As today marks the centennial blog post I thought that I would delight your taste buds with beta carotene, vitamin A, C, pectin, fluorine and potassium. As your presence and energy has fortified Acacia on many days, I pray that this blog’s ‘thoughts’ have truly been a source of inspiration. I pray that the post were special to read, provided some depth and that they brought back wonderful recollections (childhood, adulthood.) I look forward to continuing to inspire you in some way. I pray that this blog continues to “pique your interest and tempt your palates” with more posts.
Here is my personal recipe for carrot drink:
5lbs of carrots
1 large can of Evaporated milk
1.5 liter of water
1 cup of sugar
A Pinch of salt to taste
A Pinch of cinnamon
A Pinch of nutmeg
A touch of vanilla extract
Carrot slices to decorate
Juice the carrots. In a 2 liter pitcher add milk, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Mix well.
Serve it chilled.
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Recipe by Brenda L. McCartney
Tags: Bahamas. Montserrat, Blog, Brenda McCartney, carrot drink, centennial, Creative, inspire, motivate, post, tropical drink, west indies
Photograph by - Olga's Gallery / ABC Gallery
As I woke up this morning I thought about all of the pieces of art that have delighted me over the years. It took me back to my first love – ART and the definition we used back then that always stayed with me; Art is the expression of oneself. It brought to my mind the many international artists that I have admired. Famous and unknown including painters, architects, and poets or engineers (Michelangelo, Van Gogh, Picasso, Leonardo, Walcott, Shakespeare, Christopher Wren, Borges); they have all left an indelible mark on society and history. I also recall those talented people in my life who have helped to nurture and bring to the forefront my own gifts – especially the teachers.
There are many young talented people in the world and as individuals it is up to all of us to try to nurture encourage their gifts. My thoughts right now go to Michelangelo who was regarded as an exceptionally talented youth. As a young artist, with little or no experience he asked to paint the Sistine Chapel. Today as we have young ones around us let us encourage them in the pursuit of what they love. I always admire the celebrity Will Smith for encouraging his son to be the best he can be. We all grew up hearing the saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Let us inspire motivate and help those children around us to hone their skills and their widely different potentials. This may come in the form of a kind word, through giving insights or in practical ways.
Today think of those artists whose work you have enjoyed so well and seek to nurture talent where you find it.
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