State of Life

The state of life is most happy where superfluities are not required and necessities are not wanting.

Opened Door

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Don’t Let Life Discourage You

Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Love

Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

Hungry for Love and Appreciation

There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.

Patience

Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger.

Success Connected with Action

Success seems to be connected with action.  Successful men keep moving.  They make mistakes, but they don’t quit. 

Great Investment

You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.

Life’s Discouragements

Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Paula’s Recipe of the Month: May 2009
Cake Release

I’m going to go a little outside of the box this month, but you’ll be glad I did.  I’m currently baking cake for Rea’s birthday party tomorrow, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share my Cake Release recipe with you.  This stuff is amazing!  You’ll never spray a cake pan with Pam again…trust me.

Cake Release

• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 cup shortening

Mix together until it looks “creamy.”  Store in air tight container.  To use, just take a pastry brush or paper towel and spread a thin layer over the bottom of your pan.

Paula’s tip:  This cake release will last a really long time, but may seperate a little.  Just give it a really good stir until creamy again.  If it starts to look a little waxy, it’s time to mix up a new batch.  Also for extra simplicity, I have the recipe written on the top of my container.