Happy New Year!  May 2013 be a year of great blessings for you and your loved ones.  

I am delighted to offer you this latest update on my writing endeavors. Thank you for your faithful support. Your encouragement means a lot to me and enables me to proclaim God's Truth through Fiction �.  

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Jennie Belle Crawford is still grieving over the death of her husband three years earlier and vows never to betray his memory through remarriage. But when her neighbor's eligible son, Tim LeGrand, steps into her life, Jennie Belle wonders if God has other plans. Purchase your copy of this touching story for only $1.99 at the link below:

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Scripture tells us that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7 TLB).  In her popular book, Self-Image and the Writer, Dr. MaryAnn explains how what you think of yourself as a writer will determine your success or failure as a writer.  Don't miss this inspiring and eye-opening booklet on how to become the successful writer you desire to be.  Order your copy now. 

Last year, I gathered some of the best family recipes from members of my family and compiled them into a cookbook which I then gave them as gifts. This book has already become an heirloom. I'd like to share with you one of my favorite recipes from the cookbook. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

2 bunches fresh Broccoli Rabe with the stems remove.

2 cans cannellini beans

2 cans sliced black olives

Salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes (if desired)

4 cloves garlic

Grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb. cavatelli or gnocchi (or your pasta of choice)

Olive oil

In a large pan (I use a wok), place the olive oil and sliced garlic. Start cooking. Add the rinsed, raw broccoli rabe and allow it to start cooking. Turn frequently.

Add the contents of one can of beans with the water to a food processor and pur�e. Add this to the broccoli rabe. Rinse the processor with the water from the second can and add to the broccoli rabe along with the beans from the second can.

Drain the sliced olives and add. Season to taste, and allow to cook until some of the liquid has cooked off and the broccoli rabe is really soft. 

Cook pasta as desired. Drain and add to the above mixture.  Serves 6-8.  Enjoy!

As we move into a new year, may our Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He grant you His favor and give you His peace.

 

Warmest regards,