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Recipe Friday, October 28th - Butterscotch Brownies

Now that the weather is cooling off a little, it's time to do some baking. 



Butterscotch Brownies
1 c. brown sugar                    1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. vegetable oil                    2/3 c. flour
1 egg, unbeaten                        1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla                                1/2 tsp. salt
Combine sugar and oil;mix well..  Add egg, nuts and vanilla.  Fold in flour, baking powder and salt.  Bake in an 8 X 8 X 2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. 

I'm busy writing book #3 in the Land of Canaan series, His Love Endures Forever.  
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Beth

Beth Wiseman Facebook Party!

I'm excited about my first Facebook Party!  I've never been to a FB party, much less hosted one in conjunction with my publisher, so I called on the experts for guidance!  The party will be on November 1.   Check your time zone below.  It will last for an hour and a half, and it is going to be a blast!   


Let's chat a minute about how the party will work. If you haven't been to a FB party before – here's the scoop: On the eve of the party - head over to the event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=294116430600265. The party will take place on a NOTE that will be created right before 5PM PST / 8PM EST / 7PM CST. We'll post the link to that NOTE on my wall and on the event page - then follow the link to the Party Page! I'll be posting new info, trivia questions, discussion questions at the top of the Party Page and YOU will be using the 'COMMENT' box at the bottom of the note to chat with me and the other guests. Ask me any questions that you'd like. I'll be asking you questions too. And chat with others – make some new friends. Treat this just like you would a live book club discussion or party. Grab yourself a cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa and MINGLE. Hope to see you there.

And, I can't believe I agreed to this since I'm SUCH a beginner, but my publisher asked me to give away one of paintings as the grand prize.  So, this is what I chose to give away:

 
There will be other giveaways as well!  Can't wait to see you all there, so mark your calendars!    Tell your friends!

Peace and Blessings!
Beth

Recipe Friday, October 14th - Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Muffins

Another Fall pumpkin recipe from one of my Colorado Amish friends that I met when I was visiting the San Luis Valley last year.  I was researching the setting for The Wonder of Your Love, book #2 in the Land of Canaan series (in stores now!).  I met some wonderful and generous folks while we were there. 



Cream Cheese and Pumpkin Muffins

2 beaten eggs                    1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. pumpkin                    3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk                            1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. oil                                1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. flour                        1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Filling:

3 oz. cream cheese            1 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. sugar

Grease bottoms only of muffins cups or line with paper baking cups.  Mix all batter ingredients. Fill cups 2/3 full.  Put 1 teaspoon filling on top of batter.  Swirl with knife.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. 

Enjoy! 
Have a great weekend!  I'm looking forward to enjoying some of this luscious fall weather we're having here lately.
Blessings,
Beth

Facebook Party -- Chance to win one of my paintings!

I'm excited that my publisher--Thomas Nelson--is helping me throw an Author Chat Party on Facebook on Nov. 1.  It's at 7 p.m. (CST), so if you go to my 'Fans of Beth Wiseman' page on Facebook (must be logged into Facebook) HERE, then click on 'Events', you'll find all the information about the party!  Please RSVP! Help me celebrate the release of The Wonder of Your Love, book #2 in the Land of Canaan series! 

We'll all be chatting for an hour and a half!  I'll be giving away one of my paintings, several mini prize packs, and a sneak peek at the next book in the series! 

Here's another link about the party HERE.  Please share with your Facebook friends! 

 

AND....here is the grand prize.  I was in a wintry mood when I painted this a couple of weeks ago! 



Hope to see you all at the Facebook Party!  Have a wonderful week! 

 

Recipe Friday, October 7th - Squash Rolls

Hi everyone!  I have a tiny bit of time this afternoon, so I thought you might like a new Amish Recipe.  For me, October brings thoughts of pumpkins.  This sounds like a yummy way to utilize this healthy veggie.

Squash Rolls
1 Tbsp. yeast                    1/2 c. milk, cooled
1/4 c. warm water            2 eggs
1/2 c. butter                        1/2 c. sugar or 1/4 c. honey
1/2 tsp. salt                        4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1 c. squash or pumpkin

Disolve yeast in water;mix rest of ingredients together, except flour.  Add flour.  Let rise 1 hour.  Make into rolls.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. 

Falling leaves, falling temperatures and hopefully, falling rain in Texas!
Blessings,
Beth

The Wonder of Your Love -- releasing soon!

Happy Thursday! 

I'm SO excited for everyone to read The Wonder of Your Love, book #2 in the Land of Canaan series.  I love Katie Ann's story!  Here's what BookList and Romantic Times Magazine had to say! 



FROM BOOKLIST:  Wiseman delivers again in this page-turning addition to the Land of Canaan series. The series opener, Seek Me With All Your Heart (2010), introduced us to Katie Ann, an Amish widow trying to make a fresh start in a new settlement in Colorado. The birth of her only son, Jonas, is a beam of light in a dark time. Then an Amish widower, Eli Detweiler, proves that one never knows what to expect when love is given room to grow. A second chance at love for this family man and an opportunity for Katie Ann to trust again make for an inspired romance filled with interesting subplots. Wiseman is among the best at writing moving Amish fiction, and this quick read will leave fans of this fiction niche clamoring for more.

