Our new favorite recipe

In the March 2009 Readers Digest there was a section on recipes for slow cookers.  Michael and I have made this several times and absolutely love it!

Spicy Beans with Turkey Sausage

1 lb. smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/2" slices
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1.5 cups frozen corn
1.5 cups salsa
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup water (enough to fill cooker at least halfway)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin

1 5 qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.  Stir before serving.  Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 1/3 cups equals 350 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1,412 mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate, 12g fiber, 26g protein.

Cottage Progress

Today they worked on the staircase, flooring, and the a/c units.  Busy day!

Cottage Progress 5/19/10

We got a driveway and front walkway!

View from the upstairs

Paint colors have started going in.

BBQ!

Oak Grove United Methodist Church & Homes of Hope for Children
BBQ Rib Competition 
& Fund-Raiser
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Oak Grove UMC

Pre-Sold Items:

• Boston Butts - 8-10 lbs - $27 each or 5 for $100

• BBQ Pork Rib Plates - includes 2 sides and dessert - $13 for ½ rack or $20 for whole rack

• Pulled Pork Plates - includes 2 sides and dessert - $10 each or $8 for 4 or more ($5 children's plate)

Plates will be available on Saturday as well.

To reserve plates, call 769-456-7021 or email sarahdixon@hohfc.org

Girls Cottage Progress

Dirt Work

Cottage Kitchen

Houseparent Kitchen

Cottage Stairs