Parts of the World are Devastated Today - God is Still in Control

We have friends all over the world that are in our thoughts and prayers today following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan which also reached Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States.  We all have friends in these areas.  It's hard when you wake up and turn on the news to find that other countries have had a disaster.  Thousands are still missing in Japan and they are having issues with some of their nuclear power plants. 

The 7th Naval Fleet is there with all of their families.  Please remember all those affected by this disaster.  It was such a relief to hear from our friends this morning there and to find that they were all OK.  No matter what is going on, we need to remember that God is still in control and His will is being done in all things. 

Today, I want some fried chicken - southern style.  I probably won't make it but it does sound good today.  If you are looking for something for a picnic tomorrow with your family, this works good.

Say a little prayer for those in Japan and the surrounding areas and have a great weekend.

Charlene



Southern Fried Chicken 
 
INGREDIENTS:
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
2 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium size bowl mix together the eggs and milk. Add ALMOST all of the salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder (reserve a dash of each for seasoning the chicken pieces). Set aside.
2. Sprinkle a dash of the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder onto both sides of the chicken pieces.
3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Put the flour in a plastic bag. One piece at a time, dip the chicken into the egg/milk mixture then add to the plastic bag. Shake the bag so that the flour is covering each piece of chicken.
4. You can check to see if the oil is hot enough by sprinkling a little flour in the skillet. If it fries, it's hot enough! Place the chicken pieces in the skillet. After about 5 minutes, turn the chicken over. Let chicken fry for about 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the juices run clear. Enjoy!