::Keepin' it in the Family::

Today, as we speak (or you read, whatever), I am fully enjoying some quality family time!  I'm currently in the Bayou, catchin' some gators, eattin' some cajun crawfish, and havin' a good 'ol time!  Ok, maybe I'm not doing all (or any) of those things, but I can guarantee I'm having a fantastic time with my mom, stepdad, sister, brother in law, Wade, my in-laws, Wade's grandma, and a whole slew of extended relatives!  Isn't family time just the best??

Speaking of family, check out what Meaghan has to say on the subject.  She's super awesome and donated to our mission trip to India as one of my Featured Ad sponsors!  Love ya Meaghan!!

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I'm so excited to be posting for Kerrie today!  I found her blog a while back, not exactly sure when or how, but she is definitely an inspiration to me as I'm sure she is to many of you as well!  Thanks for letting me overtake your blog today Kerrie!!

There's a man I know.  He's a friend to all he meets, a stranger he's never met.  He worked hard at a job he loved for many years and retired about ten years ago and now spends winters down in Arizona with the woman he's loved for the last four and a half decades.  In the summers, you will find him at his longtime home just north of the Twin Cities metro area in Minnesota.  He'll be watching his grandsons playing lacrosse and hockey, spending time at the lake or spending time with his family.  His love of his family, the Lord and life itself are things he's not afraid to show and share.  This man is my grandfather.  He is my stepmom's dad and one of my heroes.  He stares down the face of adversity and never takes a day for granted.

I love many things about my grandpa, but the two things that I love the absolute most are his love for God and his willingness to do just about anything for the ones he loves.

It hit me a few weeks ago, that the other day, hopefully not until I'm married and have kids of my own, this man won't be around anymore.  I realized then, I have been taking him for granted.  Although it was just less than a month ago, I now take every chance I can to spend with him and my grandma and cherish these times with him.  I thank God every chance I can for blessing me with these "bonus" grandparents.

My challenge for every one today is this, think of someone you are close with, and let them know how much they are loved and how much you cherish them, you think they know, but it never hurts to let them know once more!

Thanks again to Kerrie for letting me guest post!

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You are so welcome! Thank YOU for donating to our mission trip! You're so sweet!

Make sure you readers go over to her blog, "They Call Her Meaghan" and say hello!!

**P.S. I have a VERY EXCITING fundraiser for our India mission trip coming up on the blog! Outta this world crazy! I can't even believe it myself.  So make sure to check back!!**

ABLAZE::MARRIED

Today I'm linking up with #AblazeTheSeries!  It's an incredible series that ends today focusing on relationship with God in the midst of your relationship status. I'm pretty sure if you go here, you can see what I'm talkin about.

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(Me and my guy)

I'll never forget the statement my college minister made to us one Sunday morning.

"You'll know you're ready to be married when you are ready to stay single."

What he meant was, until you find your identity in Christ -- until you find your worth and stability in Him -- you are in no way ready to enter into a marriage relationship with another person.

As women, it is so easy for us to seek our worth in a man.

It's that whole, "You complete me" garbage we soak up from movies like Jerry Maguire.

The only person who should complete you is Christ.

When I was in college, I decided that marriage wasn't for me.

Failed relationship after failed relationship determined that in my mind.

I was tired of breaking up because guys couldn't handle my call to be a missionary.

So, I figured the two just couldn't go to together.

In my mind, I could not be a missionary and be married.

So I chose Missions.

It was on a mission trip when Wade entered my life.

I will never forget meeting him and quickly informing him that "I don't date. 

I'm going to be a missionary."

And I was serious. This was no ploy to get his attention.

He pursued me anyways and I slowly came to realize that as much as I tried, I couldn't let go of Wade.  So, when things started to get serious, I gave him a warning:

"Listen, I'm going to go off to Africa for a year and don't you try and stop me."

He didn't.

But God did.

I was set to go and came up to visit Wade for a few weeks before I was to head across the world for what had turned out to be 9 months.

In those two weeks, it all fell apart. 

(In actuality, it was all coming together, but I couldn't see that)

I stayed in Alabama because I really didn't know what to do at that point.

It was Wade that finally got me to Africa -- for one week. And it was during that week that God showed me I had it all wrong.

