human sin and give up on his own attempts to make everything right. His words are familiar:
There will be times in every one of our lives when we feel that life has been unfair, that we have gotten the short end of the stick or that life has generally let us down. "There must be some mistake," we will be tempted to say. Or there might be times when we wonder just, "How God could let something like this happen."
And when those times come, we will want to remember that Jesus Christ himself has been right there in the depths with us - only he really didn't deserve it. It is in the midst of these times in particular that Paul's words can become our own and lift us from the depths of our toughest circumstances.
May God give us grace to keep our eyes on the prize!
Connections in the Text
Matthew and Isaiah both speak of vineyards. There are two different points however. Matthew speaks of those who were supposed to care for the Vineyard on behalf of the owner and see to it that the owner would reap a harvest. The sting of the parable addresses the spiritual leadership of Israel and their rejection of the One who comes on behalf of God. Isaiah uses the Vineyard as a symbol of God's people who do not act like God's people, but are instead unjust and callous toward God. In both cases, God does not receive the harvest that is due.
The reading from Psalms is a lamentation about the condition of the vine (Israel) that God planted. There is a cry for salvation, but the condition of the vine is a result of the behavior of the vine.
Paul's comments relate in that his life prior to Christ was an illustration of a vineyard that was fruitless. He did not think so at the time -- but in retrospect, he was an example of what both Matthew and Isaiah are pointing to. He was "religious", but not "fruitful."
The texts offer an opportunity to raise the question of "spiritual harvest" in our lives today. Are we bearing fruit? Is God receiving the rightful harvest from our living? It would be important to point out that the answer to these questions needs to come from "self-examination" and not from "other-examination." In other words, you can not be a "fruit inspector" for my life -- nor I for yours!
It is important to read this parable in its context as one of a series that leads to the final conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities. The parables are strong and pointed. Jesus' earlier parables were stories that taught the people. As the end approaches, the parables are specific and aimed at the hypocrisy of the leaders.
There is a strong message in verse 45. "...they realized that he was speaking about them." What a great statement to apply to our lives today. There are so many times when people have said to me, "What a great sermon pastor. If only my husband (wife, son, uncle, neighbor, etc.) had been here to hear it!" This would be a good time to address the issue of "selective" hearing. We've all seen it in children -- the child who can't hear a thing when we talk about household chores, but can hear two blocks away when we whisper to our spouse, "Shall we take them to McDonalds?" Sometimes it seems as tough my hearing is better when the message is about your shortcomings. One of the damning sins of the religious leaders of Jesus' day was their "selective" hearing of God's message."
William Barclay points out that this parable lifts up the issue of human freedom. We are free to render the harvest to God -- to serve God or to refuse. Yet, it also makes the point that there are consequences for our actions.
There is a complete discussion of this text at: Alternate Full Text Sermon on Isaiah 5:1-7 - "Love Songs"
Beyond this sermon, there is an additional layer of support for the theme of human freedom juxtaposed with the theme of God's judgment. Our relationship with God is based on the grace of God -- but the grace of God is not license for a "fruitless" life. In context, this would translate to: I do not produce a harvest so that I can become a child of God, but rather, the harvest comes as a natural result of being a child of God.
The question that underlies this text is, "What impresses God?" The answer is, "Certainly not those things that impress people!" Paul's "resume" would have impressed those who looked to external religious things. In the final analysis, however, it is "knowing Christ" that counts.
It may be important to point out that Paul's experience is unique. He goes from persecuting Christ to serving Christ. He has discovered his life's greatest desire, namely, how to get close to God. As it turns out, it is nothing he can do through his own poor human efforts, but a gift that comes from God. The "rightness" he wants can not come through his struggles, but comes through the "rightness" that comes from Christ.
Our listeners have not likely had these extreme experiences in their living. They have never "persecuted" the church or experienced religious "perfection." Nevertheless, all of us know what it is like to give ourselves to things that don't count and neglect the things that do. We might introduce the question of what it is that really counts and how we can raise our relationship with God a few notches up the priority ladder of our life.
An Illustration: What really counts? Bonnie Combe is a woman who lost her husband in a plane crash in Alaska. During her journey through grief, a friend asked her, "Did your husband enrich your life?" "Why, of course," she answered. The friend came back to her with something that changed her life, "Well then -- what are you going to do with those riches?" That statement became the ground of her recovery. [Told on ABC Nightline, 7/21/99 during a discussion of the John F. Kennedy Jr. plane crash]
So also, Paul had to decide what was really going to count in his life. What were his riches? What are the riches that should change the priorities of our living?
Call To Worship (Based on Psalm 80)
Leader: We come to
you O Lord, for restoration.
Confession of Sin
We come in humility O Lord. We come trusting that your mercy is sufficient to cover our sin, for our hearts would fail under the burden if Your were not the gracious God You are. We have spoken badly of others, your children in the Body of Christ. We have been silent when we should have spoken for You. We judge others and often place ourselves above judgment. We pray that You would forgive us our wrong and help us to so embrace Your love that we will become courageous followers of Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Friends, the word of the Lord assures us that if we confess our sin, God is faithful to forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Open your hearts to receive the grace of God and the forgiveness of your sin. May you be in peace.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Loving God, we thank You for the countless ways you nourish and sustain us along the way. You are there even when we are unmindful, you are watching over us when we are oblivious to Your presence. In these moments of worship we gain a glimpse into the brilliant light of Your Eternal presence. We gain a foretaste of glory divine.
As we venture even further into the days of this new century and peer over the threshold of a new millennium, we can not imagine moving forward without You. O fill us with Your glory dear God, and send us from this time with You filled with the power of Your Spirit. Help us to dedicate our lives to Your praise and glory for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
We are blessed, O giver of life, to even consider bringing these gifts to You. How can we give to the One who has given us life, forgiveness of sin and hope to sustain us through all the days of our lives. Thank you Lord. Receive these gifts as the tokens of our hearts. Amen.


