Blueberries and Heaven

I have a problem. A big problem.

I realized it as I was eating blueberries this morning.

My problem, like most Americans, is that I like blueberry flavoring better than the blueberry itself.

Preferring the synthetic over the real thing is the problem.

Other things we prefer over the real thing (I'm including you so I won't feel all alone)...

Jiffy over real Peanut Butter

Bartles & James over a Chardonnay

Fruity Pebbles over Oatmeal (which I blogged about: click here)

Hershey's over Baker's (click here...who said Switzerland had the best chocolate?)

Velveeta over Cheddar

Aunt Jamima's over Maple Syrup

Eggos over Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes (click here)

McDonalds over Farmer's Market

White over Whole wheat

Fruit snacks over Fruit

And the list goes on...

What is the reason for replacing the real with the synthetic?

Corn syrup is more addicting than the actual sugars in the fruit. And corn syrup is in EVERYTHING. Fruit is good on top of the dessert, but can never be considered the dessert itself. That's my problem. I wish for the day when the strawberry looks better than the cream and cake on which it sat.

Will my taste be more refined when I get to heaven?

Isaiah 25:6 even describes the food and beverages in heaven as "rich food" and "aged wine."

For all the non-drinkers out there, you'll have plenty of time to develop your palate.

For all the fruity pebbles eaters, we can only hope. Maybe Fruity Pebbles will be considered a "rich food."

Hearty Oatmeal Pancakes

2 cups rolled oats 2 cups buttermilk or plain yogurt (I use 2 cups milk + 2 T of vinegar) The night before using, mix together in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil In the morning, stir into oat mixture. 1/2 cup flour 2 T sugar 1 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t salt In a small bowl mix together then add to batter and mix briefly. Fry in a hot, greased frypan.

Easy Supper menu

I've always wanted a good roasted chicken recipe and I think I've found one. It is super easy and very tasty. I'll often buy a whole chicken, follow this recipe and serve it with potato wedges and steamed broccoli. All of my kids nap/play by themselves from 1-3 everyday. This is when I sometimes will get supper ready. I don't like to spend too much of the 2 hours preparing food so I like this menu because it's quick. It can be made up ahead. I usually put the chicken in 2-3 hours before we eat, then the potatoes in about an hour ahead. I cut up the broccoli and leave it in the pan on the stove and then steam it about 10 min. before we eat.The chicken is nice because I usually have leftovers which I will use in a soup the next day along with some of the broth from the chicken.