Two Temples

Two Temples

A builder built a temple,
He wrought it with grace and skill,
Pillars and groins and arches,
All fashioned to work his will,
And men said as they saw it's beauty,
"It never shall know decay,
Great is they skill, O builder!
Thy fame shall endure for age."

A mother built a temple,
With infinite loving care,
Planning each arch with patience,
Laying each stone with prayer.
None praised her unceasing efforts,
None knew of her wondrous plan,
For the temple that the mother built
Was unseen by the eye of man.

Gone is the builder's temple
Crumbled into the dust;
Low lies each stately pillar
Food for consuming rust.
But the temple the mother built,
Will last while the ages roll,
For that beautiful unseen temple,
Was a child's immortal soul.
~Hattie Vose Hall



Just a little thought today. I just arrived home from working all last night and the birds were already singing their little hearts out as I walked down the lane. The sun was peeking up over the horizon and the grass was glittering with early morning dew. Along the way I felt the brush of gossamer spider webs, woven across the path from one hedgerow to the other . . . I hated to break them as I know how much work was involved, but what can one do . . . I'm too tired to do otherwise!

I am hoping that Blogger has finally worked out the kinks that have caused problems these past few weeks for visitors visiting my page, and a few others. I switched to Mozilla Firefox and it made all the difference in the world. I don't think Blogger likes Internet Explorer at all!

Off to bed I go but before I do, here's a little something to whet your appetites. Nothing could be any tastier or easier! (This tasty dish is one of my favourites!!!)



*Chicken Rarebits*
Serves 4
Printable Recipe

I just love this easy chicken meal. The chicken turns out so moist and tender and covered in a deliciously cheesey sauce. The roasted cherry tomatoes provide a tasty contrast. I like to serve this with crusty bread to mop all the delicious juices.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5 ounces strong cheddar cheese, grated
1 rounded TBS grainy mustard
3 TBS single cream
1 (150g) packet of cherry tomatoes, preferably on the vine
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper



Pre-heat the oven to 200*C/400*F. Taking a sharp knife, slice the chicken breasts in half through the middle almost all the way, so that you have two thinner pieces that you can fan out.

Lightly butter a shallow baking dish that is large enough to hold all the chicken pieces fanned out. Lay the chicken in the dish. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix the cheese, cream and mustard together in a small bowl. Divide equally amongst the chicken pieces piling on top of each. There is no need to smooth it out.

Place the tomatoes, still on the vine, around the chicken.

Cook for 30 minutes, until the chicken is golden and the tomatoes are nicely roasted.

Serve immediately.



If you're looking for a tasty salad to serve on the side, hop on over HERE and you'll find a real winner! (Little Gems with a Blue Cheese Dressing, delicious!)

Nighty Night!