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New page: suggested reading for new 9Ns
Something interesting has happened over the past several weeks: for the first time, a high percentage of visitors to this site are from Nepal. With more than 20 new 9N1s now licensed and the impending reactivation of the Nepal Amateur Radio League, I take it as one sign of increasing activity by the expanding ham community here. There are several meetings and events planned over the next several weeks, which I am looking forward to very much. In the meantime, I have added a new page to this site: suggested reading for new 9N hams. It includes links to publications and sites that helped me get (re)-started in HF radio over the past year, and I hope new hams here will find them useful as well.
The link to the page is at the top of this site. It can also be accessed here.
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Plummer to retire
here is the link http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/DEN/10033012 how funny is that
Broncos fans: "Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!"
What a *****. He still had a lot left to offer a team.
Do you think his ego was destroyed by the Cutler thing?
Anyway, what a *****.
Beautiful, I always knew there was a reason I liked Plummer
HA! He just didn't want to go to Tampa.
Wow. A QB with at least 4 decent years left decided to retire rather than come to your city. Eat it up, Bucs!!!
looks like the bucs are back in the garcia sweepstakes
Jake the Snake would rather retire than play for Jon Gruden and what he's done with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sounds about right.
Im glad he retired, it was a dumb trade. I dont'see why you'd trade for Plummer and his salary instead of just signing Garcia.
He's probably just trying to force his release...
I'm not sure I see how retiring helps him. Don't they still retain his rights and no longer have to cut him on June 1?
I have this nagging feeling that he wants a say in his destination, and the so-called retirement is just leverage. Perhaps Houston?
There's talk/speculation/ in league circles that Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer is using the retirement card as a ploy to get traded to Houston.
Though there was a report a week ago out of Denver that Plummer could pack it in, there was no hard evidence that he might quit until after news broke that Plummer would be traded to the Bucs for a fourth-round pick.
If Plummer retires, he'd potentially owe the team the portion of any signing bonus that applies to the three remaining years of his contract. And the Broncos have a history of playing hardball in matters of this nature -- just ask Dale Carter, Daryl Gardener, Eddie Kennison, and Ashley Lelie.
Just posting it could be BS.
Anything to keep him away from Houston.
I cant believe he would retire, he still has a few good years left in him.
I guess he is tired of making bonehead plays. so now he made a bonehead decision in retiring
saving the benjamins
Is it true that he is going to come back? Or is he really retiring for good?
He will come out of retirements just before the training camp. I assure you and he will get cut or traded at that time.
He is bein a wuss
wow. Jake must be stupid. He actually had chance of starting over in tampa and decides to chicken out? Wat the hell is wrong with that guy?
Anyway, time for me to go have a drink with my friends, have a nice day everyone!
He really must hate being in nice weather.
He will come out of retirements just before the training camp begins and he will get cut by the broncos then he will end up in Houston with Kubiak.
I don't think Denver wants to carry a QB as a back up who will make more then 7 MM.
If being paid your full multi-million salary for holding your clipboard and rooting for Jay Cutler to do a better job is a form of punishment, then that's punishment I wouldn't mind being served on myself.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
With October all but over, we are now well on our way to the festive season. Melbourne Cup is next week, the Christmas decorations are up in all the shops, and we've already started doing artwork for New Years Eve at work. I've got no idea where the year went, but I can't really complain, because this means cocktail parties, and lots of them! Canapés served at functions can be very hit and miss sometimes, and it's often hard to balance a tricky morsel on a napkin when you have a glass of wine (or a camera!) in your other hand.
These gougéres are this month's recipe from the Tartine cookbook, a perfect bite-size puff of savoury choux pastry, flavoured with Gruyére cheese, thyme and black pepper, although you could use any herbs or spices you like. I'd never made or eaten a savoury choux before – usually I stick to the sweet varieties – but this really worked. They are the perfect finger-food, and so moreish, in fact I would say completely addictive. The whole batch disappeared more quickly than I'd like to admit.
I paired them with a fantastic Honey and Thyme Daiquiri, adapted from this one on the Gourmet Traveller website, and finally christened the cocktail shaker I bought over six months ago! I cut back on the rum, upped the amount of honey and thyme water, and also added some vanilla sugar to the shaker, because I like a sweeter cocktail. The thyme flavour made it a perfect match for the gougéres.
I am also very excited to be a Featured Blogger on I Eat I Drink I Work for the next 12 weeks! It's a great resource for food and hospitality news, and I'm thrilled to be involved. And don't forget to check out Mark's gougéres on No Special Effects.
Recipe from The Tartine Bakery Cookbook
Makes about 30
• 1 ¼ cups non-fat milk
• 140g unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 5 large eggs
• ¾ cup Gruyére cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
• Pinch salt
• Grated Gruyere, for sprinkling
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper.
2. To make the choux pastry, combine the milk, butter and salt in a heavy saucepan and place over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until the mixture has formed a smooth mass and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 3 minutes.
3. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the eggs one at a time and mix on medium speed, incorporating each egg before adding the next. The mixture should be thick, smooth and shiny.
4. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer, add the cheese, pepper and thyme and mix in with a rubber spatula. Use a teaspoon or small ice cream scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 4-5cm apart. Lightly sprinkle the top of each pastry with grated cheese and a small pinch of salt.
5. Place in the oven immediately and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they have puffed and are nicely browned. Serve hot or warm, or at room temperature. Or they can be cooled completely and re-crisped in the oven for 5 minutes before serving.
Posted by Lisa Manche at 8:31 AM 7 comments: Links to this post
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sugar Hit
The month of October seemed to fly past especially quickly this year, and with it went the first ever Sydney International Food Festival. For those not in Sydney, it's a month-long festival celebrating great food, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. There are outdoor events, like the Danks Street Festival and the first ever Breakfast on the Bridge, as well as brunches, lunches and dinners at some of Sydney's top restaurants. I didn't manage to get to any of the 'Lets do Lunch' specials this year, and the my first visit to the Noodle Markets was a little disappointing, but what had me most excited was the Sugar Hits, held between 9-11pm every night for $20 including a glass of dessert wine or cognac.
