Warm and pleasant greetings. We hope you are enjoying a good week.
Our Thanksgiving blessings this week: As we count our blessings, let’s make sure our blessings count. Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people in the U.S. Being aware, people learn about the importance of education, prevention and management of diabetes.
There’s no cure, as such, for diabetes, but the disease can be managed. Diabetes is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. It can cause blindness, kidney disease and other health problems.
You should see and hear much about diabetes this month. You may not have the disease yourself, but the more you know can help you give support to others.
I mention diabetes for several reasons, and mainly because it’s a daily reminder. My husband, with help, has learned to manage diabetes for over 59 years. I admire him for his discipline and education to manage this disease he inherited, this being just one of the risk factors.
We think of others also, and give recognition to all the mothers, fathers, friends and children who live every day with diabetes. It takes courage, but telling your story can have an impact on others who may be affected by diabetes.
Other risk factors than family history are smoking or being overweight, which can be managed through lifestyle change.
World Diabetes Day is every Nov. 14, which is the birthday of Sir. Fredrick Banting, who discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. The theme for World Diabetes Day is “Empowering Global Health.” The theme stresses the importance of communities working together to combat this global issue. You may want to go online to find quizzes to test your knowledge about diabetes. Check the one “Do you know about pre-diabetes?”
Thinking of upcoming holidays, hard-cooked eggs are a favorite dish many enjoy sharing.
Deviled eggs are great for parties and other gatherings. We enjoy deviled eggs for many reasons and any season.
The dish is appropriate for appetizers, main course, lunch and, of course, picnics.
Deviled eggs originated in ancient Rome, where they were popular among the elite. Now, deviled eggs are popular everywhere.
If you are making deviled eggs or another dish, you’re going to have to peel away the shell. To make it easier to shell, don’t crowd the pot when boiling eggs.
Carefully put eggs (set out of the refrigerator) in boiling water, enough to cover eggs. Set timer for desired minutes. (This will make egg whites soft and the yolks will be soft and velvet-like.)
Immediately place hot eggs into the ice bath. When eggs are cool, the shells will slip right off.
Peel eggs starting with the bottom end first, as it is easier to get under the membrane.
Just a tip or two shared to make it easier when you make your favorite deviled eggs dish.
Enjoy life today. Be blessed.
