Value of Wisdom

Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed. Ecclesiastes 10:10

Do you have an ax to grind? Do you have something about which to complain? Grind that ax so that it is sharp and you can work at chopping wood more efficiently. No grumbling or complaining. Do everything without complaining and arguing….Philippians 2:14. Nothing will tire you out faster…and frustrate you more…that trying to use a dull ax—and complaining about it. Actually it is probably an unsafe thing to use a dull ax The ax could bounce off the wood you are trying to chop…and hit you. Even a dull ax can do some major damage to the human body. Sharpening the ax is wise thing to do. It definitely will help you succeed in your wood chopping efforts. Do you have a way to sharpen that ax? It also works on relationships. As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17. Are you willing to seek wisdom to help a friend?

Prayer ~ Lord, help me to give and receive wisdom…to sharpen a friendship.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

When considering what recipe to blog for today I asked my daughter what was he son’s favorite food/recipe? They live 3,000 miles away and with changing tastes I don’t always know the kiddos current favorites. She told me Zander is on a new diet. He likes four major food groups. Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn and Syrup. Hmmm. Interesting food groups. Z will be ten next week—here’s to your new diet! Cheers! 

When I was growing up my sister and I frequently made taffy—especially in the summertime. We had the  Betty Crocker’s Cook Book for Boys and Girls.  The first six pages are missing—so I don’t know when it was published, but it must have been around 1956 or 1957. Since the Sugar Cookie page is very soiled, we probably used that recipe the most. Jjust for you, Zander—here’s my family’s favorite Taffy recipe. Make sure you use Nebraska corn syrup—or one with no GMOs. Not sure your orthodontist is going to want you to eat this—so make the pieces really small!

Taffy

Butter a platter.

Stir together in a large saucepan and heat slowly until all sugar is dissolved.

            1 cup sugar

            ½ cup water

            ¼ cup light corn syrup

            1/8 tsp salt

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Continue cooking and stirring. Test occasionally by dropping a small amount from a spoon into a cup of ice water. Taffy is done when you can form a hard ball in the ice water or when it reaches 255 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

At once pour onto platter.

When syrup is cool enough to handle, gather it into a ball and pull it—and pull it until it is white and firm. Grease hands slightly with oil or butter so taffy won’t stick to your hands. This is a fun family activity.

Pull taffy out into a rope, twist, and cut with scissors. Enjoy it—but don’t let it ruin your braces!

Taffy can be flavored by adding a few drops of peppermint, 1 tsp vanilla, or 2 Tbsp cocoa just before you start to pull it.

Wrap any leftover pieces in waxed paper so they don’t stick together.

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