Going to Africa was a good and noble thing, but it was not what God had laid out for me.

I was making plans for myself and not letting God have control.

I got home from that trip and Wade proposed to me that very night.

Looking back I am able to see how God orchestration everything to lead me to this point.

Going to Mexico.

Meeting Wade.

Going to Africa.

Becoming Wade's fiance.

Getting married.

And now preparing to move to Mexico as full time missionaries together.

I never thought the day would come.

But all of that was not because of Wade. Sure he played a part -- but it was the parts God led him to.

Wade is so in tune with God's voice.  And I'm so lucky for that because I constantly struggle to hear it above my own.

I can trust my husband because I can trust God.

God is my number one love.

Wade is second.

As he should be.

And even knowing all that, its still a struggle to seek my assurance from Christ and not my husband.

I am complete because of Christ. I am made whole because of Him.

And as an extra gift, He gave me Wade.

My husband is a gift from the Lord. A precious gift that I am so thankful for it literally hurts. My heart is so swollen and full of Jesus and then He let Wade in and it's like it's about to explode. 

It's important, as a married woman, to remember your first love.

(I'm talking about God, y'all)

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ok so I really wanted to write more and maybe even edit this post a little more, but I'm about to leave for Mississippi (it's currently Thursday afternoon) and don't have time.  My laptop battery is dead (plug up only) and I really don't want to be typing away while I'm supposed to be hangin' with family anyways celebrating the 4th!  So, that's that.  Hopefully some of this post made sense.

Check back tomorrow for a guest post and MONDAY for a super cool, amazing-ful-ness, outta this world, beyond my wildest blogger dreams, fundraising RAFFLE that the Lord graciously provided me today!  AHH I can barely contain my excitement!! SERIOUSLY!

(Wanna keep up this weekend? follow me on Twitter and Instagram)

::How Sweet it is!::

Back in the day, I hosted a weekly link up called "Tuesday Challenge" which turned into "Life on a Mission".  In its baby stages (ok it's still in its baby stages) I would challenge readers with a weekly challenge on how to live their lives on a mission for Christ.  


Week in and week out, I would put forth a ton of effort into the linkup and then stress all day about whether anyone would link up.  Sometimes a lot of you did, and sometimes it would be just one.

While my first instinct was to feel like a total loser that no one wanted to hang out with, I instead would appreciate even the one.  This one, who was often alone and sometimes joined by another, is Amy.

I never would have met Amy if it weren't for her linking up.  Her posts encouraged me as she shared her reignited desire to share Christ with the people around her. We quickly became friends and I cannot wait for y'all to meet her too!  She's seriously so fun.

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Hi The Williams' Post readers! My name is Amy, and I blog over at Sweet Home Santa Barbara.

To be honest, I had a hard time deciding on what to write about for this post (Actually, let's be real, I still haven't fully decided as I'm typing this). 

Why did I have so much trouble? Because Kerrie's blog has always inspired me so much to be the best Christian that I can be. Her Life on a Mission posts encourage me to find a way to live out my mission every day. Her Marriage Letters posts make me hope that I will one day find myself in a Christ centered marriage as strong as her's. Her posts about Mexico leave me wanting to hop on a plane and meet them there asap. 

So posting on her blog? Eek, talk about pressure. 

I don't know about you guys, but sometimes, I find myself feeling like I fall short. Like I could be better, do better. 

Recently, Christ has been showing me that this feeling is not a bad thing. Recognizing my weaknesses and flaws, and praying about them will bring me closer to my Savior. Will remind me how much I need a Savior. And isn't that what His love is about? His perfect, flawless, loyal love that is given to us even though we do fall short? 

And what I love to be reminded of, is that even on those days, the days where I feel unworthy. The days where I know that there is more that I could have done, should have done. Even on those days, His love is mine. He loves me, even on my weakest days. 

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. 

Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. 

Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even 

the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. 

Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, 

nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from 

the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Romans 8:38-39

Now that, is something to get excited about. 

***

See?? What did I tell ya?  Isn't she great!?  If you venture over to her blog, you'll be sure to have a good 'ol time, tagging along while she is certainly living life to the fullest in Santa Barbara!  

