Chocolate Cake with tea tonight

Psalm 145:17  The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.

Fun Shopping finds

This cute elephant teapot was just adorable

I was shopping for a clothes hamper and then this caught my eye  :)  

When I was in Cape May this past year there was a garden shoe on the front porch of the B&B we stayed in,  I just  loved it and when I saw these today I was so excited.  

This was the garden shoe on the porch in Cape May 

Miniature Silver Tea Set

I took these photos when I was visiting in NJ. The scenes below are actual rooms in a Castle set up in miniature, kitchen and dining room displays

The detail of the displays were so beautiful and the china was real 

Chicken Posole Soup "Tuesday Night Dinner Across the Miles"

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 3/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 1/2  teaspoon  chili powder
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  (8-ounce) package prechopped onion and celery mix ( or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped )
• 4  canned tomatillos, drained and coarsely chopped
• 2  (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium organic / natural chicken broth
• 1  (15-ounce) can white hominy, rinsed and drained
• 2  cups  chopped skinless, boneless cooked chicken breast
• 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1/2  ripe peeled avocado, diced
• 4  radishes, thinly sliced
• Cilantro leaves (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oregano and next 4 ingredients (through onion and celery mix); sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomatillos; cook 1 minute. Add broth and hominy; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook 8 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook 1 minute or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Top with avocado and radish. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

This was just an amazing dish!! Jolie found the recipe from "Clean Eating" and the only substitution I made was not using the tomatillos because we could not find them in our grocery store, my husband even went looking for me and they were no where to to found. As a substitute I used tomatoes that Jolie had canned this past summer from her garden, she had sent me the tomatoes for Christmas and this was the perfect time to use them I thought.   I have to say the Avocado, Radishes and Cilantro garnish are a MUST they add just an amazing flavor to this fabulous soup.  Please click Here to see Jolie's dish, I just can not say enough about it, it was that Yummy!! Thank you Jolie another winning recipe and awesome dinner!!   Just realized that I forgot to add the lime juice, so tomorrow when I have leftovers for lunch I am going to add the lime juice and see how the flavors compare =)

Isaiah 41:10 Nice read for today

So do not fear, for I am with you;   do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; 

   I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Cream or Sugar

Verse of the day

2 Corinthians 5:7  We live by faith, not by sight.

Alice

large teapot 

Tea for one  

Teabag rest

Flowers, puppies and Tea

This was a gift to my brother, he is ill and in the hospital

I really liked the Green Tea cups and square saucers, found at Tea Vana

This cast iron teapot was unique 

Warm Tea and Breakfast

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

Chase made Dessert tonight

 

Proverbs 23:15-16
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.  

Cracker Barrel Finds

(Ephesians 4:32)  And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

These were salt and pepper shakers, just as cute as could be

I plan to get these for our patio 

 To cute to pass by

Cupcake and Tea

my sweet neighbor Sherry made this delicious treat