With my two favourite dessert junkies, we decide to tackle two Sugar Hits in the one night, after a dinner of duck pizza and chicken wings at The Australian Hotel. The Macquarie Lounge in the Mariott Hotel was our first stop, a short walk from the Rocks on Pitt Street in Circular Quay. We were a little early, but the friendly waiter fixed us up with drinks, and then waited more than half an hour for our dessert plates to be brought out, which is surprising considering how quiet the Lounge seems to be on a Friday night.
It was described as a Valrhona Chocolate and Raspberry Symphony Delight – two slabs of chocolate mousse cake, one topped with a raspberry jelly compote, and the other with a chocolate glacage. There was also a mini chocolate macaron and a gorgeous pipe of tempered white and dark chocolate. The presentation was lovely but unfortunately the taste was not as impressive. The macaron was cold from the fridge, the chocolate pipe didn't really taste like anything at all, and I'm very glad we shared two plates between three of us because I would never have been able to finish one by myself.
From there we scurried around the corner to the Four Seasons Hotel. The Sugar Hit was held in The Café by Kables, though it was hard to find a waiter and he looked a little dumbfounded when we only ordered one plate to share. They offered a Baked Chocolate Mousse with Mandarin Sorbet and Anis Seed Croquant, which looked amazing on the plate. The mousse was sinfully thick and rich, but while the sorbet tasted nice, I think the mandarin flavour didn't quite stand up to the richness of the chocolate. The tiny cubes of jelly were a nice touch and the anis seed croquant added some texture and crunch, and was thankfully not too liquorice-y. Again, I am very glad we were sharing this, because the chocolate was so intense.
And with plates scraped clean, full bellies and sugar highs, we headed off. Maybe our expectations had been set a little too high, but these desserts didn't quite deliver on taste. Nevertheless, I'm sure I will be back again next year, I can never say no to dessert. If you do want to go along, you only have a few days left so hurry down! Bookings are highly recommended.
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Labels: Sydney Eats
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Daring Bakers: October
Wow. I can honestly say that this month's Daring Bakers challenge was a challenge indeed, the most difficult one I've ever done – yes, even more than last December's Yule Log! I always knew it would come up at some point, but I was hoping it would be later rather than sooner. This month's challenge was Macarons. The delightful French sandwich cookies that are notoriously difficult to make, and something that I had never attempted before. I can't say that the journey was easy, but it was definitely a learning curve, and I'm really glad I persevered and finally managed to make macarons.
From the beginning, I had serious problems with the challenge's given recipe, and from the sounds of things on the forum I wasn't the only one. After three complete failures following the recipe to the letter (and a lot of wasted eggwhites!) I decided to try Syrup & Tang's recipe that used the Italian meringue method. This worked for me first time, and it was the best feeling to finally see that my macarons had feet!
Thinking up flavour combinations was the most fun part of this challenge, after seeing so many interesting ones posted on other blogs over the last few years. I decided to try my luck with the classic combination of Peanut Butter and Jelly flavour. I swapped out half the almond meal for ground peanuts when making the shell with a sprinkling of crushed peanuts on top, because I like my peanut butter crunchy. In between, I made a strawberry jelly disc. I really liked the combination of flavours and textures.
I still need a lot of practice with folding, piping and judging the baking times on my crazy oven, but this is a great first step to help me overcome my irrational fear of making macarons. I really look forward to experimenting further with flavour combinations and working on the technique in the future! The 2009 October Daring Bakers' challenge was brought to us by Ami S. She chose macarons from Claudia Fleming's The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern as the challenge recipe.
I won't publish the recipe I used, but it's here on Duncan's blog Syrup and Tang along with many other helpful tips about making macarons.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Chocolate and Raspberry
Bourke Street Bakery. Utter those words and a good percentage of Sydney foodies will sigh happily with thoughts of their gorgeous ginger brulee tartlets, signature sausage rolls or their excellent coffee. I was lucky enough to be within walking distance of their now-defunct Broadway operation when I was at college and it became a regular haunt for mid-morning caffeination, an amazing sandwich at lunchtime or an afternoon sugar hit.
When I heard that Paul Allam and David McGuinness were about to release a Bourke Street Bakery cookbook, I was more excited than I'd care to admit and immediately ordered it. When it arrived, I stroked the cover and pored over the pages, knowing that soon there would be stains and flour between the pages. It was a bigger book than I'd expected, coming in at over 350 pages, with beautiful photography throughout. I joked with friends who know how relaxing making bread can be, that I would be so zen when I'd managed to get all the way through the book!
The first recipe I tried was for some absolutely delicious chocolate and raspberry muffins, and they did not disappoint. They were so simple to prepare, basically just using one bowl, which saves on some washing up. I also really liked that they were not overly sweet, unlike a lot of muffins you find in other cafes or coffee shops. The flavour combination was also spot on, but I think this would be a good base recipe for a variety of other flavours - anything you can think up! They would be equally perfect as a decadent breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Muffins
Recipe adapted from Bourke Street Bakery by Paul Allam and David McGcuinness
Makes 12 or 24 depending on your muffin tin
• 400g (2 2/3 cups) plain flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 300g caster sugar
• 310g unsalted butter
• 480ml buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 225g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
• 225g raspberries, fresh or frozen
• 55g raw sugar
• Icing sugar, for dusting
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin and line with paper cases.
2. Sift the flour and baking paper into a bowl and add the sugar, mixing well to combine.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then remove from the heat and stir in the buttermilk. Using a whisk stir in the eggs to combine. Pour over the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Use a large spoon to gently fold through the chocolate and raspberries.
4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle the tops with raw sugar. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20-25 minutes. It may be necessary to drop the temperature about 10 minutes before the end of baking time if the muffins are starting to brown on top.
5. To test if the muffins are done, push the top gently to feel that it is firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before eating. Dust with icing sugar to serve.