I want to also say a HUGE THANK YOU to Amy for being on of my Featured Ads this month -- which means that she is super awesome and donated to our mission trip to India!

Love you Amy!

::The Girl Behind the Blog, Part 4::

I've been participating in The Girl Behind the Blog "Vlog" series with 5ohwifey since it's very beginning.

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I love this linkup because, instead of reading someones thoughts in our own voice, we get to hear it the way they intend. It gives the reader a chance to really get to know the "girl behind the blog" in a more personal way.

And today, that's just the point behind the prompt.

Today's questions are in effort to dig a little deeper and get to know the writer beyond what a reader might see from their blog.

1. Introduce yourself and your blog.
2. What is something we don't know about you just from reading your blog (I answered the next three as an answer to this question.)
3. How would you describe your style -- whether it be home decor, personal, or music.
4. What is your biggest pet peeve.
5. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

Enjoy!

**5 cool points if you can name the tune my phone makes!**

Well?  Learn anything new about me? How bout the fact that I am part crazy person? Or that I watch too much drama-filled TV? Or that I may not even remember writing this come morning?? Ay-yay-ay. 

BTW -- are you Rachel (randomlyrachels@gmail.com)? If so, CONGRATULATIONS!! You are the winner of my #MissionaryKerrie Giveaway!!

I sent you an email!

As a THANK YOU to everyone else, I am offering a discount code to all of my readers!

Use code: THANKYOU for 15% off any purchase!

Offer good 6/27 - 7/4, 2012

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Want to play along and add your Vlog?? Join 5ohWifey and Our Crazy Beautiful to get started!

::Mail Call::

I love love love getting mail.

Who doesn't, right?

Well, over the last week or so, I've been getting lots of fun stuff in the mail, including these beautiful pieces of jewelry from Morgan (shop) and Jenna (shop)

similar necklace//earrings//necklace

*10% discount code for The Williams' Post readers! (enter code: MISSION) 

//bracelet//

I love them each!  And even more-so, i love buying products from people who are real in my life! Not some unknown person out there.  

I also am pretty excited about the arrival of my new pots and pans!

(Does this make me an official adult??)

I have had the same set since my dad bought me some in college and they were in serious need of replacing.  I love to cook, so I'm sure these will be getting a great workout very soon!

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Speaking getting stuff in the mail...

how would you like to receive a bag or wallet from Missionary Kerrie's??

Today is the last day to enter the giveaway! Don't miss it!

and psst... I will be offering up a discount code for my shop tomorrow as well!

::DIYin' it in the Kitchen::

Allow me to give you a little tour of a corner in my kitchen. Shall we?

The weekend hit me with the DIY bug and it resulted in a serious obsession with my kitchen corner.

I have a serious overload of spices.

And I really do use them ALL.

So, to make things more visually appealing, I bought some matching spice jars (half off at Hob Lob) and some shelving (also from Hob Lob), which I painted a fresh Pistachio, to store them out in the open in a beautiful way!

I used my handy dandy Silhouette machine (finally. it's been collecting some dust.) to make the labels and ta-da!  Eye Candy for la cocina.

 (yes, I alphabetized them.)

While the inspiration was alive a kickin', I took advantage and labeled some of my larger jars as well.

(chai tea, flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar)

I mean, who doesn't love a good Spanish Lesson?

(cup measurer, butter bell, olive oil)

While this part is not at all DIY -- I just had to show off my Anthro cup measurer!

(little things like this are the only things I allow myself to afford in that store -- and it was on sale!)

How do ya like it?  I'm totally in love. :)

 linking up here

::insecurity::

I struggle with insecurity.

This is nothing new.

In fact, I think most people stuggle with it.

Well, I don't know so much about guys, but I would guarentee most girls do.

I'm not talking about insecurity with the way I look, dress, or how much I weigh.

Although Satan uses those things against me too.

Let me share with you a story.

Something that happened just yesterday.

It's about 8:30 in the morning and I hear my husband come home from work (for 7 days he works nights and the other 7 he doesn't work at all).  This is my favorite part of the day.  I love love love to hear him coming up the stairs to wake me up with a hug and kiss.  I love waking up like that.  

