Archive for March, 2009

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helpful quote

President Harold B. Lee taught:

“The power of Satan will increase; we see it in evidence on every hand . Now the only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church in that day when the Church was organized. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, ‘as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.’ (D&C 21:4-5.)

There will be some things that take patience and faith. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. It may contradict your political views. It may contradict your social views. It may interfere with some of your social life. But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, the promise is that ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.’

(D&C 21:6.)” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1970, 152; or Improvement Era, Dec. 1970, 126).

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Coconut Milk

Use these recipes with coconut milk that is preservative free. Try this brand:AROY-D Coconut Cream & MilkManufactured by Thai Agri Foods Public Company Limitedmarketing@thaiagri.comUse as a substitute for any type of milk. The milk is amazingly creamy in cereal, and can be used to substitute in anything!Coconut Cream Ice Cream4 cups coconut cream10 dates (remove pits)1 tsp vanilla1 pinch saltBlend these ingredients in the vitamix until smooth.  Pour into a container to freeze it.  After it is frozen, remove chunks to put back into vitamix add coconut milk or more coconut cream to help it blend up a bit.  Enjoy.Quick version- a little more shake texture- combine ingredients in the vitamix, but add 8 -12 ice cubes. Enjoy immediately!No Bake CookiesPut the following ingredients in a saucepan on low - med heat, you may want to use a wisk to combine.1 1/2 cup brown sugar or date sugar1/2 cup coconut cream8 tbsp cocoa1/3 cup coconut oil1/2 cup peanut or almond butterBring it to a boil and take off heat.  Add the following1 tsp vanilla3 cups oats1/2 cup coconut shredded1 cup chopped pecansScoop out on wax paper and put in the fridge until they reach desired texture…Enjoy!