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Labels: Cakes and Cupcakes, Desserts and Sweets
Monday, October 19, 2009
Comfort Zone
I am the first to admit that when it comes to 'alternative' cooking, I don't have a clue. Which is why I was intrigued when I received an email from Clare at Mark Communications offering to send me some samples of a new Carnation product – Soy Creamy Cooking Milk, created to cater for anyone with special dietary requirements. It is both lactose and gluten free, low fat, and also suitable for vegetarians. It's the only soy-based product available in Australia suitable for cooking purposes. But what does it taste like?
It took me a little while to actually decide what to make with the product – maybe a panna cotta or a creamy pasta dish. I finally decided on tapioca pudding, a delicious dessert that can be flavoured in any way you can think up. I chose to use some warm spices – a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, fresh ginger and vanilla bean to infuse the Soy Creamy Cooking milk before adding the pre-soaked tapioca pearls.
Surprisingly, it didn't have an overwhelming flavour and the spices worked exceptionally well with the subtle nuttiness of the soy. To make it extra special, a few chopped dry figs (or other dried fruit would work as well) and a scattering of roasted nuts on top made it a perfect dessert that anyone can enjoy. Thanks again to Clare for sending the samples and pushing me out of my comfort zone! Carnation Soy Creamy Cooking Milk is available in supermarkets nationwide for RRP $2.85.
Spiced Fig and Tapioca Pudding
Serves 4
• ½ cup tapioca pearls
• 1 x 375ml can Carnation Soy Creamy Cooking Milk
• ¾ cup soy milk
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ vanilla bean, seeds scraped
• 3-4 thin slices fresh ginger, peeled
• 55g caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Dried figs, chopped
• Slivered almonds, or hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped and roasted for 5-10 minutes.
1. The night before you plan to serve the pudding, place tapioca pearls in a bowl with some cold water, using enough to allow to pearls to expand. Leave to soak overnight.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the Carnation soy cooking milk, soy milk, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and seeds and the ginger. Bring to the boil, then cover and allow to infuse for 30 minutes.
4. Bring back to the boil, add the sugar and salt, and stir until dissolved. Add the tapioca. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring constantly until tapioca is tender and well cooked.
5. Serve warm in ramekins or small bowls scattered with dried figs and nuts.
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Sparrow Kitchen & Bar
I recently got back from one of the nicest holidays I've had in a long time. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, a two-hour flight from Sydney, and a really lovely little city. Quiet maybe but definitely not boring, with so many fabulous restaurants to try, and one of the most amazing produce markets I've ever seen right in the center of the city. I've only been home for a week, but I'm already thinking about going back. One of my favourite restaurants we visited was called Sparrow Kitchen and Bar in North Adelaide, a short cab ride (we had a mental taxi driver who was too busy pointing out the landmarks to worry that he was driving on the wrong side of the road) or a 30-minute walk from the city center. I read about the restaurant in the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, and with a dish called Duck Donuts on the menu, it was clear that I had to visit.
I fancied the quirky yet classy décor, especially the sparrow pictures coloured in by kids in the hallway near the bathrooms. The menu was comprehensive, covering everything from tapas to seafood to pizzas and a wine list that left you spoiled for choice. It was a quiet Thursday lunch on our first visit, when we were told the sad news that their pizza oven was on the fritz, but the rest of the menu was available. Unfortunate, since the both of us had our eye on the pizzas, but it nonetheless gave us a reason to return.
There was a nice selection of tapas, though items were priced and served individually which sort of goes against the "sharing" concept that is usually associated with tapas. We of course tried the duck donuts with porcini salt ($3.80 each), a crispy dough exterior giving way to tender shredded duck meat inside. It was very flavoursome and a great blend of textures. I could have eaten many more of these, and sort of wish I had.
I can never go past a mini wagyu burger, there is something so cute about them. This was served with pancetta and beetroot crisp ($5.80), and although this one was delicious, nothing can compare to those we had from Etch at the Taste of Sydney launch. We also tried the Giant South Australian prawn with garlic and lemon ($8.50), and I don't think I've ever seen a bigger prawn in my life! It was very tasty, although slightly messy to eat as we had to shell it ourselves.
On our second visit, we ordered fewer tapas, knowing how full we were after last time. The braised pork and fennel sausages ($12) were tiny in size but full of flavour, served in a tomato sauce. I had a lone mushroom arancini ($3.50) which was one of the nicest I've ever had – perfectly cooked risotto, with a golden and crispy fried exterior.
With pizzas out of the question, we both settled on pasta dishes. There was a great variety with very unique flavour combinations. The angel hair with cockles, peas and mint ($14.90) also went down well, with great fresh ingredients. It was a very summery dish that I think worked quite well.
For me, it was quite a tough decision between Rabbit Linguine with almonds and thyme, Pappadelle with beef cheek ragu and the Spaghetti with goat meatballs, nutmeg and basil but I was happy with my choice of spaghetti ($16.90). The entrée serving was very generous and I loved every bite. The meatballs were perfect and flavoursome with the addition of fennel seeds, and I thought this was a very successful modern take on a classic pasta dish that teamed perfectly with the glass of New Zealand Pinot Noir I was drinking.
On our second visit, thankfully, the pizza oven was back in working order. The scallop pizza was a relatively new addition to the menu, which has not been updated on the website yet, so sorry no price for this one. It was served with red cabbage and pesto. The flavours were interesting but I don't think I would order this for myself.
However, I was very happy with my choice of BBQ Rabbit Pizza with home made BBQ sauce, rosemary and fontina ($17.90). I hadn't eaten rabbit in a long time, and didn't know that it was actually white meat! The pizza had a great blend of sophisticated and yet homely flavours that worked well and I really enjoyed it.
We were seriously full by this point, but luckily my second stomach kicked into gear when asked if we'd like to see the dessert menu. There several intriguing dishes that caught my fancy, but we decided to share some churros with chocolate sauce ($8.50). The churros were nice, although I would have preferred a thicker, richer chocolate sauce to dip into.
On our second visit, the lovely waitress convinced me that I must try the Treacle tart with goat's cheese ice cream ($7.50). I liked the deconstructed approach, with the toasted bread crumbs served separately from the tart.
