Spinnakers---Programs and Pecans

SPINNAKERS MEETING

Friday, September 20, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

We are honored to have a very special guest speaker to begin our new year of learning, fellowship and mission. Dr. Raymond Arvidson, a James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Washington University in Saint Louis has been instrumental in development and implementation of both orbital and landed missions to the planets. He is the Deputy Principal Investigator for the highly successful Mars Rover Missions. Come and join him in “Exploring Ancient Environments on Mars With the Opportunity and Curiosity Rovers”.

St. Mark members, friends and local planetary enthusiasts are welcome to share this interesting guest speaker with Spinnaker members. As always refreshments will be served. Church members can sign up in the Narthex.

Location: St. Mark Presbyterian Church

Fellowship Hall

601 Claymont Drive

Ballwin, MO 63011

And we should find out more about the pecan sales which would taste really good in this recipe:

Butter Pecan Bread

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
Preparation:

Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices; blend in brown sugar.
Combine egg, buttermilk, and butter; add to flour mixture, stirring to blend well. Stir in chopped nuts. Turn batter into a greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.