After our ritual hug and kiss he says something about the house smelling like food.  I had cooked the night before and also spent the whole previous day making 6 dozen cookies for his co-workers.  I had already run 2 loads through the dishwasher with the amount of cookware I'd gone through, and hadn't unloaded the 2nd load, leaving the dinner dishes in the sink.

I do this often, and it never bothers him to my knowledge. It's something about doing chores after 7pm.  It just feels wrong to me! Um, hello, that's TV time, right? ;)

Anyways, he mentions the smell and (lets remember I had just woken up) I said something to the effect of, "stop griping at me. I just woke up."  He immediately said he was sorry and he would hate to be woken up that way.  

He wasn't complaining, I really think he was just saying it. Because, apparently it was really bad (oops!)

Then he went downstairs while I laid in bed trying to muster the will to get up and he did the unthinkable.

He started unloading the dishwasher and washing dishes.

Most of you at this point are probably like, aww how sweet!

Well, that wasn't my reaction.  I came downstairs and told him to please stop!

(backstory: you should know that Wade doesn't do dishes. It makes him gag, which I think is hilarious. In fact, I'll never forget the one time I wiped his face with faucet water. I really thought he might puke.  So, when we got married we made a deal that I'd do the dishes, and he would take out the trash -- which I hate to do. Cool.)

When I heard and then saw him doing the dishes, a wave of insecurity came over at me.  My reaction in begging him to stop and nearly crying must have looked like lunacy to him.  But to me, he was doing the dishes because "I wouldn't, I didn't, I wasn't good enough, I failed him."

Man Satan is such a liar.

But I believed him.

Wade told me that he just wanted to help and that he was going to start helping like that more often.  My anxiety only rose.  I literally was having heart palpitations! I could not sit down and relax while my husband did the dishes.  I wanted to cry. I wanted him to stop.  I wanted to be better, be more, and for him to never have to pick up my slack. I wanted to be perfect.

I find myself facing this insecurity often.  In fact, when I take teams to Mexico, it hits me like a freight train.  Anytime someone does something as small as buying food or a case of water at the grocery store, my insecurity tells me it's because they don't trust me to provide it for them.  When in reality, they are only looking for a way to help and serve me.

I don't have a solution for this yet.  Other than prayer and searching the scriptures for comfort.  But the problem continues to arise.  

Why do we suffer such insecurities?  (I say we because I'm too insecure to say "I")

About a year or so ago, someone pointed out to me that those thoughts were just Satan lying to me.  I am now able to point it out and call him out for his lies and manipulation, but that usually comes after the near anxiety attacks and, more often than I'd like to admit, tears of inadequacy.  

In the end, I thanked my husband for what he did.  And it really did feel nice to have no dishes to do that morning. I just wish I could erase the good 1/2 hour when I was sure he was implying that I was a failure!  He felt so bad that this morning, when he got home from work, he woke me with two boquets of beautiful flowers.

I don't deserve him.

And I don't deserve grace.

But I thank God for both.

Do you have struggle with insecurity? Do you have any scripture that you go to when you struggle? I'd love for you to share!

linking up with Casey Weigand

::There's just something about Black & White::

These three photos could NOT be more different, but the black and white element they all share is, to me, just captivating.  While I LOVE color, you gotta admit, there's just something about 

black & white.

 photoshoot for Janna

date day at the zoo

home away from home

Today I'm joining several others in the 

hosted by The Hollie Rogue

want to help us go back to India to share a whole lotta Jesus? With the donation of your choice, you could be one of our July Featured Ads!  For more info, go here!

::Let's get Together::

Whoa. We are SIX MONTHS away from leaving for India!  I just know it will fly by.  In addition to being 6 months out, we are just 9 days out from the end of the month!  Where does the time go?  

I'm currently seeking July donors who would like to be a Featured Ad sponsor! There are two spots available this month and the price is up to YOU!  And what's even better is that your donation goes directly to help fund our mission trip to India.

You know what that makes you?

A Missionary.

It's true.

Featured Ad sponsors receive prime location on the blog with a LARGE 250x250 ad space and a guest post feature during the month of July!

If interested, please email me at

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New Ads go up July 1st!

Also, to all my swappers out there, I've got a new blog button!

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Feel free to grab it or these other sizes to replace my old ad!


