The Benefits Of Cooking in Cast Iron Pans And Skillets...

Cast Iron Pans, and Skillets

Personally, I think cooking fried potatoes and hamburgers in cast iron

Is possible the best way ever!

Crunchy outside and moist and tender inside!

When we were little when someone seemed low in iron,

We would get a meal cooked completely in a cast iron skillet!

Yes, Using cast iron cooking pans and skillets will add

Significant amounts of iron into your food and to your body!

They are better then nonstick pans that have that coating on them!

They will last for your lifetime if taken care of!

You can use them on the stovetop and in the oven!

Super easy to clean,

" I do not use soap, but a sponge and hot water"

I always put a coating of oil on mine after each use!

They also just look so wonderful sitting up on your stove!

They say to me Home Cooking...

And a bit of Country Style!

The food just tastes better to me!

And remember, every time you use it to cook your foods

You are getting a dose of iron!

Once you cook something in it if you need to keep it warm;

Just pop it in the oven on low to keep the foods warm till supper time!

How To Season Your Pans and Skillets

You can season your cast iron cooking ware by washing them off.

Then rub them with a solid or melted vegetable oil.

Rub it on the inside and exterior.

Bake in the oven for one hour on 350 degrees.

I would place a piece of aluminum foil under the lower rack,

To catch any drippings!

 You can also season your pan by heat it up on the stove top until it's smoking hot,

 Then rub a little oil into it and let it cool.

I just use a little bit of paper towel to rub the oil onto the skillet

 Repeat this process a few times and you're good to go.

It is a good habit to clean it after each use...

You can use cast iron for frying, roasting, sauteing, and grilling.
There are so many shapes, skillets, Dutch oven style, a griddle for pancakes.

Cast iron cookware is very affordable and will last a lifetime!


If you see any rust forming, just scrub it off and reseason the pan!

Start your own heirloom set of cast iron cooking ware.

You can purchase one piece at a time or a whole set!
You can even find some of these pans at garage sales or while thrift shopping.
Keep your eyes peeled for them!

If you have never used cast iron for your cooking I hope you will
Give it a try and see if it's not really an asset to your cooking.

As always learning and growing and sharing!
Living From Glory To Glory Blog...

How To Train Yourself To Become Self Motivated...

How To Become Self Motivated?

I have heard so many people say, I can hardly get myself motivated!

I truly feel bad for these individuals'

Because generally speaking, we all could feel this way!

I asked a young lady the other day what she does all day long,

It just shocked me that her response was;

I just sit around all day, 

"She said some people think that is boring, but, I don't"

But her response was this is what she has been doing all along since she has gotten married!
She has been married for at least a year and has a newborn,

She told me she was bottle feeding so her husband can get up through the night to help feed,

"She said so she can sleep!"

 Now I don't have a problem with formula feeding,

And I think its great for any help the Father wants to help with!

So do not take this out of context,

I tried a comeback to her, do you like to read?

 She said I have some books, but I just look at them!

This not the Baby Blues!

I was told she does nothing;

She waits for her husband to get home, he works a lot of hours!

So then he has to make dinner and clean!

So is this just an isolated incident?

Are we all becoming unmotivated?

Or is it just a few lazy people...

How can you help yourself?

How can you help others?

I believe we are all suppose to carry our own load!

We are all responsible to work and make our lives and homes profitable;

With being clean and cozy and welcoming!

Some things to help you become trained in becoming Self Motivated

Making a list daily

"Write down what needs to be done"

Have a list of things that need to be done this month.

And things that need to be done daily!

Tell yourself that you must be productive!

Tell yourself you will not be lazy!

Be proud that you are setting your hand for a job that needs to be done!

Be intentional about your life habits!

Be focused!

Motivation for being a doer, is not any different than training for the Olympics!

"It takes every single day to work to stay ahead and to gain ground"

Learn how to do tasks in the most efficient way

Keep track of your progress

"I also like to write down what I have done that was not on my list!

Being a motivated person, requires a plan!

Even doing something small will start you flowing to complete a job!

I will ask myself this "Do you want to be like a sloth?"

My heart goes out to that young woman,

She will one day pay a high price for not wanting to work or to learn and grow!

We must never stop moving in the direction of accomplishing tasks!

If you will but ask for help, take advice, seek wisdom.

You will grow into a stronger motivated person!

Maybe we all need a life coach!

If you see someone that might except some help, give it!

If this young new Mom would allow me to help her I would;

But as we all know some people are not willing to allow someone to help!

That's another post for another situation...

But I will be calling her to ask if I might call her or text her to encourage her!

Blessings, Living From Glory To Glory

Why everything Takes Work And Diligence...

 

Apples Galore...

Are you willing to do the hard work of putting up your harvest?

Whether we plant apple trees or peach trees;

Whether we grow a garden filled with all kinds of different seeds.

