Perspectives from February 2017

Pastor Mike Kelly: Chicken Parmesan and Garlic Red Smashed Potato

February 27, 2017 / By Pastor Mike Kelly

First off, I want to thank everyone for asking me to participate in this first ever Conference Blog Cooking Video. As I thought of what I was going to do for my presentation, and the recipe that followed, I thought that I would do a Christmas recipe to share, but I struggled with that. In the first place because I have been a Chef for so long and do not …more

Pastor James Brown: Corn Fritters Pancakes

February 21, 2017 / By Pastor James Brown, Bowmansville UMC & Faith Lancaster UMC

As a pancake lover and cooker for many, many years, I have used this recipe to feed many a fine group of people over the years at many Shrove Tuesday events prior to Ash Wednesday. Folks do plain pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, but I enjoy making, as I like to say, "Step it up a Notch!" Corn Cakes pancakes as a second choice. Lots of people love them …more

Shannon Hodson: Carrot Lentil Coconut Stew

February 14, 2017 / By Shannon Hodson, Writer/Editor / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Because I feel my body is my temple, my diet is at least 85 percent plant-based. I love vegetables, nuts, whole grains, legumes, seeds, fruits--foods from the earth. Also, I have been a dedicated endurance athlete for over 25 years. Nutrition is a big part of that dedication. I make sure I have a lot of antioxidants, plenty of fiber, and ample protein to fuel my performance. The recipe below is a …more

Debbie Albright: Shrimp Creole

February 7, 2017 / By Debbie Albright / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

I was born and raised in the Deep South and lived most of my life in Shreveport Louisiana.  After meeting my husband we moved to Upstate New York where we currently reside and although I certainly miss home and my family I really miss the food.  I think Louisiana has the best food however, as I was raised there I may be partial.  Growing up I loved …more