The Joy of Chocolate
What chocolate lover wouldn't enjoy a San Francisco Fudge Foggie, that decadent cross between fudge and a brownie? The first time I saw the recipe, it was 1986 and I was living in Fort Worth, Texas. I knew I had to have one. Ever since that first delicious bite, I try to keep bittersweet chocolate on hand just in case the urge to have one hits me. So imagine how I felt when I discovered one recent late night that all I had in my pantry in the way of chocolate ingredients were chocolate chips and white chocolate.
I decided not to let a little thing like lack of a primary ingredient stop me. I mean, what's the Internet for if not to help us through situations like this. After a few minutes searching, I decided substituting 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the bittersweet chocolate might work if I reduced the sugar by a half cup.
The result was a Foggie that tasted as good as I remembered them. Now all I need is a scoop of Blue Bell Vanilla Bean ice cream. Unfortunately, due to the recall, that bite of deliciousness will not be available for some time. What's a former Texan to do?
Here's the original recipe for San Francisco Fudge Foggies.
Peace
Peace: tranquility, harmony, security, and contentment
I hate "drama." I long for peace in every area of my life. I crave that peace that passes all understanding, not just in the good times, but whenever a crisis arises.
In John 14:27 Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." For the disciples, "drama" was coming. Soon, the physical person of Jesus would leave them. His death, burial and resurrection were close at hand. Even though Jesus tried to prepare his disciples, he knew they would feel abandoned, afraid, confused, hopeless, and alone. But they would have "the Comforter, the Holy Spirit," to be with them and they would know true peace as they continued spreading the good news about Jesus and salvation through Him.
Peace is a gift from Jesus. We can either choose to accept the gift, open it and walk in it or reject it. I choose His gift. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I will walk in peace as I mediate on His word, pray for strength and determination, and keep the eyes of my heart focused on Jesus rather than the waves of "drama" that come my way; always being thankful for the tremendous amount of blessings He has given me. My heart will not be troubled and I will not be afraid, because I believe in Him, know Him, worship Him and adore Him.
My Prayer: Father, I thank you for your loving kindness and tender mercy. I thank you for your son Jesus and salvation through Him. I thank you for your Holy Spirit. I pray that as I keep my heart and mind focused on you, you will continue to grant me peace. As I wait on you Lord to resolve the troubles that I go through, I will not grow weary in doing your will. I know you will renew my strength and determination to serve you.