We must consider the cost!

Everything takes work and diligence...

If we cannot be trusted to take care of what God blesses us with now!

How can you hope for an increase?

We were promised toil and snare after the first sin;

We no longer have the milk and honey land or life.

But we are still being held accountable to take care of our garden;

And this garden I am referring to is everything you have,

Been intrusted with!!

God will test each of us with how we manage His blessings!

We are but stewards of everything we have!

Even your education and all your relationships, Homes!

I guess I am not really a fun Blog, but I assume,

You come here to be encouraged, with a portion of lets get er done attitude.

When you enter a trial of hardship;

Or with every morning you awake,

Can you be counted on to roll up your sleeves and work?

If God gives you seed to plant you better plant them;

Cultivate them, watch over them!

And you must bring in the harvest!

We can take time to rest every night, and even a short nap.

But we must work while it is yet day!

We were created for fellowship with our heavenly Father;

But we have been entrusted to take care of His vineyard.

Everything will require attention;

That is why I think all our technology is a bit of a curse.

Everyone is distracted and not working with their hands!

Do what makes a home run for God's glory...

Work is a blessing...

Hope and Pray each of you become inspired and will set your hands,

To the task at Hand!

(Pun intended)

May we encourage one another to work as onto the Lord...

It's really not all about you...

Ask God for strength to do what is required of you!!

Love, Roxy

~Living From Glory To glory Blog~

How To Have A Better Home And Garden...

Laziness ...

If you don’t think laziness is a problem in America,

Consider the fact that we have a chair, the “Laz-e-boy,”

 Tailored for and marketed to the American home.

And it sells! 

Laziness, much like selfishness, is bent toward the self,

But it gets its marching orders from the comfort committee.

We desire the comfort and refuse to do anything difficult because it could be uncomfortable.

Laziness is chiefly about preserving and promoting the perception of personal comfort.

And laziness becomes a lie to yourself and others!

What has been something you have had a few nudges to accomplish?,

But still have not moved in that direction.

We should know when there is a problem in our marriages and our homes,

And we should also know that it requires a change, perhaps even a painful change.

So what happens? 

Laziness say's,

 “Oh, I’ll get to this another time.”

Or laziness says convincingly, “It’s not that bad. 

Waiting for later can result in a broken marriage!

Or

Your home turning into a broken down shack!

Laziness is a terrible crisis in our culture!

Years ago, there were so many that kept their homes clean!

Planted flowers and trees in their yards!

Painted and reused their furniture!

Made curtains from flour sacks for the windows.

They would even sweep their front porches.

We have so much more to use as resources,

But, So many homes are looking more unloved and not cared for!

If you do not think this is true, take a drive through your town.

Time and energy is a gift from the Lord!

Get busy and deep clean your homes!

Even if you start with one room at a time...

Get busy and give some attention to your marriage!

Marriage is always in need of attention

Making time for one another,

Laughing together,

Good food and making time to sup together!

Laziness can be so easily taken care of by just doing something every day!

Get busy and clean up your homes and yards!

Do not be like the slugger, or sloth!

Work and use your time wisely...

Your marriage and homes are worth all the effort you can put into them daily!

Working is what is required of each of us;

Carry your own load!

Trust me, I can get tired easily as I have aged, and as we have all experienced health issues,

Also, having young children at home, financial troubles.

But we must push through and get a handle on these things!

Learn to manage your time...

Look good. Smell good, work hard, pray hard

That is how we become more valuable than rubies.

As Always, Living From glory To Glory

Love, Roxy

How Important Is It To Be Content...

Be Content

We have all known people who all their lives are discontent.

They are never satisfied with where they are in life's seasons

Or what they have acquired in their lives.

Never enjoying the time that they are living in!

There is a tension of wanting adventure, but desiring the familiar!

But we can spend our whole life never feeling like we fit in;

Or never doing that one big thing!

A chance of a lifetime, but you secretly are glad!

I think at times that a few are called to wander and do the daring things.

But once again, I may watch it on television, but to climb huge rocks,

 Or dive off a cliff, or ski the swiss alps.

Well, my adventure is quite tame in comparison.

But being a daredevil is not my forte.

I prefer the quiet space and listening to nature in the quiet.

Being a homemaker has allowed me to enjoy the peaceful life..

I am not sure how much longer I can think of things to say too

Ladies that desire to be at home...

It can become lonely if you always need to be stimulated.

But if you enjoy a peaceful home and can take pleasure,

In having simple and nutritious meals, and a clean home.

And a few close friends that will be your friend for all your days.

Being a wife and a mother and knowing it is the highest calling!

You have learned to be content...

I ask the Lord often, Keep me in that secret place,

Give Your Angels charge over me!

If your tired and worn down, take a break.

Revive yourself with God's Word

Speak life to yourself!