AAANNNNDDD   I want to make sure everyone is aware of some current GIVEAWAYS going on! I'm giving away a Missionary Kerrie's bag or wallet (winner choice) right here AND a $15 shop credit to help my friend Annie go to Spain right here!

That's a whole lotta "And"

::Thoughts from the Barber Shop::

I've been thinking and thinking about what I want to post today and nothing came. We all have days like that. So I just decided not to post unless I had something to share.

Well, I do.

I just got onto facebook for the first time today to see this sweet post from my husband:

"Thoughts from the Barber Shop: Just sitting here waiting and once again my thoughts drift to you. You are the most amazing woman. Every time I think of you, the world melts away and pure joy overtakes me. I know my sacrifices are ultimately your sacrifices as well, and you have never complained. I'm humbled to be your husband. I don't believe anyone but Jesus deserves you....and I can't believe he shared you with me."

[There are no words.]

::A Gift For You: Giveaway!::

Each time I reach a Blog Milestone, I like to say a little "Thank you" to all of my readers.

I realize it's not about the numbers, but it means so much to me that so many of you have invested in our journey and support us.  If we've never talked, email me! I love meeting the different bloggers out there and I want to meet you too! 

So to celebrate 250 GFC followers, and to show how much I love you, I'm giving away a bag from my store to one lucky reader!

::VISIT MISSIONARY KERRIE'S::
I want to say a personal thank you to Morgan, Britt, and Quinton for suggesting the winning names for some of my new wallets via Instagram!

Giveaway closes at midnight, Tuesday, June 26th. Winner will be announced Wednesday the 27th.

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::This Weekend::

Nothin's changed.
 ::2009::

::2012::

And I still have an amazing dad who taught me to be strong, independent, and to chase after Jesus. And he can always make me laugh.

I love you dad, Happy Father's Day :)


Nothin's changed.
::Halloween 2010::

::A few days ago (2012)::

I will still do anything to make my nieces happy.  This happens to include buying a full on Elmo costume and donning it on command.

(I got a video message from my nieces the other night asking to see Elmo dance, so I got out of bed and made this impromptu dance video. Elmo's got moves, y'all.)

I mean, who can resist??

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But.

::Sometimes change is good::

And I'm pretty excited about this one:  I've added wallets to my shop! Since I opened my shop 3 months ago, you sweet people have donated almost $600 towards our mission trip to India! Have I mentioned how much I love you? Cause it's a lot! 

Be on the lookout for a couple giveaways this week!

::Sometimes change is very good::

Another change I've made is that I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and going to my very first Blog Conference!  That's right! I'm going to the Influence Conference!  I'm so excited and soooo nervous.  I really feel that God is going to teach me some useful info for how to use my blog to fuel our ministry, especially with our big move next year.

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Ok I realize this was pretty random, but I just had so much I wanted to share with you all! So, there ya have it. My changes and my non-changes.  Both are wonderful :) And so are you!

::And so, dear brothers and sisters::

[words from Paul]

...

I plead with you to give your bodies to God

because of all He has done for you.

Let them be a living and holy sacrifice --

the kind He will find acceptable.

This is truly the way to worship Him.

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world,

but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.

Then you will learn to know God's will for you,

which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me,

I give each of you this warning:

Don't think you are better than you really are.

Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves,

measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,

so it is with Christ's body.

We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.

So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.

If you give is serving others, serve them well.

If you are a teacher, teach well.

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.

If it is giving, give generously.

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.

And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Don't just pretend to love others.

Really love them.

Hate what is wrong.

Hold tightly to what is good.

Love each other with genuine affection,

and take delight in honoring each other.

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Rejoice in our confident hope.

Be patient in trouble,

and keep on praying.

When God's people are in need,

be ready to help them.

Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you.

Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them.

Be happy with those who are happy,

and weep with those who weep.

Live in harmony with each other.

Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people.

And don't think you know it all!

Never pay back evil with more evil.

Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

-- Paul, Romans 12:1-18

::Blank Canvas::

"You can't dream bigger than God. You should be more concerned with holding back God with your small dreams."

