Tortellini soup with Italian sausage is a family favorite for sure! Even the kids love it and it would be fun to make for Valentine’s Day! Hope you make it and enjoy it!

Here are some of the bowls we like for soup

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“The Sheep Will Spend Its Entire Life Fearing the Coyote, Only to be Eaten by the Shepherd.”

This Navajo proverb is a witty way of reminding us that sometimes, we spend so much time worrying about things that may never happen, that we forget to pay attention to the real dangers that are right in front of us. In this blog post, we’ll explore this quote with a little humor and two stories that help illustrate the point.

Story 1: The Sheep and the Coyote

Once upon a time, there was a flock of sheep who lived in a meadow surrounded by hills. The sheep were always worried about the coyote who lived in the hills and would come down to steal sheep from the flock. The sheep would huddle together at night and take turns keeping watch, constantly on the lookout for the coyote.

One day, a new sheep joined the flock. This sheep was different from the others. He wasn’t afraid of the coyote, and he even went out to graze on his own. The other sheep were shocked and warned him to be careful, but the new sheep just laughed and said, “What’s the worst that could happen? The coyote will only steal me. But I’ll have lived a full life, experiencing the beauty of the meadow and the hills.”

The other sheep thought the new sheep was crazy, but they admired his courage. The days went by, and the new sheep continued to graze and play on his own. Then, one day, the coyote appeared. The new sheep wasn’t scared. He stood his ground and even chased the coyote away. The other sheep were amazed and realized that they had spent their entire lives fearing the coyote when in reality, the coyote was just a wild animal who didn’t pose much of a threat.

Story 2: The Sheep and the Shepherd

There was a flock of sheep who lived in a pasture, protected by a wise and gentle shepherd. The sheep were happy and content, but they were also afraid of the shepherd. They thought he was going to sell them to the butcher one day. So, they would hide from him, and whenever he came near, they would run away.

The shepherd was sad. He loved his sheep and wanted them to trust him. He decided to show them that he was a friend and not a foe. So, he would bring them food and water, and he would pet them and talk to them. Slowly but surely, the sheep started to trust the shepherd. They realized that he was there to protect them, not to hurt them.

One day, the sheep noticed that some of their friends were missing. They asked the shepherd where they had gone, and he said, “I took them to the butcher. They were sick, and I couldn’t save them.” The sheep were sad, but they also realized that the shepherd had only done what was best for their friends. From then on, the sheep trusted the shepherd completely and never feared him again.

In conclusion, the Navajo proverb “The Sheep Will Spend Its Entire Life Fearing the Coyote, Only to be Eaten by the Shepherder,” reminds us that sometimes, we spend too much time worrying about things that may never happen, and we forget to pay attention to the real dangers that are right in front of us. Just like the sheep in our stories, we should be cautious, but we shouldn’t be afraid.

So, we should trust those who are there to help us and not fear them.

Your Thoughts…

Cheesecake is a dessert that seems intimidating to make, but it is really not. It’s easy to bake at home and you can change flavors if you want to change it up! Give it a try

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Dinner…Braised short ribs on Yukon golden mashed potatoes. Home-made fresh sourdough bread. Yum! Hope you make it and share it with your family too! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

I made the best sourdough bread yesterday and thought you might like more information on baking bread. Maybe you can learn to bake a loaf too and share it with a neighbor, family, or friends- it also makes the best toast for breakfast…yum!

I have been using, Artisan Sourdough Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Delicious Handcrafted Bread with Minimal Kneading by Emilie Raffa to help in my bread-making journey. I have a Le Creuset Dutch Oven to cook the bread.

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I love organic strawberries. Most people do.  How would you like be your own strawberry efarmer. Find attached a publication outlining the cost to produce Organic Strawberries  you can download.  Have fun

P.S.  How to produce chocolate is a mystery, but chocolate-covered strawberries are heavenly.  Enjoy

Thank you Lord for Water.  Without water our best land becomes a desert.  With water our deserts yield food for the world.  Be a conservative and be mindful of your water usage.