It’s Feed Me Friday

Herb butter isn’t just for graduation, but this time I’m making it especially for a celebration of JoHanna’s graduation. Did you read my post over at The MOM Initiative about how Moms are Meant to Graduate? I like food ideas that don’t require a lot of time, make a lot of mess, hurt my food budget … but make me look like I’ve been scouring Pinterest (I haven’t).

Since tomorrow is graduation (sigh, smile, wipe a tear, be stunned …) I did some of the most important things this morning:  Pray about our daughter’s future, confess some of my fears (ouch), change the sheets for relatives, make coffee, feed the birds, make a punch ring, and stand on the porch. I don’t think I’m procrastinating, but I admit it would be nice to have one.  more.  day.  to linger in this season.

So let me share simple herb butter steps, along with a few insights into my pre-grad thoughts.

Herb butter for graduation

• Soften 1 stick of unsalted butter (To shape a life, you need to introduce warmth.)
• 1/2 Tablespoon of any herb mix you like; I used a mix of chives and rosemary.  (Variety tastes better, and we have to nurture that appreciation in our kids.)
• 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (More earthy than processed, it’s good to remember we are but dust.)
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (This helps to make it easily spreadable; no one appreciates a “hard” texture in butter or in us.)

I tripled this recipe, but these are the basics for a single batch. I have to say that herb butter really does beg to find a home on homemade bread, so just give in!

Rinse lightly and then dry your herbs, then chop them to a fine size, but not minced.

I suggest mixing your herbs in thoroughly before sprinkling the salt all around and mixing, so everything is fully combined. Finally, drizzle the olive oil over the butter and then stir in completely.

Let the butter chill until it’s about the consistency of mayonnaise. Prepare a piece of clear plastic wrap and scoop your mixture into the center. Pull the plastic wrap up and fold it over, gently shaping the butter into a log.  If you don’t want to go this route, you can also let it full chill in the bowl and then use a melon baller to make herb butter balls. It really depends on how you will serve it and how much time you have.

So for the rest of the weekend, I will be unplugged and focused on family and celebration. I promise I’ll share some grad day pictures over at the Come Have a Peace Facebook page.

I hope your weekend will include some warmth, variety, softness, and awe that you are created from the by God who breathed life into you and calls you to a life of bringing Him glory. That’s worth celebrating!