"Don't worry about anything; on the contrary, make your requests known to God by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving. Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua." Philippians 4:6-7 (CJB)
~Quote~
The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next Abraham Lincoln
~Books I'm Reading~
Bible
A Heart Strangely Warmed Louise A. Vernon
Letters Of a Woman Homesteader by Elinore Pruitt Stewart
Look who was my secret sister? I received this lovely package from Grace on Monday's mail, I would have posted it yesterday but time was not on my side.. Thank you so much for your very thoughtful gifts. How did you know I wanted another coffee mug? I actually have been looking for one. Didn't find any thing I like, but now I have
I have been dreaming of a yellow and blue room for years now, this is a nice start , perfect
The CD is so soothing and calming, beautiful music!
Again, thank you so much!
Looking forward in reading your blog.
Look at what my sweet secret sister sent me. She is so sweet to me. I can't wait to have some time to start reading the prayer book. She also included a 2008 planner, Bert's Bee lip Balm, scented candle and yummy dark chocolates. How did she know? I love dark chocolate. Thank you so much, I loved everything. I can't to wait to find out who you are.
(((((Brazilian hugs))))
Katia
I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted. Well, its about time you get another little lesson about Brazilian culture.
Today I would like to take you to enjoy a nice Brazilian dinner by the beach. Our menu consists of a typical North Eastern Brazilian Churrasco
We went to the beach that morning it was wonderful to smell the sea and just savor the Lord's beauty "WHAT A GIFT" I was telling my friend Lori the other day that I feel like a dried out sunflower this time of the year here in Indiana. So, I close my eyes and dream that I am at the beach in Natal.
Lets enjoy the beach view as we wait for our delicious dinner. It was a bit cloudy that morning, then when we left the beach the sun begin to shine. I would give anything to be at that restaurant right now, it beats my -6 degree here in Indiana
I think I see our garson (waiter) coming
OK, I was so hungry, that I forgot to take a picture of our meal, then I went and followed our garson and asked him if I could take a picture of him with food that was going to the table next to ours.
Let me tell you what's on the tray.
Rice with peas and carrots.
French fries and fried mandioca (cassava) - my favorite
Fresh shelled beans flavored with onions and cilantro.
Tossed Brazilian Salad (yummy with olive oil and vinegar)
Assorted grilled meats, like sausage, chicken, beef and lamb - My family and I had Grilled Sun Dried Sirloin (simple the best).
Farofa de manteiga (read about it here)
And of course we can't finish this delicious meal without our delicious cafezinho.
I hope you enjoyed your tour of a typical Brazilian beach Churrasco
(((Brazilian hugs)))
Katia
Wow, I just couldn't let this go by unnoticed. I have kept a secret to my self. Knowing that I was very close to my one thousandth comments, I kept count, comment by comment since last week, until today. Guess who gave me my One thousandth comments? Yes, Mama Karen
She is a sweet heart. I love her sweet spirit and kind words when she visits me. ((((Brazilian hugs)))) If you haven't been to her blog, pay her a visit, lately here she is posting a lot of neat things about our beloved Indiana state.
I have been thinking of a gift for you my sweet friend. PM me your address.
I was so touched by the comments and sweet PM's that I received from my last post. I haven't left yet and I am not leaving. So, don't worry! I am not going to be a full time Blogger like I was before. You will still see me
(((((Brazilian hugs))))
Well, after much thought and prayers, many prayers. I have come to the conclusion that I will blog here just very part-time. I have absolutely loved being here, reading your blogs and getting to know wonderful people who's hearts are full of love for the Lord. I have grown and learned a lot about different people, places and things, and also made friends for life, which makes it very hard to post this post.
As most all of you know I have had so many problems loading blogs throughout this whole year. As people add more and more gadgets to their blogs and make nicer templates and add cute graphics to their side bars, add Slide Shows and so fourth, it becomes next to impossible to load their blogs, some days even the c-boxes takes forever to post a message.