It was a rather small serving, but quite delicious. Neither the tart nor the ice cream were very sweet though, and perhaps just boosting the sugar a tiny bit would have made it even better.
The Crema catalana ($9) was a big success though, with the telltale visible vanilla seeds and a delicate flavour. I was, however expecting the top to be bruleed and crunchy, but it was a liquid caramel like you'd find in a crème caramel. And so, both times we left happy, with full tummies after lazy long lunches. I especially liked the mix of classiness and quirkiness in the décor, and the unique reinterpretations of classic dishes with some of South Australia's finest produce that really characterise the menu. I think it's safe to say I'll be back for a third visit next time I'm in town – they serve breakfast on the weekend as well!
Sparrow Kitchen & Bar – 10 O'Connell St North Adelaide
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Daring Cooks: October
I have been a little naughty, and have missed a few Daring Cooks challenges in the last few months due to lack of time and inspiration. But when I saw this month's challenge, hosted by the lovely Jaden of Steamy Kitchen, I knew that I would dust off my tongs and get back into the game. The challenge was to make Vietnamese Pho, from Jaden's brand new book, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. I love Vietnamese food, and was pretty excited about making my own Pho for the first time.
We were given the option to either make a quick version from the cookbook, or to make the stock from scratch using a recipe that Jaden had posted on her blog. I was running a little short of time towards the end of the month, and had some homemade chicken stock in the freezer that I used as the base for my Pho. It came together really quickly, which makes it absolutely perfect for a fuss-free weekend lunch or midweek dinner. I really liked the flavour that came from toasting the spices, and will absolutely be making this again in the future.
The October 2009 Daring Cooks' challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen. The recipes are from her new cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.
Chicken Pho
Recipe from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook
Serves 4
• 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 litres chicken stock (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 whole chicken breast
• ½ onion
• 1 3-inch (7.5cm) chunk of ginger, sliced and smashed with the side of a knife
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 500g dried rice noodles
• 2 cups bean sprouts, washed and tails pinched off
• Fresh coriander (cilantro) tops, leaves and tender stems
• ½ cup shaved red onions
• ½ lime, cut into wedges
• Sriracha chilli sauce
• Hoisin sauce
• Sliced fresh chilli peppers of your choice
1. To make the chicken pho broth, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds, cloves and star anise and toast until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Immediately spoon out of the pan to avoid burning.
2. In a large pot, add all the broth ingredients including toasted spices and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes, skimming the surface frequently as required.
3. Use tongs to remove the chicken and shred the meat. Taste the broth and add more fish sauce, or sugar if needed. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
4. Prepare the noodles as per the directions on the packet. Ladle the broth into bowls and divide the shredded chicken and soft noodles evenly into each bowl.
5. Have the accompaniments spread out on the table. Each person can customise their bowl with these ingredients.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Half Finished
I'm the kind of person who usually has several projects on the go at once, always flitting from one to another to keep from getting bored. But inevitably, I get distracted and often leave things half finished when I move on to the next new thing. It seems that I'm very good at planning, but not as good at actually executing all my ideas. Does this sound familiar? An example – over a year ago, we had the idea to cook a meal from a particular cuisine decided upon by closing my eyes and pointing randomly at a world map. Portugal was the lucky winner, and I threw myself into the research, fascinated by the culture. I had grand plans of making Feijoada, Broa Bread and Piri Piri chicken but I could never seem to motivate myself to take the plan to the next step.
Until I had tons of leftover puff pastry from the Daring Bakers challenge last month, and decided to finally try out a Portuguese recipe I had been wanting to try for all this time – Portuguese tarts, or Pastéis De Nata. A delicious egg custard tart that was believed to have been created by Portuguese monks in the 18th century as a way to use up egg yolks, since egg whites were used to starch the nuns' habits.
They have long been a favourite of mine, though it can be hard to find a good one sometimes. I hear the best ones in Sydney are found at Sweet Belem in Petersham, but have yet to try them. I must say that my home-made ones were pretty spectacular, some of the best I've had. I really loved the creamy custard and the speckled caramelised surface with the buttery and flaky pastry. I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the custard, although often it's sprinkled on top. And so with dessert done, maybe one day, I'll get around to a making a full Portuguese meal. One day…
Portuguese Tarts
Recipe adapted from Bill Granger
Makes 12
• 3 egg yolks
• 115g caster sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 230ml cream
• 170ml milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 300g puff pastry, home made or store bought
1. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin.
2. Put the egg yolks, sugar, cornflour and cinnamon in a saucepan and whisk together. Gradually whisk in the cream and milk until smooth.
3. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring until the mixture thickens and comes to the boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling wrap to prevent a skin forming and leave to cool.
5. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Cut the pastry dough sheet in half, put one half on top of the other and set aside for 5 minutes. Roll up the pastry tightly from the short end and cut into 12 x 1cm rounds. Lay each pastry round on a floured surface and roll out until each is 10cm in diameter.
6. Press the pastry rounds into the prepared muffin tin. Spoon the cooled custard into the pastry cases and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry and custard are golden. Leave the tarts in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Emmilou Tapas Bar
I love the concept of tapas and share plates, and when done well, they form the makings of a great night out, along with a couple of cocktails of course! I was recently contacted by Chris from Emmilou Tapas Bar in Surry Hills to see if I would like to come down for dinner. I couldn't answer yes fast enough – not only had Emmilou been on my list of restaurants to visit for some time, but I had also just read Shez's glowing review earlier the same day and was very excited about it.
Chris welcomed us with a smile and showed us to the bar where we were shown a very comprehensive and exciting cocktail list – just what we needed to start our Friday night. Steph picked one of Emmilou's signature drinks – the Jamaican Julep with rum, passionfruit, fresh mint and hints of apricots while I decided on the exotic Bah-teeh-dah with Cachaca, citrus, passionfruit, apple and vanilla sugar, which was refreshing with a great blend of flavours.