Tico and Tina

Tico and Tina are two dreamers. Their goal is to inspire others to live their dreams. To not live in fear, but to chase after God.  When I read about their Blank Canvas tour, my heart started to race. Everything they talk about is what I feel God has been showing us lately.  To stop chasing the American dream. To take a chance. To step out in faith.  To follow God, even when it's uncomfortable or seems totally crazy.

About ticotina

we're a passionately creative multicultural family, self-employed and location independent, and we're on a mission to inspire people to go after their dreams.

As I watched the video above, I imagined...
What if they were to come to Mexico this summer and see where God has taken my heart?  What if they could document it in a way that shows everyone what I feel inside?  It's so hard to explain love in words.

As many of you know, next summer we will be moving to Mexico to serve as full time missionaries.  We will join the people we've come to know and love as family over the last 5 1/2 years.  They will soon be our neighbors.  I'm still taking teams down on week-long mission trips until the move and I'll actually be staying down there for nearly three full weeks in a row this summer, helping two groups with a few free days in between.

Wouldn't it be amazing for them to come and see? To come and experience? To come and document?

They may not choose me, but I felt God pushing me to at least put myself out there.  Even now, as I write this, I feel a moving in my soul.

Over the last few days, I feel God has been showing me that He wants to use this blog to share our story when we move.  I will still be blogging and I really feel He is going to use this avenue (as well as my shop) to help resource our ministry and to hopefully encourage others to live life on a mission.

[all photos from our last trip, in April]

Do you know someone who you'd like to nominate for the Blank Canvas tour? It could even be you!  If so, link up with Tico&Tina!  This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and spread inspiration.

::Cranberry Brie Turkey Burgers::

Why is it that while trying to maintain healthy eating habits, that darn burger and french fry craving always creeps into my life?  Well, I think I may have my solution to the problem, folks!

Cranberry Brie Turkey Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries!

I first saw these while my husband and I perused the meat department at The Fresh Market.  When I saw the cranberry brie turkey burgers I HAD to have them. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to cook them within their lifespan. 

Sad. 

After I got home I thought, you know what? I can make that!  And so, I set out to recreate these gems and we LOVED the way they turned out! So much so, that we made them TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW.

That's serious, y'all.

(and they are soooo easy)

FULL INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF POST

It's simple: turkey patties, brie, and cranberries. THAT'S IT!

Press the brie cubes and cranberries into the meat like so...

Night two of this awesome dinner, we added some fresh pineapple.

Slap them babies on the grill -- actually, do it carefully. Turkey isn't very stable. I stuck mine in the freezer for a few minutes to help them hold their shape.

Enjoy the view -- above and below for me ;)

I made the sauce first and used the leftovers the next night. This sauce is so simple but seriously I could eat it with a spoon. YUM.

Assemble and Enjoy!

What you'll need
For the Burgers:
4oz Ground Turkey Patties
Brie
Dried Cranberries
Whole Wheat Buns/Sandwich thins
Freshly sliced Pineapple (optional)

For the Sauce:
2 tbls Spreadable Fruit (raspberry) melted
2 tsp Dijon mustard

Step by Step Instructions:
In a small bowl, melt the spreadable fruit. Mix in the mustard and set in the refrigerator.

Cut up about 2oz of brie into small cubes and press into Turkey burger patties
Press in several dried cranberries
Place in freezer for a few minutes to help them keep their shape on the grill.

Heat up the grill to about 350 degrees
Grill the burgers, cheese side up for about 6 - 8 minutes
Flip for an additional 4-6 minutes.  Basically, make sure they are cooked all the way through! You don't want these "medium anything". Got me?

(cook pineapple slices at the same time, if desired)

One cooked, transfer burgers to a nice healthy bun (I used Sandwich thins at 100 calories each), spread top side of bun with the sauce, and add a pineapple (optional. Wade ate his with the pineapple, I opted for my pineapple on the side).

Serve with some baked sweet potato fries -- we love the Chipotle seasoned ones -- and you've got yourself a healthy fix for your burger and french fry craving!


Nutrition facts (in calories, cause I'm currently counting them)
Burger: about 330 cal. (includes bun and sauce)
Fries: 30 fries for 130 cal. (if you can even eat that many!)
TOTAL MEAL: < 500 cal. very low fat, and a heck of a lot better for you than going to Hardees!