A variance from the pigs. Lessons from a Candy House

It stands to remember in the old tale of two children

The fact that life will never present a free luncheon.

Some might come and promise the world at your feet,

But leave you entangled and admitting defeat.

Never expect that eating off another's porch,

will bring the satisfaction of lighting your own torch.

When things are too easy we must call them suspect,

for comfort can make evil hard to detect.

If lost as dear Hansel from so long ago,

be thrifty and prayerful and don't harm a soul.

It is during the trials of life we are found,

whether faithful and true to the truths that resound.

Your are never forgotten, nor left alone,

the path though narrow will lead to your throne.

Keep your chin up and trust in the hand of the Divine,

and be guided by angels as you let your light shine.

For Gretel though guilty of nothing but hunger,

was left open to attack when good judgment deferred.

But through hard work and insight  recovered again,

to defeat the witch who presented as friend.

Don't give up your fight,

in the end you'll delight.

Finding real joy exists,

when you put things aright.

What to do with extra curry or masala spice:

Grandma went to India Pumpkin Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 F

1/2 cup Shortening 1/2 cup softened butter

2 cups white sugar

 Cream the above together.  

Add:

3 beaten eggs and beat until incorporated.

Then add:

2 cups pumpkin- canned is perfect

2t. vanilla

1 t salt

1 Tbs.  masala or curry powder.

In a separate bowl mix

4 1/2 cups flour 

2 t Baking soda

2 t Baking Powder

Then combine wet and dry mixtures until no white streaks remain- this is a stick batter that produces lots of cake cookies so do not be surprised.

 We also add  2 cups Chocolate chips or chunks because we like the combination.

Place with 2 inches between on cookie sheet, use a scoop or 2 teaspoons to create a cookie the size of a ping pong ball. 

Place in oven for 13-14 min

Smile and Savour.

Never fear a good deed.-- Mrs. Brownie