We were shown to our table outside, unfortunately it was quite dark, hence the quality of the photos. We started with seared scallops and whitebait beignets served with smoked pepper oil and squid ink aioli, an interesting dish in terms of flavour. Next up was the Jamon – delicious melt-in-your-mouth Serrano ham with sourdough and olive oil. It was great to nibble while sipping a cocktail and soaking up the atmosphere.
The sardines on toast with sweet chilli salsa was a great play on flavours, and one that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. It was also beautifully presented, and all round a very successful dish.
The duck liver parfait is a signature dish at Emmilou and we were very happy to get to try it. It was served with crunchy sourdough toast and fried beetroot. It was very moreish and delicious.
When we were asked if there were any dishes we would like to try in particular, I was talked into the wagyu beef brisket, but unfortunately I didn't read the whole description which included salsa verde and an almond sauce so when it arrived, Steph couldn't try it due to her nut allergy. Sorry Steph! I loved it though, it was a delicious meld of flavours, and I only wish I could have managed to eat the whole thing, but I struggled just to eat my half. I always forget that tapas are deceptively filling.
The staff at Emmilou were attentive and friendly, with water glasses constantly being topped up throughout the evening and great recommendations from the menu. We were amazed at how busy it became as the night went on, with people stopping in for just a quick cocktail or a full meal. We barely made a dent in the menu, so I would definitely come back to try some other dishes (and cocktails). Thanks again to Chris and the team for having us down!
Emmilou Tapas Bar – 413 Bourke St, Surry Hills.
9360 6991 www.emmilou.com.au
Spicy Icecream dined courtesy of Emmilou Tapas Bar.
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Personal: Had 282 solo tackles and 107 assists for 389 tackles in his career at Union County High...#22 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com...all-state selection by Saint Petersburg Times as a senior...#52 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep...had 115 tackles, including 84 first hits and 31 assists, as a senior...had four recovered fumbles, five caused fumbles, and nine sacks as a senior; added 19 sacks, 14 caused fumbles, six recovered fumbles, and three interceptions...all-state as a junior; had 100 tackles and four sacks...high school teammate of First-Team USA Today All-American C.J. Spiller...his brother Bennie started at cornerback at Florida...coached by Buddy Nobles...chose Clemson over Auburn, Louisville, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, and Tennessee...born Jul. 1, 1987...majoring in sociology.
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Library Board Services Committee: 1 p.m. today, Margaret McCourt Conference Room, McMillan Memorial Library.
Library Board Personnel Committee: Noon Monday, Margaret McCourt Conference Room, McMillan Memorial Library.
Housing Authority: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lower-level Conference Room, Huntington House Apartments, 2521 10th St. S. Agenda includes: Regular commission business; Parkview tenant memo about smoking and elevator; 2014 LIHTC application; Consolidated Appropriations Act; capital fund program update; tax credit project status; State Debt Collection program update; HAI Group insurance update; workers' compensation insurance audit for 2013; and Section 3 policy.
City Council: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Fine Arts Center, McMillan Memorial Library. Council members will be present for the mayor's State of the City address, but they will take no action.
Nekoosa School District
Central Wisconsin STEM Academy Governance Council: 4 p.m. Monday, Alexander Middle School Library. Agenda includes: Regular council business; schedule meetings for Middle School staff at 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays until schedule is created; high school STEM grant update; articles of incorporation; parent/application night report; April 19 booth at mall; February Buck Institute training attendees; PLC Institute in Illinois at a cost of $629 a person plus expenses for five people; Project Lead the Way proposal; teacher pay for planning on days being gone; 501(c)(3) status; approve additional council member.
Personnel Committee: 6 p.m. Tuesday, District Office.
Personnel Committee: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Municipal Center.
Water Utility Committee: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Municipal Center.
Wood County
Health and Human Services Committee: 5 p.m. Monday, Classroom, Norwood Health Center, 1600 N. Chestnut Ave., Marshfield.
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin Advisory Committee: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1000 Lakeview Drive, Wausau.
North Central Regional Planning Commission: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Midway Hotel and Hoffman House Restaurant, 2901 Martin Ave., Wausau.
Library Board: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Charles and JoAnn Lester Library, Nekoosa.
Plan Commission: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Municipal Building.
Town Board: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Municipal Building. Agenda includes: Review town insurance quotes; Class B Liquor License, beer only; new business permit for 830 Townline Road; approval of sign permit forms; approval of sign letter sent to business owners; approval of operator's license; EMS report; constable's report; building inspector's report and treasurer's report.


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The Northern Lebanon Recreation and Parks Commission will hold a celebration of National Ice Cream Day at Jonestown Community Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 21.
Those attending will be treated to a free dish of ice cream, with all the toppings, in the park pavilion, according to a news release. A singalong will be held featuring Lee Moyer and Marty's One-Man Band. Donations will be accepted.
For more information, call the commission at 717-866-5425, extension 2; email email@example.com; or visit jonestownpa.org/NLRPC.


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ATTENBERG - Exclusive Miami Premiere
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The Cosford is bringing the latest from the New Greek Weird Wave to Miami. From the makers of the controversial and shocking DOGTOOTH comes ATTENBERG a bizarre, yet universal tale of growing up. This off-beat coming of age film follows Marina, a 23yr old, who finds the human species foreign. Marina keeps her distance from others choosing to observe mankind through nature documentaries. While preparing for her father's impending death, Maria discovers her sexuality through lessons from her only friend Bella and a visiting engineer. Equal parts abstract theater and melodrama, ATTENBERG sincerely and humorously navigates the defining moments in life.
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Benjamin Subramaniam Iyer
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Ramesh and Meg Iyer welcomed son Benjamin Subramaniam to their Issaquah home May 7, 2010.
He was born in Seattle, weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches.
Benjamin joins brother Nate, 4, and sister Riley, 2.
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Mark and Maya Hasson welcomed daughter Siena Leigh to their Bellevue home May 15, 2010.
Siena was born weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 18 inches.
Her grandparents are Mark and Susan Cohn, of Issaquah, and Miriam and Leonard Hasson, of Little Rock, Ark.
