The Railway Children

by Edith Nesbit

            We read in chapter 1 how the children were used to always having everything they needed and then very suddenly things changed. They had to give up most of their belongings and move to a new home. This would be a scary and unsettling event in anyone's life. What a blessing to know that we can be assured that God will always take care of us!  "He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer." Psalm 102:17. We have no reason to worry about changes that may come in our lives because we know that God is always there, that He loves us and cares for us. "Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you."  1 Peter 5:7

How would you like to try some of the pigeon pie mentioned in chapter 1?

Pigeon Pie

Ingredients

4-5 pigeons, drawn
salt and pepper
8oz stewing beef
8oz shortcrust pastry
beaten egg to glaze
2 tsp cornflour
10fl oz stock

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Joint the birds into two breast joints and two leg joints each and stew the rest of the carcass in a little water to make stock for the gravy.
3. Cut the beef into small pieces and line a deep 8in pie dish with these.
4. Lay the pigeon joints on top, cover with water, add salt and pepper, then cover the pie dish with greased paper or aluminum foil. Place in the oven and simmer for 1½ hours.
5. Remove from the oven and raise oven temperature to 400F.
6. Cover the pie with the shortcrust pastry, brush the top with beaten egg, put back into the oven and bake until the pastry is golden brown.
7. Make a gravy by mixing 2tsp cornflour with a little cold water and add to 10fl oz of the warmed stock. Allow to thicken while stirring, season and serve with the pie.

(I found this recipe online and can't remember the link- thank you to who ever wrote it!)

~Doesn't that sound yummy?~

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