I am not really sure what the deal is, for I don't seem to have this much problems as I visit other blog places. So, commenting has become a huge time consuming thing. If, I am to comment on most friends blogs it's a good portion of my day. I do hope people won't take offense of this. I am really happy for pretty blogs, it's just my own dial-up and my time that are in the way at the moment.
I have so many other things I would like to accomplish and this is one that takes my time away from what I want to do. I want to be wiser in how I use my time as a homeschool teacher and administrator of my home.
In the last couple of months I received so many nice comments from friends of how much they look forward in reading more things about Brazil. As I kept praying and trying to hear the Lord on this I have felt that I will maintain this blog just for part-time blogging. I am not sure how I will do this, maybe I will keep it updated mostly with entries about Brazil.
I have truly hesitated saying all of this, as not offend anyone. Let me make sure everyone understands me on this, I value your friendships and of course I won't totally give up I will still stop at your blogs and comment.
I hope your Monday is full of sweet surprises.
Blessings,
(((((Brazilian hugs)))))
I have been asked many times to speak to homeschool co-ops, Girls Scouts and churches about Brazil and often I am asked for recipes. I usually take a batch of the coconut and one of the chocolate candy below. This is one of those recipes that children love to get their hands on.
As simple as this recipe is, Americans seem to have a hard time understanding how long these need to be cooked; I took several pictures of the cooking process, in hopes that it won't be too hard to make them for your next International event at church. They are very easy to cook it's really a matter of watching the heat and stirring constantly.
Whenever you go to a party in Brazil like a birthday or wedding you always find the table of sweets (mese-de-doces) and the appetizer table (mesa-de-salgadinhos) along with other main dishes. They usually have so many variations of yummy things. I can remember as a child I would put one of everything on my plate. Wonderful yummy childhood memories.
Brigadeiros de Côco
Ingredients:
1 can Condensed Sweetened Milk
1 Tbs. Butter or Margarine
1 cup of Coconut (very full)
More coconut for rolling it
Preparation:
~ Grease and set apart a dinner plate.
~ Combine over milk and butter and cook over medium heat stirring constantly As the milk warms up and the butter melts the mixture will seems almost runny it becomes thinner.
After its completely cooled you are ready for the fun. Wash hands really well with hot water and soap, dry them well with a clean towel. Grease hands a bit. Roll about a 3/4 inch ball on the palm of the hands, then roll them on coconut.
When I don't have the little paper cups from below I just take them like this. Usually I line the plate with a pretty paper doily.
When I was in Brazill this last time I bought 600 of these little paper cups they are about a 3/4 inch. I have never seen these here in the states. This is how they are served in Brazil.
My sweet friend Lori has asked me to update her friends here concerning her surgery this morning. I just received a phone call from Bill; he said she doing well, the doctors said the surgery went as planned. Praise the Lord, I am sure everyone who is friends with her, was anxious to hear the good news. She should be going home sometime today. If something changes I come back and update this post.
Blessings,
Katia
Look at this box of goodies my S.Sister sent me yesterday. It was worth waiting. There is a cappucino coffee mix (delicious). All-in-one Recipe Binder (very handy as we prepare for DD's hope chest) very sweet bundle of wash clothes, kitchen hot pad and dishcloth, homemade cinnamon Christmas ornaments and the ever so delicious Hershey Kisses.
Thank you sweet Secret Sister, I was really blessed by your gifts.
((((Brazilian hugs))))
Katia
This Blog is about my life and the different adventures that I experience being a wife, homeschooling mother, homemaker, friend, and daughter of the king of the Universe. I am a follower of Yeshua (Jesus' name in Hebrew) He was born a Jew and lived as a Jew on this earth. It's because of him, and his incredible love towards me, that my ashes were turned into beauty.
I'm a native of Brazil. I have been married to my DH, for 22 years. We met while he was there on a Mission's trip. We have one wonderful 13 years DD.
. Knowing that I was very close to my one thousandth comments, I kept count, comment by comment since last week, until today. Guess who gave me my One thousandth comments? Yes, 