Great-grandparents are Bill and Mary Lou Cohn, of Little Rock; Gloria Sack of, Little Rock; and Eleanor Hasson, of Montgomery, Ala.
Maya is a 1999 graduate of Skyline High School.
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John de Michele and Dianne Nagasaka are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Robert Kenro de Michele, on Feb. 17, 2010. Read more
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Ava Christina Shane Mueller was born Aug. 12, 2009. She weighed six pounds, eight ounces and measured 20 inches.
Although we had to say goodbye without ever saying hello, and she never got the chance to meet us, we love her deeply.
Matt and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our family and friends for your continued support. Ava would have been blessed to be a part of such a strong community. I know we are.
Thank you, Angie and Matt.
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Jay-Z vs. Jay Gatsby: Similarities Between Rapper and 'The Great Gatsby'
How appropriate that the rapper has been commissioned to score the new film version of 'The Great Gatsby,' since Jay-Z has so much in common with the title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel. Marlow Stern dissects their similarities.
Rapper extraordinaire Jay-Z has reportedly been tasked with creating an original film score for director Baz Luhrmann's upcoming period drama, The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The choice makes perfect sense, since Jay-Z is the modern-day Gatsby. From their humble beginnings to their alleged political and gangster affiliations, see the numerous similarities between rap mogul Jay-Z and F. Scott Fitzgerald's nouveau-riche man of mystery, Jay Gatsby.
(Left) Rapper Jay-Z in New York in August 2009. (Right) Leonardo Dicaprio as Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby", which is set to release in theaters on May 10, 2013. , Damon Winter/The New York Times, via Redux; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures


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Godflesh was an industrial metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1988 by Justin K. Broadrick (guitar, vocals, and programming) and G. C. Green (bass). The band is highly regarded as one of the pioneers of industrial metal. The group disbanded in 2002.
Inspired by Big Black, Killing Joke, Swans, and Throbbing Gristle, as well as fellow Brummies Black Sabbath, Godflesh were among the pioneers of industrial metal, influencing well-known bands such as Danzig, Faith No More, Fear Factory, Helmet, Korn, Metallica, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, and even the Beastie Boys. 1 2 (It is rumoured that Broadrick declined offers to join Danzig and Faith No More. 3) Their influence can be heard even more distinctly in bands such as Pitchshifter and Isis.
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Welcome to Faith & Play™
Like Godly Play®, with which it is designed to be used, Faith & PlayTM is
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- is deeply respectful of children and their spiritual lives
- employs highly visual storytelling and open-ended questions
- requires training to be used effectively
In the Faith & Play™ classroom, an experiential framework for exploring Quaker faith and practice with children is provided through
- regular use of story in a structured environment,
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- creative play.
While created by Friends for Friends, many Faith & Play stories can also be used by people of other faith traditions with little or no modification.
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- Gifts: A story about the gifts God gives each of us
- Queries: A story about the role of queries for early and present-day Quakers
- Friends Meeting for Business: A story about meeting for worship with attention to business
- George Fox's Big Discovery: A story about a way God reveals the Truth to us
- The Mary Fisher Story: A story about a Friend who lived in God's love, power and peace
- John Woolman Visits the Indians at Wyalusing: A Quaker risks a dangerous journey to visit people with lives very different from his own
- Love's Way: A story about Quaker testimonies for younger children
- Living the Ways of the Spirit: A story about Quaker testimonies drawing on the life of Jesus
- Let Your Life Speak: A story for older children about the testimonies and what happens when we live our lives guided by Spirit
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The Wausau City Council took a far more cautious approach this week in approving the citys purchase of a Thomas Street property that had been initially discussed in a closed meeting in apparent violation of state law.
Not only did the councils Finance Committee take a second vote on the purchase in an open meeting, but the council later directed that city staff members provide an appraisal and relocation expenses to the owner, even though they are not certain those measures are legally required.
The Finance Committee first voted last month to recommend the city buy the property. But two legal experts said the committee voted on the property in an illegal closed session without proper public notice, prompting Daily Herald Media to file a complaint with the Marathon County district attorney.
The day after the complaint was filed, Mayor Jim Tipple said the city would redo the vote in open session, which happened Tuesday in front of a packed room of residents and city leaders.
The city plans to buy the property the former Oriental Fine Foods at 1331 W. Thomas St. for $35,000 from Marathon Savings Bank. The property had been foreclosed upon, was for sale and its assessed value was $85,800, said Public Works and Utilities Director Brad Marquardt.
The site is among 47 on a list of properties the city might acquire and demolish for a major widening project on Thomas Street. Last year, the federal government barred the city from receiving $2.7 million in federal and state money for the project after an investigation found the city ignored federal guidelines when buying several other properties along the corridor between 2008 and 2011.
Wausau officials failed to appraise those properties before buying them, never informed some property owners of their rights and didnt offer to pay many of them relocation costs as required by regulations attached to federal grants, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
Marquardt said that although its on the citys Thomas Street project acquisition list, the Asian market property will not be bought by eminent domain specifically for the road project, but rather by a regular market sale for economic development of the neighborhood in general, so the city does not need to follow the federal rules. He made the point that the city does not have a final map of the rebuilt Thomas Street, so he has not been directed to buy that property for the road project itself.
Several council members asked City Attorney Anne Jacobson during Tuesdays Finance Committee meeting if Marquardts understanding of the law was true, and she said she was unsure.
Community Developoment Director Ann Werth said she agreed with Marquardt, and also said there is a waiver the council can ask the bank to sign to say they want to sell the property to the city for a specific amount of money.
Council members expressed a desire to play it safe.
I think that were just not getting it. Weve collapsed the private market for properties along both sides of Thomas Street, council member Keene Winters said. Lets go through the procedure and continue to make that our policy.... Lets treat people fairly and lets not split hairs (with technicalities).
Finance Committee Chairman Bill Nagle said he was concerned if the city waits, the bank would sell the property to someone else whos going to turn it into something thats going to be really bad for the neighborhood and for the city for a long, long time.