Quote scripture...

As you age as a saint of God's chosen (His Elect)

It will get harder, not easier;

Because the Devil knows His time is short...

~Plod On Dear Ones~

Hugs, Roxy

A Fully Mature Peach In The Making...

~Peaches~

 They can be so delicious when they are picked fresh and when they are fully ripened.

Everything in Season

Sometimes when we try to eat something that is not fully matured;
As we might say "green"
We will  be very disappointing, as it will be hard and tasteless.

This is where patience has its perfect work...

When we do things out of season we will not be able to enjoy its full potential.
Fruit is only one example of being mature.

What does being mature look like?
What qualities might it have?

Now. Look, I am not talking about peaches here.

Being mature is something that develops over time!
Learning and desiring maturity seems like we are having a crisis,
Why, would you not want to be mature?

We all start out as children and not knowing much;
But over time if we will watch and wait and desire to learn.
We can become wise and mature in things.

We have too many know it all and very few teachers on one hand,
Then again we have way too many supposedly teachers, and no students.

"Don't tell me what to do"
Don't even suggest it!

Does that sound a little bit like rebellion?
Did I rebel as a child?
Yes, rebellion can be an outward act, or an inward attitude.

Look, if I am going to want to eat a peach, this is what I want.
A mature one that is juicy and delicious,
A peach that is grown mature, no longer green.
And so I may have to wait for a little longer!

As each day passes, we have the responsibility to mature.
Learning how to do things well, and consistently.

I wanted to learn how to play the piano, I needed a teacher.

I had a dear friend teach me the basics and now I am trying to learn on my own.
(Having a good teacher or student is hard to find)

Take the time to learn, be patient with those you are teaching.
Life is a give and take process...

Righteousness will have its perfect work...
But rebellion will leave you ignorant and not useful to anyone.

So if someone might call you a good peach;
That in my opinion is a compliment!

As Always,
Living From Glory To Glory
Roxy xoxo

Reflect And Grow Content...

Is anybody listening?

Can you hear me?

Random thoughts that were profound to me!

Everyone will go at their own speed.

Trust is something that must be earned.

Fear is an ugly emotion.

Your heart really can feel broken.

Priorities are something a wise person will implement.

Strength is from the Lord.

The cycle of being born and dying is hard to perceive.

A wise woman will stop and contemplate; but not for too long,

As she will become sad and melancholy...

We are told to plod on, I feel like a race horse at times and other times;

I have been put out to pasture.

Desire to make your life a haven; as it is the only place we have

The right to pursue happiness!

I choose to be kind, to enjoy the little things!

Look for the best in others!

Enjoy the home and family and friends that have been given to me!

Reflect and inspire yourself.

Never throw in the towel.

Give yourself room to grow and to heal.

Some people come into your life for a short time.

Look for what is beautiful.

Life will throw you a curve ball;

No worries God saw it coming.

What was that??

You will not understand everything that happens to you;

Or to those you love...

The pain will get your attention!

Concept; then there is the reality.

Another day, another chance!

Every day can be a gift if you will just unwrap it slowly and savor it!

Living from glory To glory

Love, Roxy

Don't Use That Tone Of Voice With Me...

I can remember my Mother saying to me;
You better change your tone little girl!

I probably had my hand on my hip giving my opinion!

Well, I would like to think I have come a long way baby.
But sadly at times I can still see that attitude in me;
Even if it's in a more subtle way.

I remember having my own little girl and at times she would open her mouth;
And some of the things that came out;
Truly most of them were the truth, just not done respectfully.
As we say out of the mouths of babes.
They can be so forthright...
Like wow, what a big nose you have
Phew, you stink
You're fat

As her mother, I was mortified and embarrassed!

But as an adult  in our marriage and even with our Heavenly Father,
We can have our hand on our hip and use that tone of voice;
And not realize how disrespectful we truly are being.
And that condescending tone is so not considered a gentle quiet voice.

I so wish all my words could be...

~A Sweet Smelling Aroma~

Did you ever get your mouth washed out with soap?
Well, I did!

And I am glad I did!!

I want my tone and words to be a fragrant scent!
This is not easy in a world that needs to have devices that take out all
The nasty words and all the swearing.

We can all have a fragrant scent if we will allow the Word of God;
To penetrate our hearts and cleanse our mouths!

 One thing that has helped me it this;

~Rejoice Always~

1 Thessalonians 5:16

When I am rejoicing, and not having my hand on my hip (smiles)
I can stop the tone of being proud and self-righteous.

Again, I say, Rejoice

When my Mother told me to change my tone; I did it real quick...

May we get a lesson today about this;

Change your tone, watch the body language.

Hand On Hip

Pointing the Finger

Words that are not nice...

As always, Remember your tone speaks volumes!

Hugs, Roxy