PROVO TABERNACLE BURNS TO THE GROUND

Joel drove me down to see what was going on with the Provo Tabernacle that was reported to be on fire.  These are a few of the pictures that I took of this sad scene.  What a sad, sad day for everyone.  I grew up in Provo and this building is part of my life.  I went to numerous Stake Conference meetings in this building, along with Seminary Graduation.  Joel's dad Joseph sang with the Ralph Woodward Chorale, and every year at Christmas time the group sang "The Messiah" in the Tabernacle.  People were taking pictures, standing there just staring, or openly sobbing.    I sincerely hope this can be put back together again, but only time will tell.  A fencing company is there getting ready to put up a fence. 

Words cannot express how I feel right now.

Christmas Recipes to Share

Oreo Truffles
Ingredients
1 18-oz. Pkg. Chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling, finely crushed
1 8-oz. Pkg. Cream cheese, softened
1 lb. White baking chocolate, melted
Directions
1. In large bowl combine crushed cookies and cream cheese. Beat with mixer on low speed until well blended. Form 1-inch balls by hand. Dip balls in white chocolate; place on baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. To store, cover and refrigerate. Makes 50 truffles.

 

Pin Wheel Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
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  FILLING:
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange peel and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 4 hours or until firm.
• Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth; set aside to cool.
• On a floured surface, divide dough in half; roll each half into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with filling. Carefully roll up into a tight jelly roll and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight.
• Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 8 dozen