The gift to listen Happy Mother’s Day!

"God Trusts women so much that He lets them bear and care for His spirit Children."

Neal A. Maxwell

Mother and God are partners in creation, love, sacrifice, and service.

From the Saviors Arms to Ours.

Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind.

It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.

David O. McKay

"There are few things more powerful than the faithful prayers of a righteous mother."

 

Boyd K. Packer

In the Kitchen

by Emily Freeman

If you want to know what is happening you just need to stand in the kitchen. That's what I have learned.

If I stand there, from first light of dawn until last light of day, I learn all there is to know about those who live under my roof.

They grab food on the way out the door, stand at the counter and eat apples and sunflower butter, request turkey-swiss-avocado at lunch some hot, some cold, chips and salsa in the afternoon, begin wondering what's for dinner around four, keep me company while I cook, gather round the table for homework while I clean up.

I wipe counters, wash dishes in soapy suds, unload the dishwasher and then load it again and again and again.  I slice turkey and cheese, make sure avocados will be soft for the next day, make shopping lists, and clean up behind whatever meal has just taken place. But mostly I listen.
  AND sometimes I share. We talk about all sorts of things in the kitchen.  Yes, you might be surprised by the subjects that take place at the kitchen counter.

It's because most of the people who gather there are from the High School. And when you are in High School there are a lot of things that need to be figured out. So I am trying to fill up my kitchen with good things.  So that the heart of every person who stops in there might be lifted.

But more importantly, I am trying to fill myself up with the Spirit…every last bit of myself. So that I can hear what needs to be said in the very moment that I need to say it. So that when I have a moment to receive the gift, the prompting, the insight, the inspiration, I can give it up. There are a lot of things that take place at that counter, but by far the most important moments are when we experience the gift.

"Perhaps God has a message for each of us in His glorious creations if we will only take a moment to stop, observe, and listen."

Lloyd D. Newell

Strawberry Crumb Pie

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter
• 3 ounces cold cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• Pinch of salt
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• For the Crumb Topping:
• 3/4 cup rolled oatmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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• For the Filling:
• 6 cups (2 pounds) hulled, quartered strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

Make the crust: Combine the butter and cream cheese in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the flour and salt and process just until the mixture comes together into a ball. Scrape out the dough, shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the crumb topping: Combine the oatmeal, flour and sugar in a small bowl and toss to combine. Add the melted butter and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Refrigerate the topping until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Working on a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick and fit it into a 9- or 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom (you can also use a springform pan). Trim the excess dough. Return the pie crust to the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Line the crust with foil, fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake until lightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and let the crust cool on a wire rack. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Make the filling: Toss the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Spoon the strawberry filling into the crust and spread the crumb topping evenly over the berries. Bake in the middle of the oven for 1 hour, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust and topping are golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool to room temperature before serving.

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