The committee recommended buying the property with an amendment requiring the signed bank waiver and the appraisal and relocation costs. The council then voted unanimously to support the same plan.
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If you lived in Santa Rosa between 1963 and 1984, chances are you have a Raiders story. Maybe you met linebacker Ted Hendricks and his occasional escort, a blow-up doll named Molly. Maybe you partied with the Tooz. Perhaps you were present when defensive tackle Art Thoms impersonated a minister and performed a bogus wedding ceremony at the Bamboo Room.
For 21 years, the Raiders were as much a Santa Rosa summer tradition as horse racing at the Sonoma County Fair, and it's amazing the town ever recovered.
Just about every pro football team at that time trained at a small college, bunking in dorms and eating in the cafeteria. But Al Davis, Oakland's new 33-year-old coach and general manager in 1963, had a vision. He wanted to take his team away from Oakland, but set up shop in a private hotel. Driving north on Highway 101 one day, he spotted the El Rancho Tropicana Hotel and knew he had found the perfect spot.
Long before the era of strip malls and big-box stores, El Rancho was considered the jewel of south Santa Rosa Avenue. It was a tidy, low-slung horseshoe of a place that grew from 25 rooms to 275 (many of them to accommodate the Raiders), with a restaurant/bar and multiple pools. When a football team wasn't staying there, it hosted garden shows, boxing matches and musical acts ranging from Van Morrison to the Blue Oyster Cult. This became the Raiders' home away from home.
John Madden, who spent 12 years with the Raiders, 10 as head coach, pointed out that the team staged mini-camps at the El Rancho, too. And training camp lasted a couple of months in those days, long enough to prepare for and play six exhibition games.
"We were in Santa Rosa three months out of the year," Madden said. "You think of that, and how we practiced then, and they'd probably throw us in jail today."
El Rancho was team's hub
The club planted a couple of practice fields behind the hotel, and built a field house that served as locker room and minimalist weight room. The Raiders had meetings and film sessions in El Rancho's conference rooms, and ate all their meals in the restaurant. The Raiders have a similar arrangement in Napa, and after a recent press conference at the Napa Valley Marriott, Davis said he sees the two training-camp experiences as quite similar. They are -- generally speaking.
But the Marriott has an air of luxury that no one expected in 1970. The Raiders didn't tend the El Rancho fields year-round, and they looked a little shabby for camp. And whereas players can choose among a variety of three-star entrees at dinner in Napa, they got whatever the El Rancho cooks decided to prepare in Santa Rosa.


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...which will hopefully be the first of a couple posts today. I have some catching up to do!!! So on with the show.
Everything in its place....
Got two from Whip Up today... the first is a tutorial for a quick & easy shoe bag, which I think they're using for travel packing purposes. If my closet wasn't the size of a shoebox, I think I'd try to find a way to tack them to the walls so I can get some floor space back! (I might try anyway.) The second is a tutorial for a reusable snack bag, for those tired of tossing out plastic ziploc bags every time they want to bring something crunchy with their lunches. (And more fun, too!) And from Crafting a Green World, they showed this laptop pillow that looks like it would be pretty easy to replicate with some tube-style pillows velcroed together. Of course, around here, it would probably get used as a temporary holding pen for the cat!!
Around the house...
Lots of fun decorating ideas this time. For those without on-demand cable to turn it onto the virtual aquarium, Apartment Therapy Unplugged shows how to turn an old tv into an actual aquarium. Heehee. I'm absolutely loving this faux capiz shell lampshade from Craftynest, which is made from laminated rice paper, and if I could actually manage to clear a spot big enough to set it on, would so make this for my bedroom. It would fit in perfectly. On ReadyMade, there's a tutorial for this funky bubble light fixture. And on a completely random note, if anyone ever wanted an 8-foot pillow shaped like a giant squid, PW Style is the place to find directions for that (found courtesy of One Pretty Thing's Daily DIY roundup.)
Things to Wear and Do...
At The Impatient Crafter (also found courtesy of One Pretty Thing), there's a free project from a new bead book of some really fun-looking cascade earrings. I definitely have some of those little cone things to use up, so I'm excited to try these sometime! (I'm also liking yesterday's "Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright" Choker, and think I'm going to have to start following this blog.) And while not actually something to wear, this CraftStylish tutorial for how to do 4 different seam finishes will definitely help with things to wear. I especially want to try that Hong Kong seam finish, because I've never used that one and I think it'll be perfect for one of my (hopefully) upcoming projects.
Random but Awesome
A bunch of non-tutorialish crafty goodness this week. First of all, this tissue box at Disdressed just made me laugh. Especially since I've been quasi-sick all week. Confessions of a Craft Addict used one of those giant cupcake cake pans to make a ginormous rice krispy treat. Craft Tutorials had a knitted dress that cracked me up-- I wouldn't want to dress like a cheeseburger, but if I did, this would be the way to go. I have to give a shoutout to Lydia, who posted this week to say she finished sewing together her baby bag-- believe it or not, other than a few baby bibs, this was her first major sewing project, and I think it looks great! And I also have to give a shoutout to my friend Nicole--she's an amazingly talented artist and a good friend of mine, and she just started a blog for her artwork this week. So go check it out!
Ok, gotta get some stuff done so I can post again... I'm hoping I can get stuff up today both for those scrapbook layouts I promised, and my long-overdue embroidered shirt. And then I also started a new skirt yesterday and I'd like to work on that some more too!
EDIT: I almost forgot!! I've been following Cake Wrecks since a friend sent me a link to their V-day disaster cakes (which I posted about in FF last week.) Apparently once a week they do a feature devoted to cakes that are actually good, and this week's was by the Ace of Cakes crew. Their stuff is always amazing anyway (yes, I admit I watch the show when I can catch it), but this one was just made of awesome. It was made for the crew of Lost to celebrate their hundredth episode. And has tons of fun little tributes to the show-- the computer with The Numbers, the Dharma beer, little figures of the cast (mmm, Sawyer...)
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