Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Peter & Irene in the wilderness - our Isarel trip postings dated 3 - 18 August 2010

 
 
Peter and Irene in the wilderness
 

 
It's Peter's turn to lead Bible Study on John the Baptist this Friday at CG.  He wanted me to help dig out some of our photos of Qumran caves, Jordan River and the Wilderness, taken during our Israel trip in June 2010.  So I decided to read through what was written about 4 years back.

One thing that came to my mind is that I may not remember all the beautiful places we have visited and the lessons learnt during that trip but I must and by His grace, will remember what GOD has done for us, Who Jesus is to me and that I must pledge my allegiance to Him and Him alone. 


Thank You Lord, for saving my soul
Thank You Lord, for making me whole
Thank You Lord, for giving to me
Thy great salvation so rich and free.
 
 

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Jan - Feb 2014

This picture was taken in my daughter's apartment.  It was the night before I came back to Singapore from my visit to London.  I cooked for her two Thai friends, Maaew, Kookup and her flatmate, Farah a simple dinner of Prima Deli Chicken Curry, stirred fried Spinach with garlic and Fried Egg.  We had Nutella Pecan Pie with Ben and Jerry Ice Cream for dessert.  Had the opportunity to pray a short prayer of blessings for them as they study over there.
 
Made this Prima Deli Laska with chicken, fish ball, tau pok and siow pai chye for one of our dinners.  Tried to cook as much of her favourite homecook food as possible when I was there.

Could not resist buying their fresh raspberries from Borough's Market.  Made some Raspberry Jam. 
 
My first bake in London -  Chocolate Muffins. 

This was my last bake in London - Banana Muffins.  Did not really bake much over there as I do not want to make Eliza put on too much weight because mom was there :)  Only made twice Nutella Pecan tarts, two types of muffins and once Hokkaido Chiffon Cupcakes.
Baked this batch of raisin and walnut buns after a month of break from baking to bless the brethrens who attended the Saturday morning prayer for the church leaders.
Then came this batch of French loaves to replenish those eaten up from the freezer during my trip ;)
Must have variation right?  So made some Molten Lava Chocolate cakes garnished with fresh strawberries for breakfast ;) 

The following Saturday morning Prayer meeting,  I made these Chocolate and Cranberry Muffins.  Something simple and delicious to be baked in the morning so that the brethrens could enjoy them fresh :)
These are Taiwanese Pineapple Tarts with Blueberries.  GOD created me with the curiosity to experiment and have variety in my baking, etc.  That's why cannot stick to the norm ;)

These are Taiwanese Pineapple Tarts with Cranberries ;)

Wanted to try adding Black and White Sesame Paste into my Kueh Lapis and I did :)

Pizza for Breakfast.  Prepared the dough the night before and kept it in the fridge.  Woke up earlier the next morning to roll out the dough, prepare the filling and baked fresh for breakfast :-)
 
Made two variations of pizzas - Ham and Cheese plus Sausage and Tomatoes.
These are buns filled with Ham and Cheese topped with more cheese, Sweet Rolls for the Monday Night Cyclists.
Yam and Sweet Potato filled with Sticky Cake Fritters :)  My cousin, who cooks and bakes very well, makes sticky cake every year for Chinese New Year.  Yummy ;)

Renfred asked if I could help him make a savory appetizer for the Youth Valentine's Day Dinner.  Am afraid of big numbers but because I wanted to support my son, I said, I shall try.  Thus, began the experimental journey of making Savory Hot dog Muffins and Kenny Rogers Corn Muffins. 

That Saturday was crazy for me.  Had a very tight schedule of going for the Saturday morning prayer, then rushed down to our old class mates gathering in the West and then hurried back to buy last minute ingredients at the supermarket and back home to bake 198 Kenny Rogers Corn Muffins :O
 
Baked Savory Sausage Muffin for the first time in my life.


Made these French loaves, a day before the old class mates gathering, to go with the curry chicken which Joyce was bringing.  Thank GOD they love it and I wished I had made more.

Also made these Prawn Rolls, which I had to wake up earlier to fry, for the old class mates gathering. Thank GOD for seeing me through that crazy Saturday, standing 4+ hours to bake the muffins.
 
Had some leftover Bak Kwa.  So..... made some Bak Kwa Garlic Buns :)
 
Using the French loaf recipe, I added walnuts, oat, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and topped with poppy seeds.  Very fragrant ;)

Pecan Cinnamon Squares :)

Baked some mini sausage buns for another group of brethrens.

A simple dinner for my hubby - Yee Mee with fresh prawns, squid, mackerel slices, green vegetables and an egg :)

Once in a while, I feel like playing with colours.  So I made these two rainbow agar agar.  In Genesis, rainbow reminds us of GOD's covenant with Noah not to destroy the earth anymore with rain.


Monday, March 17, 2014

Prayer of Blessings for you who are in Christ Jesus...

adapted from Colossians 1:9b-14

May you be filled with the knowledge of His will
in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,
fully pleasing to Him,
bearing fruit in every good work
and increasing in the knowledge of God.
May you be strengthened with all power,
according to His glorious might,
for all endurance and patience with joy,
giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified you
to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness
and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Much has happened since my last blog on 15 December 2013 (which was requested to be removed, which I did with tears and in obedience for Christ's sake.)

Just a short summary of what had happened since then (as far as I could recall):
1)  I made a trip to London to visit our dear daughter from 29 December to 16 January 2014.  Grateful for this trip to experience and see a glimpse of the environment and life our dear daughter goes through over there.  Thank GOD for His safety and provision for her thus far.

2)  I took a break from worship ministry. We met last Sunday and I was requested not to put anything up about my journey in this ministry even though it is my own blog.  I just briefly pen this down for my own records so that when I look back in years to come, I could roughly remember something took place.

3)  Celebrated our son's 25th birthday on 2 Feb. 

4)  Watched "My Fairlady" (one of my favourite musicals) at Marina Sands on 11 Feb.

5)  Had our first bike ride with Renfred on 4 March.  Hope to do more together and when Eliza is back, to cycle as a family :)

6)  Celebrated our 26th Wedding Anniversary on 12 March.  We drove into JB in the morning and had a simple dinner with Renfred.  Bought over a Specialised bike from a friend for Peter as his Anniversary present.  We also sent our children a prayer of blessings on that day based on the names of GOD which we hope they will take into heart Who He is, What He has done for them and Who He is to them.

Sorry for the radio silence.  Have not stopped baking throughout this period though.  By GOD's grace sufficient, will continue to proclaim His love, grace and goodness until I see my Saviour face to face :)

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the Rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne