Mary and Martha

Point of the Week: Be more like Mary! 

Luke  10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a women named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary was chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." 

Martha was busy working in the kitchen and preparing everything that needed to be done, frustrated that Mary wasn't helping one bit and frustrated that Mary was in the room (full of men!!) focusing on Jesus. Martha was doing all of the work and she even called Mary out for not doing anything, and yet Jesus says that Mary had the right idea. Mary was focusing on Jesus and the relationship. 

Lou (my mom) and Kitty (my aunt) shared this easy appetizer sure to dazzle a crowd and easy enough you won't have to sacrifice time in the kitchen instead of visiting with your friends!

Baked Goat Cheese 

1 block/log of cranberry cinnamon goat cheese 

1 can crescent dough, rolled out into one large rectangle 

1 egg, whisked together

Grease a cookie sheet or use silpat baking liner, press the crescent dough into one large rectangle. Open the log of cheese and mold into a large patty (like a hamburger). Place in center of dough rectangle. Fold the dough around the cheese. Turn the cheese/dough upside down so the edges are on the bottom. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Bake according to crescent roll instructions or until golden brown.  (**You can try this recipe with Brie, too!)

Serve with crackers. 

I forgot to take a picture before we dove in! 

Herk's Girls Tip of the week: Use a crinkle cutter to cut carrots. Then serve in little glasses to make individual appetizers. Also try and make homemade ranch, with prepared seasonings from Penzy's Spices and adding sour cream and mayo or buttermilk. SO delicious!