Posted by Morrighan on November 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Last modified: November 4, 2011 11:32 am
Today’s tarot card is: 3 of Coins (aka 3 of Pentacles)
Symbolizing teamwork, organization, and planning.
The 3 of Coins (aka Pentacles) is one of a few cards that look to group work as a focus, specifically a group working toward a goal. On the other hand, the card could be showing you that you need to ask for the help of others to achieve your personal goals, to stop trying to do it all by yourself.
Do not rush into anything at this time, view your situation with a careful eye, planning how to proceed and preparing accordingly. Mentally follow every possibility to it’s outcome, and choose the one that works best for you.
The 3 of Coins (Pentacles) also shows that you are heading in the right direction, and you do have the competence, the intelligence and the fortitude to achieve your goals, through patience and caring, planning and with the help of friends. You can do it!
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Posted by Morrighan on November 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm | Last modified: November 9, 2011 3:54 pm
My youngest, Draco, received two medium sized pumpkins today. She only wants them for the seeds, which is fine… I want them for the fleshy bits.
I love pumpkin. Pumpkin pudding or pie is my favorite, followed closely by Grandma’s Pumpkin Loaf, and of course Pumpkin cookies. Thanks to a friend online, I was pointed to a site that had the following recipe (originally credited to Libby & All Recipes) for Pumpkin Whoopies.
PUMPKIN WHOOPIES
Ingredients
Cookies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin (or prepared fresh pumpkin)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
For cookies:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and sugar in large mixer bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Stir in flour mixture until combined. Drop by heaping measuring teaspoons onto prepared baking sheets. (A total of 72 cookies are needed for the recipe.)
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until springy to the touch. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
For cream cheese filling:
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Spread a heaping teaspoon of filling onto flat side of one cookie; top with flat side of second cookie to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
PUMPKIN BARS
Ingredients
For bars:
4 eggs
1 2/3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
For topping:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.
Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10×15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.
To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.
GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN LOAF
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup applesauce
4 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two loaf pans, or three small size.
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, soda, salt, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well. Add applesauce, eggs, pumpkin, and water. Mix batter with mixer. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.
BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Ingredients
Cleaned, dry pumpkin seeds
1/4 c olive oil
seasoning salt (or other seasoning mixture)
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Toss cleaned, dry seeds in olive oil, spread evenly on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with seasoning salt and bake for 20 minutes or until golden-brown.
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Posted by Morrighan on November 4, 2011 at 12:00 pm | Last modified: November 4, 2011 11:33 am
Starting what I hope will become a regular thing, I’ll be posting a new one-card tarot reading every Friday.
Today, I pulled the Ace of Swords.
Symbolizes: honesty, justice, integrity, fortitude, intellect
A clear understanding of the past, present and future has taken root in your life, but you may not know it yet. It shows a beginning of possibility in so many ways – justice, truth, clarity, intelligence. The outcome can materialize in any form, from a great idea, to financial security through an important decision, to a breakthrough in relationships around you.
However, sooner or later life throws a curve-ball that you’ll either catch, or miss. The Ace of Swords is a reminder to meet these issues with an honest resolve, standing strong, keeping to your ethics.
The Ace of Swords encourages you to look to your current situation, and how a focused mind and energy could work towards your personal goals. If you maintain personal honesty, integrity and insight, this card will help you focus on achieving your desires.
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