Rain! Praise you, for you make oceans out of rain. :)

Brownie Sundae Cheesecake

1 bx	brownie mixed and baked according to directions
CHOCOLATE CRUST
1 1/2 c	crushed vanilla wafer(about 45 cookies)
6 Tbsp	powdered sugar
6 Tbsp	cocoa powder
1 stk	butter melted
CHEESECAKE
4(8oz) pkg	cream cheese, room temperature
1 c	sugar
4	eggs
	choclate sundae syrups in a bottle..or any kind

Directions

1

Make brownies and allow to cool

2

Preheat oven to 350
Mix crust ingredients..press mixture into a 9 inch springform pan. bake 8 min and allow to cool slightly

3

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Gradually add eggs one at a time. Pour batter into crust.

4

Cube up about half the pan of brownies. sprinkle the pieces into the batter and push them down. Drizzle chocolate sundae syrup on top and with a butter knife swirl gently to give it the marble effect.

5

Bake 50-55 min

6

Lossen from pan after cooled. Cover and refrigerate.
Better served cold

Blessings

The television in the girls room is ancient at best. We have a screwdriver that we leave in their room for the specific purpose of turning it on and off.  We have been praying about how to replace it for some time now as it has began to 'snow' in this 100 degree weather. The crackling is also distracting from the movies etc. My cousin Ryan has a TV and a stand with it free in Ozark! Praise You Oh Lord for your perfect care in the details of our lives!

Enjoying Pandora's selection for my worship this morning.

Cooking Challenge

I am going to try something different every day, so join me in my kitchen for my "feastive" Oasis!

Strawberry Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Position rack in center of oven.  Line 12 muffin cups with muffin liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a small saucepan melt the butter. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and mashed banana. Add the melted butter and stir to combine.
4. In another large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in the berries, making sure they are coated with flour.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Bake until muffin tops are golden and just firm, 20 to 24 minutes, rotating halfway through baking time. Cool muffins in muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and cool 5 minutes before serving.http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/05/06/strawberry-banana-muffins/

Satan's clutch

Even in my dreams, satan can attack my weakest areas. I am learning to fight him with the words of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. Please pray for my marriage and my motherhood as these are the areas where Satan is attacking me--Angela