Shannon here: Inspirational author, Darlene Franklin shares a Thanksgiving recipe and her wish list for a potential mate. Comment or answer the question at the end of any post dated Nov 23rd – 27th to enter the drawing for a copy of her historical romance novella, Tobogganing for Two or her devotional, An Advent Journey Through Matthew. Two winners will receive 1 book each if all three of Darlene’s guest posts receive 5 comments each. Deadline: Dec 5th, 11:59 pm central time. Here’s Darlene:
TURKEY BUNDLES
This is well as remember it from a very old recipe, but one of my favorite uses for leftover turkey:
2 packages of crescent roll packages 1 cup cooked cubed turkey
1 tbl. Melted butter 1/3 c. any chex cereal, crushed
2 tbl. Chopped nuts salt, pepper, thyme to taste
1 tbl. Melted butter
Mix butter, nuts, and cereal together until mixed. Add spices to taste. Set aside a small portion for use later.
Add turkey to the larger portion.
Separate the rolls into 2 triangles per square (a total of 4.) Divide the mixture equally among the squares. Pull the ends together on top and seal.
Sprinkle with nut/cereal mixture. Pour butter over the bundles. Bake at 425 for 20 min.
(Hint: Go by crescent roll directions for temperature and time!)
Today I’m giving away An Advent Journey through Matthew so we’ll discuss what I would like in a potential mate.
- Are you open to own romance?
If the Lord brings along someone comfortable with my physical limitations who loves me—sure, why not?!
- Where is the best place you can think of to find a mate?
I don’t know, anywhere I’ve met nice men, I discover they’re married—even here at the nursing home. (I had my heart broken a couple of years ago.) There is no lack of takers on Facebook, who insist they love me and want to marry me from our very first contact. Is it any wonder I never accept friend requests from men?
I figure if the Lord wants me to find love again, He’ll make it happen. Maybe a nice widower. . .
- What type of character traits are you attracted to?
Faith, first and foremost. Anything beyond that is secondary. A good conversationalist, a reader, intelligent, humor.
- What would be a reason to end a potential romance for you?
Finding out he’s married? I’m not kidding. That was the heartbreak two years ago. Someone who doesn’t accept your limits.
- Where do you dream of having your honeymoon?
Hmm. If I could be whole of body, I’d settle for Hawaii or Paris.
About Darlene: Best-selling author Darlene Franklin’s greatest claim to fame is that she writes full-time from a nursing home. She lives in Oklahoma, near her son and his family, and continues her interests in playing the piano and singing, books, good fellowship, and reality TV in addition to writing. She is an active member of Oklahoma City Christian Fiction Writers, American Christian Fiction Writers, and the Christian Authors Network. She has written over fifty books and more than 250 devotionals. Her historical fiction ranges from the Revolutionary War to World War II, from Texas to Vermont. You can find Darlene online elsewhere at http://darlenefranklinwrites.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/darlene.franklin.3.
About the book – Tobogganing for Two: Laura Evans moves to Plymouth, Nebraska, to take care of her aunt and her paralyzed sister. Dr. Jay Andrews has come to Plymouth to escape his work among those wounded during the Civil War—only to be faced with a paralyzed patient. Laura and Jay clash as they face fears from their past. Will a midnight toboggan ride bring them together, or push them further apart?
About the book – An Advent Journey Through Matthew: Take a step away from the busy days that fill Advent. Begin with the miraculous birth and get caught up in the story which adds layers of understanding of Jesus’s extraordinary life.
Question for readers: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Come back Nov 25th for a yummy sounding jello recipe from Darlene!
Sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping
Oh, Sheila, me too, absolutely!
Dressing is pretty hard to beat!
Although I don’t live in a nursing home, I do live in a building for elderly and disabled. I have heard so many stories from my neighbors I could probably write a book.
Myfavorite Thanksgiving dish is a cranberry jello recipe.
The ingredients are
Celery, crushed pineapple, real cranberries, cranberry jello and nuts. 1 cup each except 1/2 cup nuts added to the jello. So good.
Melanie, I have only lately come to appreciate stuffing.
Kathy, that’s absolutely my favorite cranberry recipe. Made my mouth water.
I love dressing or stuffing or whatever you want to call it. It’s good year round in my book.