I Thought I Heard the Lion's Roar - Cindy L. Allen, Author

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Texas Caviar - one of Cindy L. Allen's favorite recipes

Marinade
¾ C Cider Vinegar
½ C Olive Oil
1 C Sugar or Splenda
1 t Salt
½ t Pepper
Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar, remove from heat and cool

Caviar
1 C Celery finely chopped
1 C Green Pepper finely chopped
½ C Red Pepper finely chopped
½ C Yellow or Orange Pepper finely chopped
1 – 14 oz can Black Beans
1 – 14 oz can Pinto Beans
1 – 14 oz can White Corn

Open cans of black beans, pinto beans and corn, pour into colander rinse and drain
In a large bowl, add the celery, peppers, beans and corn
Pour the cooled marinade over the mixture and gently mix
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours or longer
To serve, drain off almost all the marinade
Serve with scoop style chips

I Thought I Heard the Lion’s Roar – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

‘I have heard the roar of the lion – have you? Maybe it came in the form of a betrayal from someone you loved. Perhaps it was hidden behind the words of an employer who told you that your services were no longer needed. Maybe it was disguised in the phone call you received from the doctor saying that he had bad news. I believe we all sometimes hear the lion’s roar, though we often fail to recognize it for what it is.’

Cindy Allen and her husband have had their share of hearing the lion’s roar. When the company you work for “downsizes” it sometimes means you must do the same. In Cindy and Jim Allen’s case, it meant even more. They struggled with the loss of Jim’s job, reserve funds running out and jobs seeming to be almost extinct. Through their own “downsizing” they were faced with the possibilities of moving from Michigan to Maine and later to South Carolina. Either of these moves would not only take them away from their beloved state of Michigan but also their family and friends. So, how do you cope with the trials that are placed in front of you and not give up on God? You become stronger in your beliefs as every obstacle is tossed your way. You don’t give up and you don’t blame yourself nor God.

I don’t know that I’ve ever known anyone as strong willed and strong in faith as Cindy Allen. As I read I Thought I Heard the Lion’s Roar, I found myself finding many times that I would have thrown up my hands and said I give up. At least that’s what would probably have happened before reading this inspiring book of faith. Cindy Allen has given me, as well as everyone who reads her book, the references needed to help you fight the battles you are faced with when you “hear the lion’s roar.”

1 comments:

  1. mary kennedy said...

    This looks terrific, can't wait to read it and try the recipe!

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