{Sweet Things :: Fruits, Homemade Creme Fraiche & Flowers}

My afternoon snack;

I was craving something healthy.....er I mean.. creamy-creamily. So out came some sliced strawberries left over from this morning and then some yellow peaches I had picked up today and....then.... I found the creme fraiche...oooh that is what hit the spot, oh and fine I also added a tad bit of brown sugar to make it even sweeter.

I sat.............

still..................................

without being interrupted............................

and slowly enjoyed my treat !

my babies were fast asleep.........

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Now that bible study is on hold until fall I'm not making weekly trips right pass Trader Joe's. So I went looking and found some recipes online for "Homemade" Creme Fraiche that look easy to make here soon when my last container in the fridge is empty. Thought I would share.

Homemade Crème Fraîche # one

Makes 1c

1/2c heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized)

1/2c whole sour cream

1. In a small bowl, stir together the heavy cream and sour cream.

2. Store mixture in a non-reactive container such as a glass bowl or jar; cover and let stand in a warm place for 12 hours.

3. Stir and refrigerate for minimum of 24 hours before serving.

4. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

Homemade Crème Fraîche # two

1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup cultured buttermilk

Pour ingredients into a clean sterile jar with cover and shake to combine well. Allow to sit at room temperature overnight or until mixture begins to thicken. Shake and refrigerate. Use within one week.

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My beautiful birthday flowers given by my beloved TJB last week.

Sadly they now are on their way out

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{NOT a Sweet thing}

I had a long confession in my mind. time has run out. here is the short...

Night of my birthday. Thane came home.

I POUTED

[ie- sulked,grumped etc,etc]

because of what I thought was non specialty treatment I had received on my birthday.

[ie-nothing for me..me..me]

I walked into the kitchen to see a large beautiful array of flowers!

I was very ashamed.

I profusely apologized.

He accepted and still loves me.

Is my selfish lesson learned?

Probably not but hopefully the experience will bring me a step closer to what God is molding me into.

Thank you Lord for being so merciful and giving me such a loving & gracious husband.