FROM ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE:  A wonderful entry in the Land of Canaan series about an Amish widow and widower brought together by an English matchmaker.  The characters are well rounded with just enough stubbornness in them.  Wiseman knows her Amish facts and brings readers into a world few outsiders get the pleasure of taking part in.  Compelling, page-turner.


The official release date is Oct. 4, but some online outlets are already shipping, and it should start hitting the shelves any day.  Hope to hear what you think! 

Blessings for a great day!
Beth

Recipe Friday, September 9th - Apple Salad Dressing

This recipe is listed under desserts in my Colorado Amish cookbook.  It's not a salad dressing as in a mayonnaise type, but a sauce that is poured over a bowl of fruit.  It looks interesting and I'm anxious to try it. September is apple season.
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Apple Salad Dressing
1 1/2 cu. water                    1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar                         1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. Clear Jell               1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. oleo (margarine)   1/2 c. cold water
your choice of fruit

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.  Combine sugar, Clear Jell and cold water.  Stir into boiling water and boil until clear, 2 to 3 minutes.   Take off heat and add oleo, vinegar, salt and vanilla.  Cool and pour over your choice of fruit.  We prefer apples and banannas.  Nuts are delicious, also. 


Please pray for all of our Texas neighbors who are dealing with the horrible wildfires. Nine families have lost their homes in our county this week, and it is so very dry here, I fear there will be more.
Blessings to you and your family,
Beth

Recipe Friday, September 2nd - Butterfinger Ice Cream Dessert

Well, the high temperatures here  just seem to go on and on. Here we are in September already, and the forcast for today is still expected to be over 100 degrees in my little part of Texas. 
I've given up on dieting for now.  I need my comfort food when I'm under stress and I get sooooo stressed when I look at my schedule.  I must write a novel and a novella before the end of the year .  YIKES!

So here's a high cal, fluffy, cool, Amish dessert we can all enjoy this week! 

Butterfinger Ice Cream Dessert

2 1/2 c. crushed graham crackers                    1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream, softened (Blue Bell, if you can)
1/2 c. oleo    (that's margarine)                           2 boxes instant vanilla pudding
5 large Butterfinger candy bars                          3/4 c. milk
2 c. Cool Whip (thawed)

    Mix crushed Butterfingers and graham crackers with oleo.  Press in bottom of 9X11 inch pan, saving 1 cup.  Mix vanilla pudding, milk and Cool Whip together.  Whip this into your icecream until smooth.  Put on top of crumbs in pan, sprinkletop with reserved crumbs.  Freeze and serve. 

Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Beth

Recipe Friday, August 26th - Breakfast Burritos

Well, Friday came and went this week with no recipe posted.  Sorry about that!  Better late than never?

Here's another recipe I found from my Colorado Amish friend that does not require the oven. 

Breakfast Burritos
1 lb. sausage                                 8 flour tortillas
1 small onion, chopped               1 c. grated cheese
1 green pepper, chopped            sour cream
10 eggs                                            salsa
1/2 c. milk

Brown sausage with chopped onion and pepper.  Beat eggs and milk.  Combine egg mixture with sausage mixture.  Cook in skillet until set.  Eggs should be soft with no liquid remaining.  Heat a tortilla, fill with scoop of egg mixture.  Top with some cheese, sour cream and salsa.  Roll burrito style.  Continue with remaining tortillas.
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These are very popular here in Texas.  You can make them with chorizo sausage and jalapeno peppers if you like  the heat.  These could even be served at lunch or supper with a little salad on the side. 


Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!
Blessings.
Beth

Recipe Friday, August 19th - Tropical Dessert

  Having just returned from 10 glorious days in Maui, I'm still feeling a little Tropical.

Tropical Dessert
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
3 oz. box instant vanilla pudding
1 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed

Beat pineapple and pudding together well.   Fold in oranges and Cool Whip to the pudding mixture.  Chill.

Thanks once again to an Amish friend in Colorado for this light and easy summer dessert.

And here's a really cute palm tree garnish idea using a lime and cinnamon sticks:
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To make palm tree leaves, cut lime in half; remove and discard pulp. Place lime halves, cut side down, on a cutting board. With a pencil, sketch five leaves from bottom to top on each half. Cut out leaves, leaving center intact; make little cuts to create a palm leaf appearance. To create a base for the trees, turn 2 oz. disposable cup upside down; cut two small slits in the bottom. Insert a cinnamon stick in each slit for tree trunks. Break a toothpick in half. Insert pointed ends into center of lime halves; insert broken ends into cinnamon sticks.  Submerge the cup in the serving bowl. 

Have a great weekend!  Try to stay cool.
Blessings,
Beth