MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGES

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WILLIAM FAULKNER was an American writer and Nobel Prize laureate from Oxford, Mississippi. Faulkner is primarily known for his novels and short stories set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County, based on Lafayette County, Mississippi, where he spent most of his life. He wrote often about the Mississippi River and the people of the Deep South who were affected by her moods and yet depended on her for life. During one particularly bad flooding, he compared her to a mule when he said, “A mule will labor ten years willingly and patiently for you, for the privilege of kicking you once.”

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WHITE AS SNOW

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The phrase “white as snow” is used 3 times in the New Testament—meaning light, bright, brilliant from whiteness, the (dazzling) white of the garments of angels, and of those exalted to the splendor of the heavenly state, shining or white garments worn on festive or state occasions, and of white garments as the sign of innocence and purity.  The word “snow” or “white as snow” is used 21 times in the Old Testament. It is interesting to discover that the Old Testament phrase is used as one Hebrew word.

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It’s that time of year…

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My first daughter-in-law is Cindy.  She constantly learns new ways to do things to make the mother’s job easier.  Here is one she recently shared with me.

Yum! Apple Butter 5 1/2 pounds of apples (or enough to completely fill a large crock pot) peeled, cored and sliced thinly 4 C sugar (may use raw honey or sorghum) 2 to 3 teaspoons of cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. salt Method:

  • Place enough apples in a crock pot so the lid barely fits.
  • Combine sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt.  Pour over and cook on high 1 hour.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 9 to 11 hours, until thickened and dark brown.
  • Stir the mixture periodically to prevent sticking.
  • Uncover and cook on low 1 hour longer to thicken.
  • Cool and blend with a wire whisk or an immersion blender until smooth.

Homemade Apple ButterCan this mixture in decorative jars according to normal canning method by washing, sterilizing jars and lids first. Fill the jars up to the line on the jars or leave about 1/2 inch headspace.  Cook in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.  Watch to be sure each lid seals (makes a vacuum) so the apple butter will not spoil.  If any do not seal, refrigerate until used. Alternate method: Spoon into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Refrigerate or freeze.