November 26, 2017

Sabbath Brunch


Dan works weekends, so we observe another day of the week for our seventh-day rest. We find it physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually important to take a weekly reset. As part of the slower pace of that day, we eat breakfast after morning chores instead of before, and I make something special, like blueberry pancakes. Cooking them on the wood cookstove with the cast iron griddle makes them all tastier!

Sabbath Brunch © Nov 2017 by Leigh

15 comments:

Chris said...

What a delightful sabbath treat. Blueberry pancakes. Yum! We love our sourdough pancakes with maple syrup and ice-cream. Although, it's mostly the kids. ;)

Taking a day of rest is important. Glad you and Dan enjoy yours, and make it special.

Mama Pea said...

Good for you for getting in that weekly day of rest. I don't know what's wrong with us. We've tried to make Sunday that rest and recoup day of the week but something always seems to come up. Maybe Saturday nights we need to post a big sign both outside and inside saying our rest and relaxation is not to be interrupted! Putting a hefty gate across the driveway (and maybe lock on the house door) would be helpful, too! Truth to tell, I'm sure a big part of the problem is that we both tend to use Sundays as a "catch up" day wrapping up all the little tasks we didn't finish during the week. Sigh. We're hopeless. :o\ With Dan being gone so much, I'm surprised (and envious) he's able to be sensible and honor that day of rest. As I said, good for both of you!

Quinn said...

I have never made a decent pancake in my entire life and it's not for lack of trying. However, a while back I had an interesting discussion with a real-life chef about this mysterious shortcoming, and he told me a couple of things that might - just MIGHT - make all the difference. Haven't tried yet, but maybe soon. Because I agree: pancakes for breakfast would be a special treat for a special day of the week!

Leigh said...

Chris, I'm happy to report that I just started a new batch of sourdough. All your sourdough posts and breads have inspired me to get back to it!

Mama Pea, it's work to rest! LOL. You're right about Sunday being a catch up day for most folks. It used to be that way for us too, until we made the decision and stuck to it. Now I look forward to that day of not "having" to do anything. The day has it's own schedule, which really makes it seem set apart. I find I'm much more rejuvenated on the next day to get back to my projects and other tasks.

Quinn, I hope you'll share your new pancake secrets when you have success! My best pancakes are when I use whey with baking powder for leavening, plus an egg, and not make the batter too thin. And now that I'm using our own homegrown wheat I've noticed a wonderful difference in both rise and flavor. :)

Rain said...

That's a great idea Leigh. I do that once a week, after dog duties, I do nothing else but hobbies and watching movies in bed. Otherwise, the stresses of little things get to me so much and my anxiety gets worse. But then, I need half an hour of yoga each evening too, to help! I love brunches! We do that once in a while, but our main meal is always dinner.

Leigh said...

Rain, that's our main meal too, and breakfast is usually early and simple. Brunches make the day special! Of course animal duties always come first! :)

Goatldi said...

Yum! The last batch of pancakes was Blueberry Sourdough and delicious may I add. I love the idea of a day of rest and attending to things that often times take a back seat. Also time to spend being mindful with those one shares their home with. I have several friends who do this and each family has worked out what works best for them and their intentions. As simple as time spent with family , a special meal, no interruptions from the outside world to home church. What a diverse lot we are.

Leigh said...

A weekly reset, yes. :) Interesting you should mention home church. That's what we do after brunch. All the talk of sourdough pancakes has motivated me to make a new batch of sourdough starter!

M.K. said...

Those look perfect. Yummy :) I too believe we are designed to need a Sabbath rest, a weekly time off for both bodies and minds. We must take it when we can. That's thoughtful living!

Ed said...

I find it very nice that you pick another day of the week to observe a day of rest. So many I know in Dan's position never do that and I'm sure are worse off because of it.

Susan said...

There is nothing as satisfying as pancakes (especially blueberry) on your morning of rest. It feels so luxurious!

Renee Nefe said...

usually our Sundays are pretty relaxed after worship service...so much so that I don't make breakfast...it's fend for yourself cereal. ;) This week was a bit different. Hubby might take off this Thursday...maybe pancakes then.

Chris said...

I'm happy to hear you're giving sourdough another try, Leigh. It's quite normal to put it down during the warmer months, and crank it back up again, once the cooler weather returns. Have fun with it!

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Good for you taking a day of rest as can imagine how busy you must be. I make gluten free pancakes for myself and then freeze them as don't function my best in the mornings and want to eat right away! LOL I bet your blueberry pancakes freshly made tasted wonderful!! Nancy

Leigh said...

M.K. it's amazing how the need is built in, and it always interested me that the cycle is 7 rather than 10. I think it's one of the reasons that people who constantly go, go, go burn out.

Ed, I hadn't thought of that, but I think you're right. The commercial world is constantly pushing to make every day the same. I think all of society is worse off because of that too.

Susan, I agree! Something about the time factor to makes them instead of a quick breakfast before rushing off to do something. It sets a slower tone to the whole day!

Renee, one of the dads in our homeschooling group (so log ago!) once commented how his grandfather kept a very strict Sabbath, which in the end was no Sabbath for his grandmother. Grandfather expected elaborate Sunday meals, so she spent the whole day after Church cooking and cleaning up!

Thanks Chris! Yes, those hot summer months are a problem for keeping live foods. I find my kefir will make in as few as 6 to 8 hours instead of the 24 to 48 it takes at cooler times of the year. In winter our house temps are pretty uneven because of using wood heat. But I was reading about gold miners in Alaska, and the lengths they went to to keep their starters alive in winter. I won't take mine to bed with me, but where there's a will there's a way!

Nancy, I freeze the leftovers and pop them in the toaster oven when Dan's not home for breakfast! A favorite quick treat for breakfast. :)