I love to take meals to people when they are sick, have had surgery or just need a little extra tlc when life gets overwhelming. Sometimes it is easy to become so focused on my own family that it becomes difficult to think of others around me who are in need of help.
There have been PLENTY of times in my life when I have been taken under the wings of others and have been shown mercy that it is still a blessing to me today to even just think about. I can't help but to think of how it feels to be taken care of. It is one of the best feelings in the world! Don't you want to share what you have been blessed with?
Tortilla soup or Chicken Noodle soup is one of the most comforting meals I can think of...except for homemade Macaroni and Cheese...OH! and mashed potatoes, banana milkshakes...
When I know I am going to be taking soup to somebody, I like to make rice for dinner the night before and then use the leftover rice (I don't measure, I just toss it in) in my Tortilla soup. It helps to stretch the soup so that you can feed your family and take some to another family to enjoy as well.
I use LEFTOVER containers to take dinner in so nothing has to be washed and returned. I keep some basic containers on hand that I purchase at Cash and Carry, but I save jam jars, little boxes, containers from berries, tomatoes etc. to re-use.
Do you have a favorite way to use or "disguise" leftovers? Do you make something in advance with plans to bless others?
This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Administer true justice, show mercy and compassion to one another." Zechariah 7:9
You are so sweet. I end up making about everything into chili and my poor hubby just eats whatever is set before him. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI buy casserole-sized dishes at garage sales and Goodwill so that I don't need them back...I guess those would count as "leftovers".
ReplyDeleteThey are always less expensive than buying a foil pan when planning to take a meal.
When I get really stuck...and need to take a meal...I've taken Papa Murphy's pizza (without a hint of shame) and a home made salad...because hey--we all know how incredible it is to receive a meal when it's needed...and when you hit that point...you usually don't care too much whether it's "from scratch" or not :)
So kind and adorable! What a great idea... I need to do this!
ReplyDeleteLove your heart Lisa!
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